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Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park
419 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
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De
Review №1

This is a small theater with a cute energetic vibe to it. The actors were phenomenal, and their ability to adapt to situations given makes these plays an experience worth having. The homemade cookies were just the icing on the cake. With the exciting line up of future productions, I be back to see what more this quaint theater company has to offer.

Ja
Review №2

Really cute theater thats a small stage for fun shows. Staff is really friendly and there is good local flavor to the theater. Attended a fringe show there and it was sold out full. Easy side street parking. Definitely enticing to get to the fringe opening and then decide to go back and see a great local show.

Ta
Review №3

Small, quaint, adorable little black box theater. I love the idea of having the audience mingle with the cast over cheese, crackers, and wine after the show (Capri Suns for the kiddos). Bravo!

Je
Review №4

We went to see Junie B. Jones. We thoroughly enjoyed it! The theater is quaint and adorable, and it has an everybody-knows-your-name kind of feel.

No
Review №5

Amazing venue!

Me
Review №6

This is a cool, small local theatre in Winter Park. Ive attended a few productions here. The theatre has just over 30 seats so its intimate and you get a good view no matter where you sit. While the stage area is not very big or complex, the performers do a great job of making use of the space and making it an immersive experience. Ive seen some of the same performers in different shows and they are very talented. They do shows with acting, singing, and dancing and have a diverse cast of all ages. The theatre is family owned. Ive personally met Wade, one of the owners, and he is always friendly. You can feel the passion the owners have for the theatre and the productions they do there.If you havent checked this place out, Id recommend looking at their show list and visiting!

Ji
Review №7

Great place to see creative approaches to new and classic theatrical works at a reasonable ticket price. Family owned and operated, walking in you will be treated like family. Love it here!

Da
Review №8

The Breakthrough almost always has something happening, and their shows range from cabaret style to revues to full-length musicals and plays. Seating is General Admission and limited so get there 30 minutes ahead of time when the doors open to get the seats you want. Ticket prices are affordable. Parking is available at Kekes restaurant just up the street if the small parking lot is full. Shows almost always feature quality performers and good performances.

Je
Review №9

Love this place! Small, intimate theatre experience run by amazing people! The talent at this theatre is outstanding and everyone is so friendly! Make sure to have some of Mrs. Annie’s excellent cookies!

TH
Review №10

Clean quick to access but empty it should be a good thing but I hope this place stays up and running

Ki
Review №11

The cutest theater with very talented performers! Family run operation and they are all so sweet and friendly. I feel like Im part of the family and I dont perform!

Mi
Review №12

I grew up with the Hair family. Decent beautiful people that run an AWESOME theatre. Professional and talented with outstanding shows! Love them and Breakthrough!!!

CM
Review №13

Small venue, good for select shows. 1 bathroom for the place, older building. Parking wasnt an issue, venue is used for Fringe as well.

Ze
Review №14

I love how intimate the setting is. The only bad thing is theres no parking but other than that a great venue by all the bars

Ch
Review №15

The size of the theater is small, but the level of talent this theater produces is big. Not to mention the staff is made up of wonderful people. Its a family run and operated theater where all the patrons and performers truly are part of the family!

Vi
Review №16

Had a great experince visiting this theater for a first time! Thanks

co
Review №17

Anyone who loves the art of theater as much as they do deserve 1000x stars and more, I had the greatest opportunity to go for a casting call and they were very welcoming, they make you feel like home, I Im very thankful with breakthrough theater for opening their home and allow actors, directors and crew to have an space to live and learn. (My grammar sucks #sorrynotsorry)

Ro
Review №18

Great Venue. The entire cast of Murder in the First was excellent. Congratulations to Shay Bradford starring as Henry Davidson.

Da
Review №19

This little theater packs an amazing punch in both talent and professionalism! My family cant express our appreciation for how much this theater has given to us!

