VIP Tickets is located on Ventura Boulevard west of Van Nuys Boulevard. The ticketing agency has been serving customers since 1981 by offering tickets for concerts, sporting events and theatre productions. VIP Tickets is fully-licensed and bonded and is a founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers. Payment is by cash and major credit card and tickets can be purchased on-site or online.
TVI Actors Studio is a resource for actors to accelerate their careers, by learning how to act, meet people and break into Hollywood circles. There is a membership fee for seminars, classes and putting on an evening of scenes. One of the Desparate Housewives started here.
Arclight Cinemas is a high-end movie theater with 15 screens, a gift shop, a cafe and a full bar. Discounts are available for children, members and senior citizens.
Starting operations in the 1950's, this building was built in the 1970's and is one of the smaller theaters with 6 screens. The facility shares a parking lot with a number of outdoor shops, so getting a spot is tough in the late afternoon. Customers can buy their tickets in the pleasant lobby.
The Whitefire Theatre is a medium-sized theater located on Ventura Boulevard off of Sunnyslope Avenue. Its has provided classes, workshops, and entertainment of its own for nearly 30 years. Bryan Rasmussen, who worked on many well known shows, offers classes in acting, comedy, and musical theatre. The theatre serves as a place to enhance abilities, see performances, and to create original material. Rental time is also available to screen movies. It is equipped with 84 seats, three dressing rooms, surround sound, and many other amenities. Visit the website for tickets.
Ultrazone is a place to play laser tag. Those who have been there would say it is the place to play. Laser tag is fun by itself, and Ultrazone offers many private party options as well. It is great for youth groups, birthday parties, and fundraisers. There are many private party packages available. It has a video game area and a variety of soft drinks and snacks to buy. Located off Ventura Boulevard, there are many kid-friendly restaurants, ice cream parlors, and cafés surrounding the area. Call or visit the website to make reservations.
Psychic Eye Book Shops is a metaphysical bookseller and gift shop. Along with a range of merchandise, the store features psychic consultants who offer readings by phone or in person. Psychic Eye Book Shops was founded by Robert Leysen and Mary Kara.
Hollander Talent Group is a talent agency that specializes in representing young performers. It works with film, television, commercials, print media, voice-overs, and legitimate theater companies. Visit the website for more information.
Groove Riders has a plethora of items to sell: concert tickets, Halloween clothes, movies, DVDs, skateboard gear and posters. It also can provide DJ's for a party or any type of celebration.
Record One Studios might look unassuming from its location on Ventura Boulevard and Stern Avenue, but the understated facade actually houses a world-class recording studio. To enter, clients should drive down the alley that runs behind the studio and look for the gate with the call box at the lefthand side. From there, visitors are buzzed in to a first-class audio mixing and recording facility. It's part of the Ocean Way Recording operation. There are two studios here. Studio A is a large film mix room. Studio B is classified as a "medium tracking/overdub" room that can hold groups of up to 25 musicians. Call for details and availability.
Helping creative types in finding artistic employment opportunities, The Stevens Group Talent Agency utilizes its production and casting connections throughout California. Actors and directors, as well as voice-over talent are equally represented.
Open Stage West is a theater that puts on improv and comedy performances, full-length plays, musicals, one-acts and one-night showcases of various short plays. The theater seats forty-six people, has handicapped seating and is air conditioned. Past productions include You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Fabulous Divas of Broadway, Nunsense and Moist!
TicketsGuaranteed.com has a walk-in retail location in Sherman Oaks, in addition to its web store. Customers can browse the board to the left of the customer service counter for updates on the latest offerings. Tickets are available for most all major events, concerts and sporting events. Ticket packages are available here, too. TicketsGuaranteed also buys tickets. There is a seated waiting area.
Rentrak Theatrical is a marketing company for the film industry. The firm’s services include gross receipt calculations, studio-direct revenue sharing, DVD sales tracking and box office coordinating, to name a few.