LIVING THEATER
Academy of Dramatic Art
Nurturing the whole child through performance arts
– Richa Badami
Ojai’s premier dramatic academy—where classical technique meets holistic growth to cultivate confident, creative, and emotionally intelligent youth.
The Company
An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen is a powerful exploration of truth, integrity, and the complex dynamics between individual and societal interests. Written in 1888, this play remains strikingly relevant today, tackling themes of corruption, public responsibility, and the consequences of speaking out.
Performances:
Nov 20, 21, 22 - 2025
The Company is invite-only, dedicated to fostering a community of dedicated, aspirational youth committed to their artistic growth. We provide a space for those not only seeking to develop themselves in the performing arts but also to grow as individuals—developing confidence, creativity, and emotional intelligence through the transformative power of theater.
REHEARSALS begin Sep 15th , 2025
Mondays: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 4:30 - 7:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00-2:00pm
Ages: 13+
Class Length: 1.5 hours- 12 weeks (9/15/25–12/17/25)
Focus: Advanced training and ensemble-driven creation with performance at the end.
Curriculum Highlights:
In-depth acting technique and character development
Advanced breath work and meditation practices
Collaborative writing and devised theater
Serious ensemble building
Scene study
Ages: 9–12
Class Length: 1.5 hours - 12 weeks (9/15/25–12/17/25)
Focus: Light-hearted, foundational training in the dramatic arts with performance at the end.
Curriculum Highlights:
Acting technique through play and imagination
Introduction to breath work and movement
Creative storytelling and beginner improvisation
Joyful foundation-building in a supportive environment
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“There is no relationship to anything if there is not the right feeling for beauty, a response to nature, to music and art, a highly developed aesthetic sense.”
– J. Krishnamurti
“You must be able to look into the soul of your character and find the truth that makes them live.”
— Stanislavski
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