pcpa - pacific conservatory theatre

lindam847

I have had season tickets for two years now and I haven't seen a bad performance yet. The students and instructors, who make up a sort of repertory company, are talented, professional and always a delight. Do you love musicals? You're in luck, they produce several each season, including some original ones. I highly recommend them to residents and visitors alike.

LovnRetirement

Great place for professional live theater. Never seen a show, I didn't like here. The students are amazing! Great atmosphere, fun and entertaining!

Marlena920

We have been going to see the plays at PCPA for years. They have top notch actors/actresses in the plays. Even though some are students, they are outstanding. We have never seen a bad play or players all these years.

kewlbreezes51

I have been going to productions staged by this college and group for over 30 years. They utilize the Marian Theatre at Alan Hancock college in Santa Maria and the Solvang Outdoor Theatre (in summer). I just saw their production of "Peter and the Starcatcher", which was excellent. I have a degree in Theatreso I am not a fan of overacting or cheesy live theatre. I have never seen anything resembling anything except high quality from this organization. You should go see one of their productions!

SYGal

My husband and I have attended plays at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles and at several theaters on Broadway over the years. With a smaller budget and more modest facility, PCPA still manages to produce a quality performance well worth attending and we've never been disappointed. Our favorite part has been to take our family and friends as our guests, some of them seeing a live play for the first time. It makes theater fans out of all of them every time! Check out the PCPA Theatrefest with its outdoor amphitheater during the summer months, too, for an especially enjoyable evening in the neighboring city of Solvang.

kariedwards

My husband and I took our 8 yr old twins to see the Christmas play. We love going and giving our children exposure to the arts.

Saraleemacdonald

The musical production was a magical and wonderful experience.Should be Broadway Bound! Broad appeal

336normaf

We have attended many performances at PCPA over the last 13 years. They have all been top quality - good acting, staging, sets, sound, music, etc. It's in the half round, and all seats have a good view. Very comfortable theater.

eilerman5000

Good for small events like childrens plays. Not a bad seat in the place and ticket prices are pretty reasonable.

iand695

This was my playground as a child. My dad, brother and many life-long friends used to work there. Excellent theatre in the 70s & 80s. Not as good now, but good theatre for a small community, which gives it greater value!

Beach506

I'm a theater superfan and see literally everything that's produced in NYC. This has made me jaded and not easy to please, even with Broadway these days. I thought our tickets to Oklahoma! would be just a cute diversion on our trip to Solvang. Not so! This was a top-notch production, as good as and better than many things I've seen in NYC recently. Talented actors, great direction, adorable theater. They just need to work on their sound system and they'll be perfect. All around, a really lovely night and I wouldn't hesitate to go back.And yeah. Pack a sweater. I failed on that one.

SMFarley

PCPA puts on top notch shows both in their Santa Maria theatre and Solvang outdoor theatre. If going to the outdoor theatre (even in the summer) bring jackets and blankest. They rent them to you, but bring your own. Pack a picnic and eat dinner before the show on the theatre lawn.

CA Gal

Saw Forever Plaid at the theater in Solvang. What a great way to spend the evening!! The show was so good! Absolutely loved it!!!

BobD686

We have been season ticket holders for years (mostly at the Marian theater in Santa Maria)and never has there been a disappointing performance. Shakespeare, Comedy, Musicals, they do everything. The venue is semi circular and there isn't a bad seat in the house. We recently attended the performance, Oklahoma and it was great, much enthusiasm and enjoyment by the performers. Parking is great and the prices are quite reasonable.

655tamit

Charming outdoor theatre. All seats are great. More than anything I enjoyed the cast. Four talented young men. Show is filled with humor and upbeat 50's / 60's music to enjoy by all. Excellent choreography . Don't miss out on this great production! You won't be disappointed .