Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre

Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre is an intimate proscenium theatre within the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks. With 394 seats, it is considerably more compact than the complex's larger auditorium, making it particularly well suited to theatre productions, comedy, lectures, smaller concerts and performances where proximity between artists and the audience is important. Its variable proscenium opening and professional technical facilities give the stage flexibility for a variety of performance formats.

The compact auditorium creates an immediate atmosphere with clear views toward the stage, while a professional sound system supports spoken-word, musical and theatrical productions. The theatre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities, and its smaller scale makes entering, finding seats and moving through the venue straightforward before and after a performance. The atmosphere feels closer to a carefully designed performing-arts forum than a large auditorium, which is one of the venue's defining characteristics.

The theatre is located at 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, California 91362, United States. A six-level parking structure stands directly beside the complex and is entered from Dallas Drive; to reach the Scherr Forum, visitors take the parking-structure elevator to Level 3 and then one of the Plaza elevators down to Level 2 for access to the theatre. For broader transportation around Thousand Oaks and connections with other parts of the city, the information further down the page provides additional context.

Thousand Oaks, located in California’s Conejo Valley, is a calm and well-organized city that increasingly stands out as a practical destination for concerts, theater programs, sporting events, and larger gatherings. Its strength lies in the combination of a relaxed suburban atmosphere and serious event infrastructure, especially around the Bank of America Performing Arts Center at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, where venues such as the Fred Kavli Theatre and the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre are located. For sporting events, the California Lutheran University campus adds extra value with William Rolland Stadium, known for its views of the surrounding hills and well-structured audience experience. The city is close enough to the wider Los Angeles area, yet calm enough for a simple, clear, and pleasant stay before and after an event.

Connectivity in Thousand Oaks is especially useful for visitors arriving at events from other parts of Southern California. Local transport is provided by Thousand Oaks Transit, with routes connecting Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and surrounding areas, while VCTC Intercity enables regional links within Ventura County and toward neighboring cities. For rail access, the key point is Moorpark Train Station, served by Metrolink on the Ventura County Line, while travelers from more distant cities can also use Los Angeles International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport. Main roads such as Thousand Oaks Boulevard, U.S. Route 101, and nearby local roads make it easy to reach halls, theaters, campuses, and sports fields by car, with a good selection of parking and accommodation near the main event zones.

The tourist experience in Thousand Oaks is best rounded out by a walk through the central part of the city and the green spaces that give this part of California its special character. Before or after a concert, it is worth visiting Gardens of the World, a botanical garden located across from the Civic Arts Plaza, or taking a walk along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where restaurants, cafés, and places for a relaxed break can be found. Nature lovers can extend their stay by exploring trails and viewpoints around Conejo Valley, while the city’s calmer rhythm makes it easy to combine an event with a relaxed outing, dinner, or short sightseeing walk without the rush typical of larger metropolitan areas.