Ojai Playhouse

Ojai Playhouse opened as the Isis Theater in 1914 and was registered as an Ojai, Calif., historic landmark in 2020. After a water main break forced a long closure, it was purchased and rehabbed for some six years before reopening in late 2024. New owner David Berger, envisioning a classic playhouse that can be used for live music and theater or cinema, installed separate state-of-the-art sound systems for each. Award-winning lighting team Ann Kale Associates conceived a modern design featuring geometric cubes illuminated by color changing RGBW Customizable BackLyte fixtures from Acolyte in the theater. Ojai Playhouse opened with a celebration of the Hollywood awards season, screening several best picture contenders. We hope the action (and drama) keeps rolling for years to come!