Featured Shows
Marian Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
The Broadway sensation that will melt your heart! A Central Coast Premiere.For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen comes to life on the PCPA stage with all…
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
The tradition continues! Back by popular demand El Ermitaño (The Hermit) is a delightful 60-minute play in Spanish, brimming with music, humor, and time-honored tradition. El Ermitaño charmingly…
Severson Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)
A New Musical!What happens if the ones left behind become the heroes?Be among the first to experience Woven — a groundbreaking new musical that reimagines The Odyssey through Penelope’s…
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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.
Your Support Counts
We are deeply indebted to the generosity and support of our many patrons, friends, and alumni members.
Your Support Counts
We are deeply indebted to the generosity and support of our many patrons, friends, and alumni members.
