Founded in 1997 by writer/director Garry Marshall, the eponymous theater located in Toluca Lake recognizes itself as a small theater company that is part of a bigger arts community, and part of an even greater global community. The Garry Marshall Theatre carries on the belief that shared storytelling is one of the greatest human experiences. Through live arts, the theater works to enrich the greater community by cultivating artists and introducing the next generation to live performance and entertainment.

Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony is a professional orchestra that draws its players from the rich talent pool of professional Los Angeles-area musicians. The symphony is guided by the Artistic direction of GRAMMY® winner Maestro Michael Christie, appointed as music director in December 2018, and its ACSO 2023 Executive Director Award Winning CEO Natalia Staneva. The symphony is the resident company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and performs at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo. It presents six Masterpiece Series concerts annually, performing major works from the symphonic repertoire with internationally-acclaimed artists as guest soloists. It also provides quality outreach and educational opportunities for the communities it serves through its annual Symphonic Adventures concert programs for youth, and the Laby Harmony Project, a year-round music and leadership program for underserved students.

Diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of Olive Branch Theatricals, a grassroots performance company that makes live theater accessible to underserved residents in the Santa Clarita Valley. Attendees under age 15 receive free admission, and each production includes a sensory-sensitive show. Additionally, they provide discounted tickets to seniors, active military and veterans. Run by a small team of volunteers, the theater practices open casting to promote equity and inclusive performances.

For more than 30 years, the San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus has been providing music education to children of all ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds in the San Fernando Valley. Recognizing the importance of music in the lives of children, the nonprofit works to make their programs affordable to all; scholarships ensure that no child is ever turned away. The award-winning youth chorus is seeking to expand its yearly performances and build a new musical theater program.

Located in the heart of Simi Valley, the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center serves as a hub for the performing and visual arts and gathering place for the community. Since opening in 1995, the Cultural Arts Center has earned a reputation as an award winning regional performing arts center providing year-round programming of musicals, concerts, art gallery events, youth arts education programs, community events and more. The center's foundation supports its programming, performances, gallery events, and youth arts education - showcasing local talent and emerging artists and providing both affordable entertainment and arts education opportunities for all in the community to enjoy. Donations help keep the arts alive in the community by supporting the Young Artists Playground Youth Education program and Share the Arts campaign, which provides scholarships to youth and free tickets to those in the community who otherwise may not be able to participate in a live arts experience.

With the belief that theater has the power to heal, The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company is committed to providing a safe space and creative outlet for communities impacted by racial injustice. The Pasadena-based agency's performing arts curriculum focuses on story and script development, and producing and performing a complete stage play. Through workshops, young artists develop verbal and written skills, learn how to work collaboratively, and develop lifelong problem-solving skills.