Ojai Playhouse Reopens After Ten Years

The Ojai Playhouse reopened on November 22 after shutting down 10 years ago. Historically, it is one of California’s oldest single-screen theaters, hosting 200 seats in 5,500 square feet. Located on the main drag in Ojai, this 1914 building has been renovated and updated. The renovations and design are by Architect Bob Kupiec of Kupiec Architects – who just incidentally contributed to the Montecito Debris Flow rebuild, glowingly expanded the SB Museum of Art, and gave us the LEED Gold-certified Hollister Industrial Park. The Ojai Playhouse’s new owner (purchased 2020) is David Berger. The venue updates include a Meyer Sound cinema system, Yamaha Active Field Control Immersive Audio System, Nexo live PA, Dolby Atmos for cinema and listening events and Sony FR7 PTZ cameras for video capturing and live streaming. The theater is equipped with Simplex 35mm reel-to-reel projectors and a Barco 4k laser projector, and includes both professional theatrical lighting and flexible mood lighting. It also has a café, bar, green room, a microcinema, and an outdoor garden. Berger is marketing the Ojai Playhouse for events, private screenings, and of course Hollywood Academy members. The playhouse was designated an Ojai Historic Landmark in 2020.

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