The Los Angeles Theatre Center — Attraction in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Theatre Center is the location where New City Church holds their Sunday morning church services. My first impression upon entering the theatre was that I was not impressed about the lobby. I was expecting a church so all I saw was a church setting; meaning the decor was similar to several church lobbies I entered during my lifetime. The ticket booth which was behind closed curtains reminded me that this was a theatre. As a SMALL church in downtown L.A., the art deco somewhat old decor just reminded me of a very local, grass roots type of church. But as a theatre, I felt the place then catered to people who paid to be entertained by off the beaten path, local artists.

Service was held downstairs. The carpet was old throughout. The sound system was set up in chairs sectioned off in the back. I was looking at the wooden cross on stage which made me think of a prop just pulled out from behind the curtains. The musical artists leading the songs during that part of worship looked like they were playing their own instruments. Visual affects were displayed on the concrete wall which made up the stage. The chairs were on tiers. Again, the carpet looked old and worn. Even getting up on stage was accessed by stairs that looked like one chunk of wood shaped to stairs and that huge piece of wood was movable allowing access to the stage suitable to meet the needs of the people having to climb up on the stage. I enjoyed the service so I returned on several occasions then I stopped due to work. But work changed again so I have recently returned to New City Church services and found them in another part of the building. Instead of going downstairs to church, we now enter services on the same level as the lobby. This theatre has a balcony for the audience where the downstairs theatre did not have a balcony section. Again, the carpet is old, the sound crew sets up in closed off chairs and the visual aspects are still viewed on the concrete wall.

I was unaware a theatre can have so many mini theatres in one building. So I am disappointed in that aspect. I just did not feel I was in a place where I would come to enjoy a play. I think of theatres as places where you dress up for a special occasion especially if I am going downtown. But L.A. downtown is not like Chicago's downtown.

Amyway, I am certain this theatre caters to a different clientele that I am just not familiar. A more budget conscious audience seeing their favorite local talents performing at this location is what I envision happens here. I am not certain so call the facility for further information. BTW, parking is validated and you can park across the street. I live 5 minutes away so I walk. Spring Street is accessible by public transportation city...

First time attending this venue to watch the performance of The Traveler. Was already running late and had a problem getting a ticket at the box office. Luckily Carlos Sanchez was there to help and provided excellent service so I can be seated before it began. He made sure I would still be able to get in and accommodated me very polite and professionally. I gave him a big thank you and he mentioned it was his first day on the job (salute to whoever hired him) 😊

Once I got my ticket, other staff members of the theater were there to usher in the audience. They were all very nice, and helped me accordingly. Inside the space was perfect (I’d say could probably seat 200-250 people). Not too big just intimate enough for the audience. The set up was great, lighting and sound were spot on and I definitely enjoyed the show. 11/10 would come back and watch...

If you're in the Los Angeles area, make a night to see a play at the Latino Theater Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, and specifically see "American Mariachi". It's an entertaining musical play that is both comedy and drama, which confronts real-life issues that are common to many families. You will laugh, cry, and sing along, while witnessing the struggles of young women learning to believe in themselves and navigating the challenges of gender equality. All while being entertained by a live Mariachi band and learning about its...