Emma
Adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy From the novel by Jane Austen
June 22-July 2,2023 | Solvang Festival Theater
Bright Star
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
July 7-23,2023 | Solvang Festival Theater
American Mariachi
By José Cruz González
July 13-29, 2023 | Marian Theatre
August 4-27, 2023 | Solvang Festival Theater
Featured Shows
Romantic misadventures, misplaced confidence, and matchmaking in the town of Highbury. Join us for the West Coast Premiere and be the first audience to experience Joseph Hanreddy’s (PCPA’s…
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Grammy and Tony-nominated musical, Bright Star, weaves toe-tapping bluegrass and incredible true events into a rich, refreshingly genuine journey along the Blue Ridge…
An all-girl mariachi band? In the 70s when women can’t be mariachis? We’ll just see about that! American Mariachi is an uplifting comedy about family, the freedom to…
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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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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.


