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A nationally acclaimed #newplay program committed to developing compelling new works for American #theatre.
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As so many colleagues are doing, today we are celebrating the life of Chris Breyer who touched so many artists’ lives in the most extraordinary way. The collaboration he had with Robert, Sasha, Kim, Tiffany and so many other staff at Ojai Playwrights Conference over the years was nothing less than field-changing in its support of playwrights and new theater writing.
When I joined-up at OPC four years ago, I had the great privilege of working with Chris and he became the creative force who helped me metabolize the incredible history and work of OPC towards its next chapter. His profound knowledge of theatrical history, the range of writers (and writing) he’d supported over time at CTG, OPC and more was extraordinary. I don’t think I’d met someone up to that point who cared more about bringing a play to its most excellent form (on the writer’s own terms) than Chris. It was inspiring to work with him every day, and there are many where we’ll be in a meeting and still say :”Chris would’ve reminded/challenged/provoked us to think about this other perspective as well.”
His critical genius never came at the cost of kindness to others - his thoughtfulness was felt in every room he was in, and artists craved to be in his care. Chris’ impact on hundreds of playwrights and thousands of plays will be felt for so many years to come.
07 Nov 2026
OPC Playwrights Night Out in LA!
OPC alum met up in LA - together with members of Rogue Machine’s playwrights group, The Engine Room - to see and celebrate Samuel D. Hunter’s OPC-developed play, A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD (OPC 2020) at Rogue Machine Theatre!
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09 Oct 2026
Congratulations Kimberly Belflower! JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
(developed at OPC, 2019) is this year’s most-produced play!
Read the @americantheatremag article at: bit.ly/ATM-most-produced
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17 Sep 2026
As part of our commitment to making OPC’s new play development programs more accessible, we are thrilled to share that we will again have an open application process for our 2027 Summer Conference & New Works Festival.
It's almost time! The application window will be open from September 11 - 18, 2026.
For submission guidelines and instructions, visit ojaiplays.org/play-submissions
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09 Sep 2026
Congratulations OPC Playwright Harrison David Rivers on receiving the 2026 Dr. Kerry English Artist Award!
This annual award is given to one Conference playwright, committed to giving voice to diverse and underserved communities, bringing awareness and activism to the social, cultural, and political issues of the day, and promoting humanitarian values.
Established by OPC board member Olga Garay-English in honor of her late husband, former OPC board member and theater enthusiast Dr. Kerry English, the award provides financial support for the playwright and their OPC new play development experience.
Learn more at ojaiplays.org/dr-kerry-english
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28 Aug 2026
Thank you for supporting Education & Mentorship at OPC—together we raised $30,000 for the future generation of artists!
Thanks to generous matching donors, who matched every donation up to $15,000 during the Festival—and your tremendous support... we met our goal!
Your support directly funds hands-on education and mentorship through our Youth Workshop and Internship programs. You help us keep these vital programs thriving today, tomorrow, and for years to come. We are so grateful!
Missed your chance to donate? It's not too late - support OPC today at ojaiplays.org/support-opc
photo credit: Rob Hoffman Photography
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25 Aug 2026
THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE AND
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL!
A huge thanks to our phenomenal writers, directors, dramaturgs, festival producers and associate festival producers, housing hosts, meal hosts, community partners, staff, interns, youth workshop participants, volunteers, and of course YOU—our incredible audience and supporters—for making the 2026 OPC Playwrights Conference and New Works Festival truly magical.
This couldn't have happened without the support, time, resources, and care of so many people in our amazing community. From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU.
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20 Aug 2026
DAY 4 of OPC’s New Works Festival… We closed out the Festival with two powerful plays: THE LOYAL OPPOSITION by Keith Bunin and THE COLLECTIVISTS by Jaclyn Backhaus. Then we said farewell for now, with full hearts and so much appreciation. Thank you for a Festival to remember!
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03 Aug 2026
Day 3 of the New Works Festival was incredible! What a day with EXCEPT THAT IT IS GOD by Harrison David Rivers and CLOSING COSTS by Grace McLeod. And a powerful conversation with all of the 2026 OPC Playwrights...
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03 Aug 2026
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03 Aug 2026
THE COLLECTIVISTS by Jaclyn Backhaus
Sun, August 2, 3pm at @thethacherschool
Get Pay What You Can Tickets & Festival Passes - link in bio
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Director: Andrew Scoville
Dramaturg: Annie Jin Wang
Stage Manager: Lydia Runge
Casting Director: Nicole Arbusto
Intern: Clio Calvin
CAST
Shell: Elizabeth Alderfer
James: James Morrison
John: Zach Villa
Cathleen: Jacqueline Wright
Margot: KT Vogt
Maggie: Kimberly Scott
Stage Directions: Clio Calvin
About the Play:
A young woman cares for her elderly father who has dementia, an intentional live-work farm prepares for their annual harvest festival, a stranger shows up. Who will mind the sheep? What time does the lunch bell ring? And what about that lost vision of utopia? A moving new play exploring caregiving and community.
02 Aug 2026
We sat down with 2026 OPC Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus to talk about theatre-making at OPC. The reading of her new play THE COLLECTIVISTS will be held Today, August 2 at 3:00pm at @thethacherschool in Ojai as part of OPC’s New Works Festival. Tickets available at the link in our bio!
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02 Aug 2026
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