The Art Centre Theatre — Attraction in Plano

BEWARE OF HIDDEN COSTS ON TOP OF REGISTRATION!!! I registered my three girls for CATS starting this coming Monday (07/02/18) and paid in full. They sent me a long email AFTER I registered with an attached contract. This contract is asking me to sign up for additional fees and charges on added conditions. These conditions include 1) Parents are required to assist with "Set Build" & "Strike Set" or pay $100 for each effort (4 hours) & you can bring Beer. 2) Purchase Unitard and wig ($45) for each kid or wear your own costume. 3) If late picking up kids, pay $1/per minute (same as daycares). 4) Pay $1000.00 per kid, should any kid chooses not to attend one of more performances (total of 4). I spoke with executive director (Jamey Jamison) on the phone. He tried to tell me that I had agreed to all the rules/fees when I registered. Then he proceeded to tell me he believed this camp to be very inexpensive based on the hours referring to it as "Babysitting". I don't need anyone to "Babysit" my girls and do not believe this to be the intent of this form of ART. My girls are musically inclined and love to act. They don't mind performing in all 4 performances, but there is no way I am signing a contract to pay $1000 per child. I don't agree with adults drinking beer while setting up sets around children. My children used to attend PFAMILY and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was worth every penny. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find another place as good as PFAMILY. At this point, I will be disputing the registration fee with my credit card based "Non-Disclosure of...

I acted in one of their shows and I will never support this theatre again. First they make actors sign a contract that if they drop out of the show for any reason the actor pays the theatre $100 ( this is community theatre none of the actors are paid. Hell we were lucky to even get a comp ticket or 2). Also as an actor you had to sell x amount of tickets or you paid for the tickets yourself. Spent my own money to buy toilet paper and concessions and was never going to get refunded. Not to mention they tell EVERYONE that you won't ever get a leading role outside of ACT.

None of the shows rights are paid for. They basically watch YouTube bootleg copies and copy the dialogue by ear. Or do it from movies like "The Shining" without any rights to it.

And the director of the place prioritizes HIS productions before everyone elses. Example I was in a production rehearsal for about a month and rehearsed in a small cramped room with 8 other people. A week before show we had never been on stage but the main directors production which had just been cast that week was rehearsing on stage in our place.

This place is ridiculous. I wouldn't waste your money on their sloppy productions either since they are constantly replacing people who up and leave or get kicked out for asking questions concerning saftey...

The Art Centre Theatre is an amazing treasure in Plano, Texas! I was able to find quite a variety of shows offered there, with shows for little ones, families, and ones with more mature material for adults. They offer workshops, camps, and community theater for all ages. I was very impressed with the lineup of teaching and directing talent that the theater offers, giving much credibility to their programs and offerings. The facility is well cared for, with a large lawn, several rooms for classes and a nice quaint theater. The creativity I have observed in several of the shows I have seen performed there is very impressive. They are able to do a lot with the size of the theater, as it offers a very up close and personal perspective and not a bad seat in the house! I recently saw "The Sound of Music" performed there, and the cast was extensive, very well-prepared, and delightful in their performances. I would highly recommend a visit to the Art Centre Theatre for both performers and performances...it is a jewel, keeping the arts engaged for...