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Stage. Screen. Sound...
Thoughtful creation, rooted in purpose
OVATE creates entertaining work that matters.
OVATE (Ojai Valley Artists Theatrical Ensemble) engages and inspires through provocative storytelling. With the recent addition of OVATE Studios, we've enhanced our reach with a commitment to immersive audio/visual experiences that connect audiences to place, people, and purpose.
We believe meaningful creation begins with careful attention to the world around us, from across the globe to the local communities we serve. It's the stories that ask to be told. Guided by intention, intuition and shaped by context, our work favors depth over trends, producing thoughtful, lasting experiences that feel honest, grounded, and deeply authentic.
OVATE (Ojai Valley Artists Theatrical Ensemble) engages and inspires through provocative storytelling. With the recent addition of OVATE Studios, we've enhanced our reach with a commitment to immersive audio/visual experiences that connect audiences to place, people, and purpose.
We believe meaningful creation begins with careful attention to the world around us, from across the globe to the local communities we serve. It's the stories that ask to be told. Guided by intention, intuition and shaped by context, our work favors depth over trends, producing thoughtful, lasting experiences that feel honest, grounded, and deeply authentic.
The Story Starts Here
Imagine. Create. Inspire...
At the table
Artistic Directors and Content CreatorsJolene Rae Harrington (L) and Susan Kelejian (R).Photo by Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein.
Guided by Co-Artistic Directors Susan Kelejian and Jolene Rae Harrington, OVATE is shaped by decades of artistic excellence, educational leadership and a wicked sense of humor. Together, these professionals embody a rare blend of classical theater training, award-winning writing and directing and multidisciplinary storytelling across stage, screen and emerging media. Their work spans international study, acclaimed productions and innovative programs that center young artists, bold ideas, and meaningful connection. Grounded in both artistic rigor and human insight, they share a belief in the transformative and healing power of the arts. At OVATE, Susan and Jolene's collaborative vision continues to shape work that is thoughtful, ethical, and always surprising.
“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” -Joan Didion
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