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Your tax-deductible contribution helps ensure performing arts programs reach underserved communities and Thousands of residents and visitors.

Namba Performing Arts Space is a 501c3 created with the vision and generosity of Julia Campbell (1936 – 2022) and her husband Ben Namba (1930 – 2020) The Theatre/Lab Space thrives with input, outreach and financial support from our Community and Performing Arts supporters everywhere. Please join us in supporting a Theatre where performing artists, their teachers, mentors, and their fans can gather to learn, work out and reveal their stories and emotions through the lens of Theatre, Dance and Music.

Our Sponsors

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GOATs

Thank you to our Founders Ben Namba & Julia Campbell — and to Laura Campbell for their continuing and unwavering support.

Program Partners

Flamenco 805

Teaching cultural dance for all ages and levels while gracing our stage with breathtaking tablao.

Jodi Farrell Masterclass

Elevating performers to new heights through expert coaching.

Henry Stewart's Open Mic and Songwriter's Workshop

Providing a welcoming platform for emerging artists to shine on the NAMBA stage.

Ventura Actors Studio

Studios for professional actors working with Beginners & Professionals from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

Ventura Improv Company

Delivering laughter and creativity through engaging improv classes and shows.

Grant funding provided by

VibeWell is where creativity meets mental health

Ventura Music Festival

Enriching NAMBA’s International Artist Series.

Smith-Hobson Foundation

Making accessible classes a reality.
(2021-2024)

City of Ventura

Bringing the Splash Theatre Festival and International Artist Series to life.
(2021 – 2024)

Ventura County Behavioral Health

Supporting Flamenco dance and mental health-focused theatre initiatives.
(2023 – 2024)

California Arts Council

Ensuring fair wages for our artists and staff.

California Venues Grant (2023)

Barbara Barnard Smith World Music in Collaboration with JACL (2024)

Shuttered Venue Operators (Covid Closure)

Champions

($5000+)

Laura Campbell

The Oster Family

NAMBAhood

($50 – $499)

Dr. and Mrs. Moustapha AbouSamra

Penelope Barnds

Nick Bonge

Gillian Brown

Liz Campos

Betsy Chess

Queala Clancy

Duane Dammeyer

Ivor Davis

Elaine Edwards

Dave and Jodi Farrell

Gwendolen and Dave Feher

Ronald Gaiser

Kariba Glynn

Donna Granata

Michael Henszey

Steve Holanov

Beth Jaffe

Troy Jensen

Jennifer Johnson

Richard Kaller

Mary And David Kerrigan

Karen Kitchel

Gregg Kravitz

Tracy Long

Michael Mariani

Karen Marks

GinaMarie and Stephen McCroskey

Colleen OCallaghan

Tara Jane Oneil and Jmy Kidd

Michelle Parcher

Jennifer Pellman

Linda Peterson

Craig Posen

Rick Ray

Suzy and Chris Reinhart

Elizabeth Rodeno

Roche Schulfer

Mel Swope

Donna And James Thonis

Tamara Varney

Johanna Went

Janell Wright

Businesses Providing Support Services

We are grateful recipients of their expertise.

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Sponsorships

Please sponsor our programming. You may sponsor a specific show, a genre (dance, music, theatre), a live performance (International Trio, Soloist or Emerging Artist), workshops, or even Theatre upgrades with a tax deductible donation. Let us know where you would like your donation to serve.

Thank you to our many supporters from near and far. Your contributions mean the world to us!

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