The Ojai Art Center is a community hub for the arts, with a Theater Branch that has yearly theatrical seasons and several one-of-a-kind events, celebrations, readings, and more. Come see a show, lend a hand backstage, or shine on stage in one of our productions!

Our 2026 Theatrical Season:

A Season of stories rooted in the growth, challenges, and journeys life takes us on.

Presented as a Branch of the Ojai Art Center

OACT Show Archive

OACT Slade Library


The Cemetery Club

By Ivan Menchell

Directed by Sindy McKay

Auditions In January!
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The Ojai Art Center:

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Our 2026 Theatrical Season is here!

Read below to learn more!


 

Presenting Our 2026 Theatrical Season

We have finalized our 2026 Theatrical Season! We have a lineup of shows whose stories are rooted in the growth, challenges, and journeys life will take us on. Here’s our lineup for next year:

EDUCATING RITA

by Willy Russell
Directed by Steve Grumette
January 23 – February 15

THE CEMETERY CLUB

by Ivan Menchell
Directed by Sindy McKay
March 27 – April 19

COMPANY

by Stephen Sondheim & George Furth
Directed by David Henderson
June 12 – July 12

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL: JUNIOR

by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Gai Jones
July 31st – August 9

OUR TOWN

by Thornton Wilder
Directed by evan austin
September 25th – October 18th

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL

by Jahanna Beecham & Malcolm Hillgartner
Directed by Hayley Beth Silvers
December 4th – December 20th

 

We will present season ticket sales and the date for our season preview shortly- keep your eyes out for more!


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show dates,
tickets, season tickets, behind-the-curtains photos, theater events, and more
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AUDITION ALERTS:

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We alert these lists before any notices go public, so you can get in the extra prep time.
We have both general and youth-exclusive lists
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Want to work with the theater off stage and beyond? Sign up to volunteer for us!
Know when we need help with shows, events, fundraisers, receptions, and more –
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OJAI ART CENTER MEMBERSHIP:

Get perks across the entirety of the Ojai Art Center!
Get theater and sponsored event discounts, voting rights, and much more –
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DONATIONS:

Embrace the arts and help us continue to provide a haven for creativity, expression, and cultural enrichment.
Make a tax-deductible donation, make a difference in your community –
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as a whole and its many artistic facilities and offerings
for the community, please click the image below:

113 S. Montgomery Street
Ojai, CA 93023
United States