Ojai Playhouse

Cute experience. Movie started promptly after only one preview. Not all the food on the menu was being offered and i came on an empty stomach. Good beer variety though. They did have organic popcorn which tasted amazing until i got a bad popcorn near the bottom. I would say sneak in your own food. Am i allowed to say that? So glad it's up and running ;)

The staff have been very kind to me anytime that I've gone, and have even recognized me and my partner from previous nights. The free screenings are very appreciated and they have a good selection of snacks, and even vegan options, according to the menu and staff. The experience inside the theater itself was really stellar too; pretty lighting, great sound, and I loved the vibes of the audience.

This is the best gift to Ojai in years. David did a spectacular renovation and his programming is fantastic. From vintage classics, to obscure documentaries, to children’s movies, to current movies….. and some screenings are free!! Excellent popcorn, amazing selection of snacks and drinks. Our town has lucked out completely to have this gem here.

Place is interesting one movie screen personal theater vibe. Great assortment of snacks, drinks and alcohol. Directors cut and at end she had a QnA with the audience. Best theatre in Ojia :)

Love this place. Grew up going to the Ojai Playhouse and am enjoying it even more with its newly renovated condition, staff and ownership. Small town experience at its best. Very nice, clean, very friendly and inviting and a great mix of movies and events including newer movies, great classics, and eclectic, unique and sometimes ‘Out there’ options which represent the traditional Ojai vibe really well. Popcorn is amazing and huge variety of concessions snacks, drinks, adult beverages and even a few food items. Jasmine at the counter is an absolute sweetheart. 100% smile and kindness even during the busiest of times. This team puts their hearts and souls into making this a fun, clean, safe and enjoyable opportunity for locals and visitors to unplug for a couple of hours and just be entertained an I couldn’t be more thankful to them. Anyone who spends time being upset about a few quirks or hiccups in The Playhouse’s evolving program as a new operation just really doesn’t get it. Take a deep breath, try to relax, let it all go and just enjoy the movie, snacks and great group of Ojai people and all of the effort they are investing in your good time!

We always love coming here as locals, so we took our parents for a special occasion to see Jaws. The guy with glasses in the front told my mom “there are rules here, mam” when my mom didn’t get her ticket ripped by him, by mistake. My mom called him rude, and he escalated it by following us into the theater to make us very unwelcome, saying we should leave since it was “his theater”. Bad, elitist vibes and not looking to come back.

A unique and tasteful theater with beautiful aesthetics that shows masterful flicks like Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle (it's the 20th anniversary this year) and The Truman Show. Bathrooms and theater interior were exceptionally clean. Blue lights on the ceiling in theater and in bathroom hall set a cool vibe. Eclectic snacks and drinks, I had a delicious Om Kombucha. Popcorn is good! There is also a soda fountain and variety for food from pizza and grilled cheese to big pretzels. The owner with the circle shades (I presume) was friendly to me and even let me charge my phone. If you haven't been, check their website for affordable movie showings. Highly recommend!

Fabulous venue and especially great movies from all genres. This is a wonderful and much needed addition to Ojai’s artistic culture. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Love it.