Hillcrest Center for the Arts

05/22/2026

Tickets are on sale now for Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory's Heist on Crow Island! A Story of Love, Loyalty, and Larceny. An Original Crime Caper Comedy by Kati Olexiewicz and performed by Acting in a Production students. Walker is the head of the crew, the mastermind of thieves. Or - used to be, but he’s not in that life anymore. Only his childhood best friend Skitch could talk him into returning to the heist game. And only the dangerous thieves - The Crows - are a juicy enough mark to make him want to play. This project is supported by VibeWell Ventura County, a collaborative initiative between County of Ventura Arts and Culture and Ventura County Behavioral Health. Artwork by Bailee Lasater. Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246

05/07/2026

Hello friends! It has come to our attention that a third-party is attempting to sell tickets for YAE's performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Please note: these are NOT real tickets and it is a scam! This particular instance is happening through Vivid Seats. We do have a cease and desist request out to them, but please, NEVER buy tickets for any of our events anywhere else but through our website (or at least tickets linked through our website).

Thank you all and be careful out there!

04/23/2026

One week from tomorrow!

YAE’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella opens next week! Directed by Georgeanne Lees and Musical Direction by Susan Treworgy Calkins with choreography by Danielle Bremberg-Reyes. The timeless tale of the kind and gracious Cinderella who is treated terribly by her evil stepmother and two stepsisters. A little magic from her fairy godmother sends Cinderella out for an enchanted evening with Prince Charming. But a midnight curfew may mean her Prince never finds her again. Tickets available now at YAEonline.com or 805-381-1246. Photo (used in graphic) courtesy of Paul Cranmer.

04/17/2026

Hillcrest Center for the Arts presents Stand-Up Comedy on the Hill at 8pm on Saturday, May 9 on our outdoor patio stage. Presenting a new lineup of professional comics each and every month! We've teamed up with local comedian Jason Love to produce a top-tier show, bringing some of Hollywood's funniest headliners to an intimate setting in Thousand Oaks. This month we will be featuring the comedy of: Courtney Cronin, Jay Hewlett, Brandon Vestal, and Lachlan Patterson. Tickets available at HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246. Don’t wait, these shows sell out fast!

03/20/2026

Anyez is one of our favorite instructors! Check out her classes!

03/17/2026

So Cal Classics Theater Co. presents The Great Gatsby: An Hour-Long Musical Adaptation. Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Adapted and directed by Ari Stidham & Bradley Gosnell, and Arranged by Andrew Fox. Performances at 7pm on Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 2026 in the theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Tickets for this event are only available for purchase through EventBrite but the link to tickets can be found at HillcrestArts.com.

03/09/2026

The Hillcrest Center for the ARTS is currently experiencing a full power outage… This means all our phone systems are down. Estimated time of restoration from SCE is between 130 and 2 PM.

03/04/2026

The Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company presents The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria performing March 6-22, 2026 in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246.

Use code GONDOLIER for 25% off tickets for select dates (3/6-8, 3/13, or 3/20). Limit 2.

Directed by Rebecca Pillsbury and Musical Direction by Zachary Spencer. Two just-married Venetian gondoliers are informed by the Grand Inquisitor that one of them has just become the King of "Barataria", but only their foster mother, presently at large, knows which one. As Barataria needs a king to put down unrest in the country, they travel there to reign jointly, leaving their wives behind in Venice until the old lady can be interviewed. It turns out that the king was wed in infancy to the beautiful daughter of the Spanish Duke of Plaza Toro, and so it seems he is an unintentional bigamist. Of course, the beautiful daughter is in love with a common servant! When the young Spaniard and the two Venetian wives all show up wanting to know which of them is queen, complications arise. No worries: The true identity of the king is revealed, and all is combed out spectacularly well by the end.

Photos courtesy of VCGSRC.

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02/15/2026

🎉 Conejo Recreation & Park District congratulates our 2025 Part-Time Service Award honoree, Aubrey McGowan, Facility Attendant at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts!

Aubrey is diligent, organized, and always willing to step in when needed. She does a great job supporting her teammates while balancing school at California State University, Northridge. From helping with technical theatre and set projects to assisting with auditions and late-night strikes, Aubrey can always be counted on.

Aubrey is a wonderful asset to our Cultural Unit. Thank you for the awesome job—we’re so happy to have you on our team! 👏✨

02/07/2026

It is opening night for Seussical the Musical- do not miss this show:) The cast, band, set, and costumes make you feel like you are in one of the books!

01/30/2026

We ❤️ Elaine!