OUR RESIDENT COMPANY
The Townies are thrilled that Ojai Valley Artists Theater Ensemble (OVATE) is our first ever Resident Company!
Ojai Valley Artists Theater Ensemble (OVATE)
OVATE’s mission is to create multi-generational and multi-cultural contemporary and classical theater arts with socially relevant themes in education and performance.
As a separate non-profit, donations intended to support OVATE programming should be directed to the OVATE website.
OVATE has a dual focus:
1) Education:
To provide professional training in world theater and to develop a broader knowledge base for teen and adult performers.
2) Performance:
To integrate multi-generations in collaborative, diverse and imaginative performances for the community at large in a safe, creative and process-oriented environment, utilizing theater as a tool for transformation.
In addition to traditional work, the company will incorporate original and blended plays in readings, workshops, and productions.
Company members will develop a solid foundation in world classics while working together in a specific and stylized technique that is process focused.
The company is looking to collaborate with Ojai residents, businesses and community groups in creative endeavors.
Aspects of visual and fine arts, music, and dance will be incorporated in the productions to uphold the artistic vision.