Old West Reenactment & Living History in Moreno Valley, CA
Bringing the Old West to life through living-history reenactments and educational performances across Southern California since 2002.
Bringing Western History to Life
Code of the West is a Southern California nonprofit dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of the American West through educational and entertaining live performances.
Old West Reenactment Performances
Staged reenactments and historical skits that bring Western history to life for audiences through live, character-driven scenes.
Living-History Presentations
Educational presentations and historical storytelling that share the culture and stories of the American West in an engaging format.
Public & Private Event Appearances
Performances at community festivals, historical gatherings, nonprofit functions, and private Western-themed events.
Community & Charity Appearances
Participation in community outreach and charity events as part of the troupe's nonprofit educational mission.
An Old West Repertory Company Since 2002
Code of the West Old West Repertory Company of California was founded in 2002 by Ben Thorn and Wicked Red Thorn. Its mission centers on bringing Western history to life through staged reenactments, character portrayals, historical storytelling, period costumes, and live performances.
The troupe performs at community events, historical gatherings, festivals, nonprofit functions, and other venues where audiences can experience Old West history in an engaging and memorable way.
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Live Reenactments & Staged Scenes
With an established cast of recurring characters and personas, Code of the West presents Western history through live reenactments, period costumes, and historical storytelling that combine education and entertainment.
A Cast of Western Characters
Code of the West features an established cast of recurring characters and personas who portray the people and stories of the American West. Each performance draws on the troupe's archive of historical-reenactment photography and strong visual storytelling.
Meet the performers who bring living history to audiences across Southern California.
Meet the TroupePerforming Across Southern California
Based in Moreno Valley, CA, Code of the West has performed throughout Southern California. The troupe appears at community events, historical gatherings, festivals, and nonprofit functions as event opportunities allow.
Current travel limits and event availability should be confirmed directly when inquiring about a booking.
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Every visitor has a clear next step, whether you want to attend, book, join, or support the mission.
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Find upcoming performances and community appearances across Southern California.
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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations help fund living-history education and performances.
DonateSupport Living-History Education
Code of the West Old West Repertory Company of California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations support Old West living-history education and performances across Southern California.
Talk to the Troupe
Have a question about booking, joining, or an upcoming event? Reach Code of the West directly.
951-902-3344