Best Amateur Theater Ventura Near Me

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Quality live theatre at the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Scroll down for more details.

The Elite Theatre Company (ETC) has been entertaining, educating and enriching its audience since 1994. After 19 seasons at the Petit Playhouse in Oxnard's Historic Heritage Square, ETC moved to present, larger venue at Channel Islands Harbor Fisherman's Wharf at the site of the old Maritime Museum, a facility that will elevate ETC's ability to produce the highest quality theater in Ventura County on its Main and South stages.

ETC brings together the local talents of amateurs and professionals who share a passion for theater and who generously volunteer their time on the stage and behind the scenes. This collaboration creates a variety of quality live theatrical productions showcased in our unique setting.

THE ELITE THEATRE COMPANY IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY

4worldlovers: "In accordance with recommendations by Ventura County Health and Human Services, until further notice, the wearing of masks while inside the Santa Paula Theater Center is optional. It is still highly recommended that all community members wear masks indoors because there is strong evidence that masks, especially high-quality masks, protect both the wearer and those around them. Thank you for helping to ensure the safety of everyone while at the Santa Paula Theater Center!"

The Santa Paula Theater Center has been providing a first class local theater experience to Ventura County since 1985.

The theater center was formed in 1985 by veteran stage, film and TV actors Bill Lucking, and the late Dana Elcar, who were both then Santa Paula residents. The young theater group first provided productions and classes in the basement of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Paula, moving to its present location in 1987.

​Each season we produce five plays on our Main Stage to both engage and entertain our audiences. Our theater’s artistic team selects from a wide variety of plays, ranging from new works just released for production by small theaters, to period dramas, old favorite comedies, and mysteries of all kinds. Satisfying the theatrical desires of different generations of theatergoers is a happy challenge.

An in-house company produces plays on our Backstage providing a venue for a wide range of alternative theater heightened by the more intimate setting. We showcase original one-acts each year, producing works by Ventura County playwrights, as well as lesser known or edgier works. The space allows emerging actors, directors, and costume designers to hone their crafts.

We host acting classes for youth and adults as a way of involving the community and encouraging new talent. For anyone interested in the technical aspects of lighting, sound, set design and construction, our experienced volunteers are happy to train and add new members to the family.

Experience the ultimate evening of entertainment at Santa Paula Theater Center. We're located in Santa Paula, California.