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Interplay-Shoe
September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024, 2 Shows
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)

NEW PLAY IN DEVELOPMENT“There was an old woman who lived in a Shoe.  She has so many children…” Come be part of the process and be some of…

Interplay-The Taming
September 20, 2024 - September 21, 2024, 2 Shows
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)

Buckle up for a wild ride through Tweets, pandashrews, and an unexpected love of James Madison at the Miss America pageant, as Lauren Gunderson's (The Book of Will)…

Interplay-Under a Baseball Sky
September 21, 2024 - September 22, 2024, 2 Shows
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)

Step up to the plate with Under a Baseball Sky, a heartfelt tale of unlikely bonds and the enduring spirit of America's pastime, delivering a home run story…

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PCPA Pacific Conservatory supports a unique, fully accredited vocational training program at Allan Hancock College for aspiring actors and theatre technicians.  It is the only training program, with an Equity theatre company with fully integrated community college Career and Technical Education programs, in the country.  PCPA has trained over 10,000 students in a program of practical and experimental training in the fields of acting and technical theater.

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Actor Training

Students at PCPA receive mentorship from professional artists in the studio, in classes, in one-on-one tutorials, and in the context of producing PCPA’s professional Equity productions.

Actor Training

Students at PCPA receive mentorship from professional artists in the studio, in classes, in one-on-one tutorials, and in the context of producing PCPA’s professional Equity productions.

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Technical Training

The training models professional standards and practices through a master/apprentice approach. Students participate through invitation and advance based on demonstrated growth of skills and professionalism.

Technical Training

The training models professional standards and practices through a master/apprentice approach. Students participate through invitation and advance based on demonstrated growth of skills and professionalism.

Technical Theatre Internships

PCPA offers technical theatre internships in multiple areas of theatre. PCPA’s mentor-apprentice approach to training provides unique experiences with theatre professionals both resident and guests. As an intern you will be training directly with professionals in their respective fields.

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We are deeply indebted to the generosity and support of our many patrons, friends, and alumni members.