Tenth Avenue Arts Center

It’s an independent theater and arts centre. So, it’s weird.
There are a ton of floors and depending on who’s there, you MAY have access to the elevator.
I’m not going to lie: the production we saw was delightful. And the rooftop beer garden was cute.
So if you get a chance to see a show here, park at the $ 5 lot across the street and walk around. There’s a lot too see and do very close by.
San Diego!

This place isn’t too shabby for an older building in the less bustling outskirts of the Gaslamp area. It’s a multiple floor venue that can host several different types of events and has a very comfortable rooftop lounge area to boot.
You’ll find mostly performance arts here since there is an open stage and adequate seating but there are multiple floors and rooms (and stairs) that can accommodate various events and art. The rooftop is surprisingly nice with various seating and lounge furniture and can provide for some great social events as well.
I found myself here for a show by my friend’s band and overall the venue worked very well for it. The floor was large enough to accommodate a small crowd and then there was plenty of seating for those who didn’t want to stand the entire show. The rooftop made for a great place to sell merchandise and hang out until the performances started.
This place is a pretty solid venue for amateur performing artists and musicians alike.

Had an amazing evening during the Fringe Festival here! I have walked by this building many times, but never had a reason to go in. It’s very old inside, but in that charming kind of way. There seems to be multiple venues of varying size inside the building. The only downside while we were here is that the elevator was broken, and the performance we were going to was on the top (4^th or 5^th?) floor. The staircases seemed endless. There was a really neat rooftop stage, where I imagine they hold some pretty neat performances.
The stage that we went to had about 50 chairs inside, with the stage set up front. The sound and lighting was good, and the performance was amazing (Around the World in 80 Years).
Overall, this seems like an awesome venue. I look forward to seeing more performances here!

One of the great things about volunteering in diverse scenes is that you get to know so much about the history and stories surrounding you. Things that will pass by your eyes unnoticed acquire a new dimension. That is what happened to me with the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. I came last Sunday to volunteer as part of the volunteers pool of the San Diego International Fringe Festival. I have passed by that façade many times, wondering what they do inside, as it looked too small of a venue to hold theater productions. However, in many occasions I also saw advertisements of some plays.
This time I could enjoy smelling the musky aromas of a really old San Diego East Village building! And beautiful rooftop with views! I was acting as usher for the ‘cabaret’ area of the builiding, which is located on the 3^rd floor. To access each floor you have to use stairs, this is not a place disable-​friendly as there is no elevator or adapted bathrooms. Is a good place for the purpose of indie shows (nor many seats per floor, maybe 40 to 50).
I liked it a lot, especially the rooftop that is available for hire if you need to throw a party or have some sort of event. There is a small not formal bar also. That area is quiet charming, with so many plants that contrast against the concrete buildings that are popping up like mushrooms after the rain.

A friend attended the Milochovee WI play, and reports she has some kind of bug bites on her bare legs, hands and feet. She had dinner at a well known place before, and did not have the bites before the play.
I personally am attending the performance tonight, and will update according.
Update: I did not experience any kind of insect activity, and I’m not sure if eperhaps someone near her had a localized issue.
You don’t want to miss the current production!!!
5 S T A R S

My husband and I watched a play here. Its a very cute theater and its close to food and drink so you can imbibe either before or after the show.
The actors were fantastic although the subject matter made me cry.
They have two stages– one holds about 100 people and the other holds about 40.
I liked this venue.

Converted church building into a quaint theatre. Currently showing Pulitzer prize winning ‘the Gin Game’.

Today, I saw «The Amish Project.» It’s a one woman play inspired by the 2006 Amish schoolhouse shooting. It’s a great emotional play, and the actress, Iliana Carter is amazing and portrays seven different characters. It’s emotional & powerful. Must see! Showing until October 20^th.

I came here for the production of the Maids. The venue is very very intimate. The whole seating has maybe 5 rows with 7 seats across. That being said, the lobby is filled with artwork. It was beautiful to look at.
If you are coming for an event here, come early — the parking in downtown is horrible. Allow yourself sometime to find parking.
P. S. the venue has no elevator.

