THE ELITE THEATRE COMPANY
Quality live theatre at the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Scroll down for more details.
WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT
Founded in 1994 in Oxnard, The Elite Theatre Company has been a cornerstone of Ventura County's cultural and artistic life for over 30 years. We have fostered community through high-quality theatrical productions, transformative educational programs, and support for local theatre-makers. For 19 years, we called the Petit House in Oxnard's Historic Heritage Square home. In 2014, we found a new home in the former Maritime Museum at Channel Islands Fisherman's Wharf. What was a vacant building was transformed through tireless dedication by volunteers into a vibrant, welcoming theatre. Today, it stands as a beloved community space where storytelling, diversity, creativity, education, and artistic expression thrive.
Community theatre plays a vital role in enriching lives and creating support systems. For three decades, The Elite Theatre Company has witnessed firsthand the power of community theatre to transform individuals and strengthen communities, not only in Oxnard and Ventura County, but throughout Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and beyond. We have touched countless lives: audiences, actors, directors, stage managers, designers, technicians, poets, playwrights, students, educators, tourists, and patrons.
TODAY, OUR FUTURE IS AT RISK.
With the County Board of Supervisors' approval of the Karls LLC redevelopment plan for the Wharf, and the recent approval by the California Coastal Commission to begin construction, we will be forced to vacate our home this summer, with no new location secured. Throughout the two-year approval process and community outreach meetings with Karls, City, and Harbor officials, we were informed of the redevelopment plans and reassured that efforts would be made to help us find a new venue.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
If The Elite Theatre Company has ever moved you, inspired you, taught you, or brought you joy, please stand with us now! Raise your voice and express your concern about Oxnard losing The Elite Theatre Company, placing its future and its essential contributions to our community at serious risk.
CONTACT: Oxnard City Council Members and Ventura County Supervisor (5th District):
Mayor: Luis A. Mc Arthur — luis.mcarthur@oxnard.org
Bert E. Perello — bert.perello@oxnard.org
Gabe Teran — gabe.teran@oxnard.org
Aaron Starr — aaron.starr@oxnard.org
Gabriela Rodríguez — gabriela.rodriguez@oxnard.org
Gabriela Basua — gabriela.basua@oxnard.org Michaela Perez — michaela.perez@oxnard.org
Vianey Lopez — https://supervisorlopez.venturacounty.gov/connect-with-me/contact-me/
SHARE:
Spread the word that we are at risk and post how The Elite Theatre Company has enriched your life on our Facebook page, and support our final two productions.
THINK:
We urgently need a new home. If you know of any available theater or performance space we could feasibly rent, please contact us.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ABOUT US
DISCOVER LIVE THEATRE!
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 theatre in Ventura County on its Main and South stages.
ABOUT US
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
ETC brings together the local talents of amateurs and professionals who share a passion for theatre 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.
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THE ELITE THEATRE COMPANY IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY
The Elite Theatre is proud to give playwrights this unique opportunity to have their unpublished plays produced on our South stage. The Elite also hosts free staged readings, where local playwrights preview their works for audiences who provide invaluable feedback.
The Elite Theatre Company is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization as well as a proud member of the Four Star Theatre Awards Committee and the alliance of Ventura County Theatres.