Featured Shows

Emma (Solvang)
June 22, 2023 - June 23, 2023, 2 Shows - June 24, 2023, 3 Shows - June 25, 2023, 4 Shows - June 29, 2023, 5 Shows - June 30, 2023, 6 Shows - July 01, 2023, 7 Shows - July 02, 2023, 8 Shows
Solvang Festival Theater

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…

Bright Star (Solvang)
July 07, 2023 - July 08, 2023, 2 Shows - July 09, 2023, 3 Shows - July 13, 2023, 4 Shows - July 14, 2023, 5 Shows - July 15, 2023, 6 Shows - July 16, 2023, 7 Shows - July 20, 2023, 8 Shows - July 21, 2023, 9 Shows - July 22, 2023, 10 Shows - July 23, 2023, 11 Shows
Solvang Festival Theater

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…

American Mariachi
July 13, 2023 - July 14, 2023, 2 Shows - July 15, 2023, 3 Shows - July 16, 2023, 4 Shows - July 19, 2023, 5 Shows - July 21, 2023, 6 Shows - July 22, 2023, 7 Shows - July 22, 2023, 8 Shows - July 23, 2023, 9 Shows - July 26, 2023, 10 Shows - July 28, 2023, 11 Shows - July 29, 2023, 12 Shows - July 29, 2023, 13 Shows
Marian Theatre (Santa Maria, CA)

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.

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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.