Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio
After Home-School
Drama & Performing Arts Outreach Program
For Valley Oak CHARTER Students
OYES’ after home-school programs provide arts enrichment classes made available exclusively to Valley Oak Charter School families. Through special arrangement with VOC, all tuition, class, and materials fees are waived. Classes are conveniently located on the Valley Oak Charter Campus. Students perform a showcase of work on the OYES main stage!
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See what children learned!
2023-2024 School Year
Get started
Please follow the directions provided by Valley Oak Charter School for participation. Once you have received your “discount” code and link to register, you can join the class!
INFORMATION
Deadline to register is Thursday, August 28
Classes coincide with VOC Calendar
Please refer to the VOC Calendar for Breaks and Holidays
Registration with OYES is required to participate (based on availability)
Stage Explorers!
A Childrens’ Theater Adventure
GRADE 1-3
Tuesdays
1:00pm-2:00pm (60 min)
Welcome to a fun and safe class designed to introduce young students to the wonderful world of theater! In this class, children will explore the basics of performance and storytelling through acting, music, and dance. Memorization will be part of the process as students prepare for a showcase featuring songs, dances, and scripted acting.
The class will culminate in a short showcase for friends and family at the end of the semester. Depending on class size and participation, children will work on a selection of mini one-act plays. The choice of material may be adjusted based on the number of students and their age ranges. All materials are licensed through MTI International.
One of our selections for this class will be “Ant and Grasshopper” (Comedy). Based on Aesop’s classic tale, this play follows the hardworking Ant and the fun-loving Grasshopper as they learn that life is better when discipline and creativity are balanced, and that everything is better when shared with a friend!
Skills: Actor's Toolkit, Vocal Production, Dramatic Play, Memorization, Repetition
Note: The selection of material may change based on student participation and age ranges.
Instructed and Directed by: Daena Santoyo (Director) Angelica Smith (Music and Educator), Chiya Newman (Educator), Emma-Rose Allen (Movement Dir. Choreographer)
Max Participation: 12
Deadline to register: Thursday, August 28
Theatre Voyagers
Discovering the Stage
GRADE 4+
Thursdays
1pm-2pm (60 min)
This fun and exciting class is perfect for introducing new students to theatrical skills while helping those with some experience advance to the next level. We’ll explore Scene Study, Improvisation, Movement skills, and Stage Directions. Each semester, we'll focus on different styles and skills based on the students' levels and commitment.
At the end of the semester, we'll showcase our work with a short performance for friends and family. Depending on class size and participation, students will work on a selection of mini one-act plays. The material may be adjusted based on the number of students and their age ranges. All materials are licensed through MTI International.
One of our selections for this class is a contemporary re-imagining of Aesop’s fable, The Tortoise and the Haire. “On Your Mark!” (Dramatic Comedy) offers a fresh take on the classic race, uncovering the real story behind this famous woodland competition. Material licensed through Music Theater International.
Skills: Actor’s Toolkit, Vocal Production, Dramatic Play, Memorization
Note: The selection of material may change based on student participation and age ranges.
Instructed and Directed by: Daena Santoyo (Director) Angelica Smith (Music and Educator), Chiya Newman (Educator), Emma-Rose Allen (Movement Dir. Choreographer)
Max Participation: 12
Deadline to register: Thursday, August 28
Participation Policies
Casting, Rehearsals, AttendanceAs with any group activity, every participant has responsibilities. Please review the following items to make sure you and your child feel you can honor the commitment to being a part of the program!
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all Weekly Camp/Class rehearsals each day scheduled.
Two (2) planned absences are permitted per Semester. Please plan your child’s availability to attend class. Review the program schedule closely. Make sure your child has little or no conflicts with the class/rehearsal schedule or performance dates. If there are conflicts, please provide the dates in writing to the director BEFORE the start of the first class.
PICK UP ON TIME:
We are unable to tend to students beyond the scheduled class times. Parents are required to notify OYES as soon as possible, if they are unable to arrive by end of class time. If a parent has not arrived to pick up their child and cannot be reached by phone within 15 minutes of the end of class, a call will be made to the emergency contact(s) listed on the students enrollment forms.
HOMEWORK:
Students may have some homework for their showcase, including memorizing lines and songs, rehearsing their dance routines.
CASTING:
The production team maintains the privilege of casting the production as they see fit, and intend to create a well-balanced cast. All participants registered for the program receive a role in the program.
CLOSED REHEARSALS:
All OYES rehearsals/classes for all ages are closed, “drop-off” classes. There will be no parent/friend observation or participation in any class at any time. Classes provide final showcases or fully-staged public performances for this purpose.
Review a full list of our Registration Policies.
Registration
Step 1: GET STARTED AT V.O.C.
Please follow the directions provided by Valley Oak Charter School for participation.
Step 2: Register with OYES
Parents will receive an email with a link to register and a “discount” code to waive the tuition fees.
Students will not be considered registered for class until a parent or guardian has completed the online registration and release forms.
Class sizes are limited to 10-12 students.
Review a full list of our Registration Policies.
Tuition
$225
Thanks to a special arrangement with Valley Oak Charter, OYES’ after-school programs are offered exclusively to Valley Oak Charter families at no cost! As a Valley Oak Charter student, you’ll enjoy waived tuition, class, and materials fees. A “discount” code will be provided at sign-up.
Please review registration policies and expectations before enrolling.
Please plan to attend all class rehearsals scheduled. Only 2 planned absences are permitted. Sick days are excused.