Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio
OUR MISSION
“Preparing Ojai’s Youth for Life’s Stage”
Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio (OYES) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to challenging, inspiring, educating & entertaining children and families in the Ojai Valley through the experience of quality theatre, dance and music. Through the theatrical process, OYES helps students explore their creative potential and find their authentic voice.
Preparing Ojai’s Youth for LIfe’s Stage
Studies show that an appreciation for the Arts helps strengthen the bonds of Community life.
At OYES, children can grow their love for theater and become fervent audience members for the future.
We strive to impart an organic, deep appreciation for the Arts and community — for young people both on and off the stage.
You can help children grow through the arts by supporting the work of OYES!
Musical TheateR Program
OYES produces after-school theater programs for youth in grades K through 12.
Our program operates similarly to an after-school dance, music, or sports program.
Included in the weekly rehearsals are a range of drama enrichment exercises and games to build performance skills, team-building, as well as rehearsal time to learn music, staging, and choreography for their show.
Each production offers an opportunity to explore a skill for mastery.
All participants registered in the program receive a role in the production.
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PerformanceS TO EMPOWER YOUTH
OYES produces fully realized productions that perform on the OYES main stage.
Preparing to perform for a live audience teaches students many invaluable skills that can last a lifetime; preparation, self-organization, team-building, personal growth, improved memorization, strategizing, goal-setting and commitment.
Children learn the value of working with peers and adults towards a common goal.
We reciprocate the hard work and commitment of our students with fully-realized productions to bring out the best in ourselves and others!
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Busy lives and Family Time
With class rehearsals meeting just once weekly, our program is designed to allow participants time for rehearsals, homework, dance, music, sports and family.
Youth Programs
Musical Theater
Acting & Improv
Young Actors Ensemble (YAE)
Shakespeare
Voice & Dialects
Dance & Movement
On-Camera Acting
Devising Theatre
Private Lessons
COME SEE A QUALITY YOUTH PRODUCTION & SUPPORT KIDS ON STAGE!
Help a Child
OYES is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
You care about the children of the Ojai Valley. And you know that kids deserve the chance to learn and grow through the arts. Your gift can help a child grow through the arts at OYES.
"At OYES, children from all walks of life are brought together."
-Debra Kirkland (Ojai, CA)
Sponsors
Special Thanks to:
Valley Oak Charter School
Ojai Self Storage for ongoing sponsorship and support!