VIRTUAL WRITERS ROOM

The Townies’ Virtual Writers Room is a weekly, hour-long virtual workshop for those looking to write, laugh and share their experiences in a community, without a deadline for performance/publication.

Offered at a lesser rate than our 10-Week Workshops and paid monthly ($60/month paid on or before the first class of each month), the flexibility of this workshop will hopefully allow a wider range of folks to participate. Scholarships are available!

OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE
TACO TUESDAY WRITE NIGHTS 2025

March 11 | April 15 | May 20 | June 17
5:30 - 9 PM
226 W. Ojai Avenue #102

The workshop is called "Taco Tuesday Write Night" and it’s exactly what it sounds like — we’re inviting high school students to come eat tacos and write with us. It's a monthly hangout for high school students in Ojai that includes freewriting and Q+A’s with professional artists. It’s Pay What You Can and students are invited to join for just one evening or come to all four evenings if they’d like (there are only 10 spots for each date and on a first-come-first-serve basis, so students are encouraged to RSVP).

The workshop is specifically designed to be inclusive and supportive of all experience levels so all are welcome. Interest in playwriting specifically is not a requirement and students who might be more inclined toward either writing OR performing are invited to come try it out.

The writing portion of the evening will focus on responding to creative writing prompts and reading material aloud to each other (which is always optional) and a super supportive feedback loop where students can gain confidence in their own voice and learn how to support others. The artist Q&A is gently guided by workshop staff (myself and Kim Maxwell) so students can ask their own questions or just listen if they’d prefer (guest artists will be confirmed shortly).

For more information and to RSVP, email Kim Maxwell at kim@ojaiplays.org.

OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE
YOUTH WORKSHOP

July 21st - August 3rd, 2025

OPC’s Youth Workshop leads high school students (from incoming freshman to recently graduated seniors) through a process of writing, developing, and presenting their own dramatic works under the tutelage of veteran writing and acting coach Kim Maxwell and writer, director, performer Lily Brown.

Participants are also mentored by OPC playwrights, actors, directors, and dramaturges who guide the students through writing and acting exercises, lead inspiring Q&As, and offer dramaturgical/editorial support on their work. This process culminates when the young writer-performers take the stage with their raw and uncensored material during a special performance event.

Each Youth Workshop participant also receives a highly coveted OPC Company Pass, allowing them to attend all OPC New Works Festival readings and special events!

For additional information please contact Kim Maxwell at kim@ojaiplays.org.

APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
Tuition: $1,000 | Scholarships are available