Be
Review №20

Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park consistently puts together season after season of dynamic and diverse shows that appeal to all audiences. Their may not be a more inclusive community of performers, and patrons in the city.The theater is an intimate black box theater, that creates an immersive show experience, with no bad seat in the house. Wade Hair, owner and founder of BTWP, genuinely invests his all in everything that goes on the stage, and does his best job supporting and marketing visiting shows.Additionally, the BTWP has annual summer camps for kids of all ages who are interested in being a part of the show. These camps are affordable, and many students are sponsored and receive scholarships to go for free. Wades passion for theater, teaching, and investing in these kids shows through the weekly performances, AND his continued work in providing scholarships for who are not financially able to afford the camp.Finally, it is very clear from an outside perspective (I have never stepped foot on the BTWP stage) that once you join the BTWP family, youre apart of something special. So if youre looking for a place for a night of entertainment, a community to join, or somewhere for your kids to spend a few weeks this summer, I highly recommend BTWP.

Le
Review №21

I attended the Friday night performance of RENT along with 6 others. We got there minutes before the show time, so we were not able to sit next to each other (dont underestimate how small 40 seats is) so be early if youd prefer not to be separated. I didnt mind because I was enamored with the performance the moment it began. A smaller theater also makes the show immersive and you dont have to worry about any microphones distorting the singers voices.I am partial to RENT, but there were songs I had never even heard (adapted for the play version) and it was phenomenal from start to finish. The coordinators, cast, and crew have a passion for theater/art, and are good people dedicated to entertainment and quality output. I was impressed and surprised by the amount of talent and truly appreciated the almost uncanny casting. The performers were so perfectly suit for their roles which is a testament to the casting director or their ability to act. The play was consistent to the story line and I appreciated the attention to detail in all aspects, including the excellent use of staging. What a great experience and nominal price for the show.

Ch
Review №22

Family run theater with stellar performances

Ch
Review №23

The theater is always neat and the productions are cast well. I would recommend Breakthrough any day of the week!

Ta
Review №24

A PHENOMENAL theater delivering Broadway quality talent!

J
Review №25

Intimate, warm, enthusiastic actors and management! I felt like family walking through the door.

Je
Review №26

The performance of Shrek the Musical on 9/15 was absolutely awesome. It was the first musical I took my daughter to see and she loved it. It was literally like watching the Netflix’s showing of the broadway performance. My daughter knew almost all the lyrics to the song. Excellent performers, special shout out to all the performers but special shout out to the ones who played the role of Shrek, Fiona Donkey and Pinocchio. But Lord Farquaad absolutely took the trophy for performer of the night.

Vi
Review №27

Great little theatre! Wonderful shows and the staff are very welcoming. Feels like a family and everyone is welcome!

Fe
Review №28

Great show on a Friday Night! Actors go all in, and the cookies are to do for!

Ty
Review №29

Cute little theater venue for the orlando fringe saw blonde in a packed house! If your at orlando fringe its definitely worth going to a show there

Ji
Review №30

Went to the Frank Sinatra show. One word ‘Awesome’. Hope you will have a ‘Beatles’ night in the same type of format

Tr
Review №31

Was there for Fringe Fest. Loved the production!

Se
Review №32

Job well done

Da
Review №33

This is an amazing theatre! Very intimate, family owned in the heart of beautiful downtown Winter Park. I absolutely love it! Excellent date night or depending on the show, Girls night out!!!

ar
Review №34

My kids went to summer camp and they had an awesome time. Owners and teachers are excellent.

Ch
Review №35

All of the performances Ive seen so far are fantastic-- check it out!

Ca
Review №36

A great place for theatre

Ke
Review №37

Great shows by talented folks.

Pa
Review №38

Great little venue

Je
Review №39

So much talent

St
Review №40

Had a great time.

Lu
Review №41

Loved the Graduate.

Da
Review №42

Small intimate theater

Tr
Review №43

Ok

Ge
Review №44

Amazing place!

Ow
Review №45

Lol someone died

Lo
Review №46

Excellent!!

Ra
Review №47

Great venue!

la
Review №48

Great shows and cookies!!

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  • Address:419 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
  • Site:http://breakthroughtheatre.com/
  • Phone:+1 407-920-4034
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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