Theatre Banshee

Such an adorable place! Small theatre (seats 60 people), amazing acting, very clean, super kind people, great music, and overall just an amazing place. The owners, Leslie and Sean, are super nice and welcoming. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a fun night out!

First time to this theater. Seats about 60 but I noticed they added some chairs because it was a full house for the concert I attended. It’s quite intimate that you can hear the performers’ deep breaths. Good sound and lighting.
I would’ve thoroughly enjoyed the performance if not for the little kids who kept on kicking the back of my chair and the parents seemingly not paying mind to this. It was better after intermission because they decided not to come back. Parents need to realize that little kids get antsy when you force them to sit still through a concert that is geared more for the adult audience.
That is not the reason for the one less star though as it’s the parents’ fault for not getting a babysitter.
It’s the parking or the lack of it. If you are lucky enough to find street parking then great. I found one about 2 blocks away. It would’ve been ok but I had to make the trip going to the theater and back to my car in stilettos. No I didn’t want to pull a Britney and walk barefoot, thank you very much!

I’ve only seen two shows in this small venue, the last eighteen months, but both were excellent! I am amazed at how they can put on large scale shows in such an intimate space.
And to echo an earlier review. Their brownies are brilliant! A great place for some great theater.

World-​class theater without the commute. Theatre Banshee provides exceptional professional productions in an easily accessible (parking! restaurants!) neighborhood. Not an actor-​showcase venue, Banshee focuses on excellent storytelling in an intimate setting. Great community partners, too — they have been very supportive of neighborhood projects & schools.

Last night I saw my 5^th production now at Theatre Banshee. Another very high caliber production! There’s always a depth of quality to each show: from the directorial choices to the performances. I’m a stickler for sound/​music choices. On this front, Banshee always has great taste and an excellent sound system. You can especially count on a great show if it’s directed by McKerrin Kelly.
Most of the plays are about Irish history/​culture, which is a big plus for me!, however, they occasionally perform works like Macbeth.
In a world of Netflix, iPhones, and cable, it’s so refreshing to see live humans doing live theatre! I wish more people would support it, but I can understand why they don’t when I remember all the bad local theatre I’ve seen in my lifetime.
I’ve been considering getting a subscription for the season, since I know I can rely on the shows to be good.
To this Los Angelino living for 12 years in hard-​core urban density, the scene on that stretch of Magnolia Blvd is kinda cute: lots of cool boutiques and cafes open late, as well as a few food trucks. Kind of charming, but when we stepped out for intermission at 9:30, it was completely dead.

A great theater company that produces great work with a very high production value. Definitely come and check them out.

Saw «War» 11/​12/​10-​Enjoyed the show. Impressed w/​the acting talent. And the yummiest brownies at intermission I’ve ever had! Support this theatre!

My girl and I enjoyed it very much. The doors opened at 7:45 and the singing begain. It’s a nice little theatre and with great brownes. I really enjoyed my night.

I’ve been told it’s hard to find decent theater in Los Angeles. Not so here my friends. I’ve seen Mine Eyes Hath Seen, Eclipsed, Loyal Women and Of Mice and Men – all fantastic! I’ve both experienced and been involved in bad theater in L.A. and am happy to say that I would come and see anything produced by this group, they are that good.
I agree with the earlier post – you want a perfect date night? Dinner and a play here! I’ll be seeing MacBeth on the 11^th – you should come and support local, non-​profit theatre!

This is a great little non-​profit theatre that does really high quality work. While they specialize in playwrights and plays of Ireland, they also go beyond this.
For example, I came to see John Steinbeck’s american classic «Of Mice and Men.» The theatre was small and cozy. It only had about 15 rows so you could easily see the stage from anywhere. The story is of course great, but they had nothing to do with that. However, the acting was amazing and the set really brought you into the experience. By making small changes there were able to simulate both the outdoors and being inside.
Great place either for a date or for a relaxed evening at a small theatre.