I’m here every few months for circle circle dot dot and their productions. It’s a cute small downstairs theater that gives an awesomely intimate setting. But it doesn’t stop there… the roof when there are events up there is BEAUTIFUL with amazing views of all of downtown! There are also smaller theaters/​rooms upstairs. Seems like they can accommodate any smaller function out there :)

The address is not clearly marked on the building. I passed the Theatre a few times in my car. I found the theater after I parked my car and walked on 10^th Avenue. The Theater door was locked when I arrived. I felt a little uneasy standing outside by myself. Once inside, the Theatre is nice. Sufficient restrooms on all floors so I did not have to wait in line. Seating was open seating. All seats had a good view to the stage. When I received tickets to the play, I was warned to bring a jacket because the theater gets cold. Glad I brought my jacket.

Came here to see «Dr. Horrible’s Sing-​Along Blog, Live!». Great show, strange little place… the theatre was tiny (itsy-​bitsy), which was good to be so close to the action, but a bit cramped on the somewhat rickety bleachers… seating is not assigned, and the place is so small couples got split up to fend for themselves to find a seat. Get there early to stand in line outside to guarantee seats together. Although, tickets said seating started at 7:30, and I don’t think we were inside until 7:50. (lots of time standing on the sidewalk).

Came here to watch a play. Very small and cozy. For me, I had a bit of a hard time hearing some of the actors since there isn’t much amp in the place. You are relying on the actors to project their voices since they are not using mics.
The chairs in the theater were not comfortable to sit in for very long. The intermission took place after about an hour and a half into the play, and my back was killing me.
I fully support local theaters/​actors, and I’m glad I was able to get the opportunity to venture out and check out this theater/​show!
Street parking avail. Hodad’s next door and El Dorado within 1 block.

10^th Avenue Theatre is amazing all around! I produce a monthly show called «Monday Afternoon» which is a play that incorporates Stand Up Comedy. Dealing with the theatre owner was a breeze and we did not have any problems with producing our show.
The theatre also has a roof top in which parties are hosted pre and post shows. It is such a beautiful venue, you should definitely check it out!

This is a great downtown venue that has beautiful and Lo-​o-​o-​ong black box theater that seats a couple of hundred people, and a rooftop suitable for receptions or after-​the-​show events with two fireplaces and a stunning nighttime experience of the city after dark. It is a great place to risk seeing something unfamiliar, because the companies that rent it are usually superior, including of course Mo’o’lelo, which is resident there, and the ComicCon events surrounding Brian Bielawski and Walter Meyer’s brilliant one-​man-​show GAM3RS, a delightful comedy that also says a lot about how we contort ourselves to maintain private lives that are sometimes at odds with our lives at the office!
Big plans are afoot for a 10^th Anniversary Observance of the Events of ⁹⁄₁₁ on the 11^th of Spetember, 2012. Keep your eye peeled for news of that!

Cool little theater to see some really interesting, original works that leave you thinking and wanting more. Also, recently starting to combine curated art showings with the theater showings so it’s more of an arts center than simply a theater. Lots of talented folks making this funky place a really wonderful place to spend an evening out.

The 10^th Avenue Theatre is a great place to see a play. There’s not a bad seat in the house. HOWEVER, their phone number is NOT the one listed above. That happens to be mine, and I can’t handle too many more calls asking for info. Please call 619−920−8503 instead.

A good choice for theater projects. Easy parking, easy access off of the 163 and a clean, comfy environment.
An acoustically challenged blackbox space (too many curtains) that works best as a proscenium space despite modular seating that suggests thrust or theater in the round.

there is nothing spectacular or grand about the place and it reminds me of my high school theatre. it’s an intimate space and comfortable yet sparse. it works for me.
parking across the street is $ 10 in the pre-​pay lot. the parking fee is on the honor system. don’t mind the dude with the rasta hat rolling the giant joint in his car.

«Something something the pearl I’ve been searching for, the pearl I’ve been searching for…»
Theater’s not really my thing, but I had a great experience here. Sure the show had a decent meta-​commentary on art imitating life imitating art, and ok the characters were believable and engaging, but there’s also tasteful nudity. There are boobs on stage. There’s also a… uh…wiener, if you’re into that.
Beyond that, there are talented local actors doing their thing in a venue surrounded by places to grab an adult beverage and suss out opinions. This is something we can all groove to and rally behind.