Featured Shows
Marian Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
A stranger. A standoff. A fight for what’s right.When a quiet gunslinger rides into a Wyoming frontier town, folks take notice—especially young Bob Starrett, whose settler family welcomes…
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
Power corrupts. Mercy redeems. Justice hangs in the balance.When the Duke of Vienna leaves his austere deputy, Angelo, in charge, a wave of harsh morality sweeps through the…
Marian Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
In the wake of tragedy, kindness took flight. An uplifting, Tony-award-winning musical based on a real story.An average day in the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland becomes a…
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The PCPA Conservatory
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.
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.
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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Your Support Counts
We are deeply indebted to the generosity and support of our many patrons, friends, and alumni members.
