PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre

PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre

PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
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12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
About
For more than 58 years PCPA - Pacific conservatory Theatre has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals. Begun in the summer of 1964, founder Donovan Marley laid the ground work for a year-round professional theatre company. PCPA remains the only resident professional company on the Central Coast producing consistent quality entertainment for the community while training thousands of actors and theatre technicians for a career in theatre.
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  • Sayonarapikachu
    Santa Maria, California17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Laugh a Minute at Little Shop of Horrors Performance
    This is a lovely theater and even the cheap seats have good views, the performers move around on stage so that everyone can enjoy the action! Little Shop of Horrors was just as cute as could be, lots of innuendo, puns, and sarcasm. Not to mention referrals to the 50's and 60's. Most enjoyable show!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 28 April 2024
  • Vacation23468480933
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Little Shop of Horrors!
    Little Shop of Horrors I went to the Sunday matinee, and I have seen this play four times. The first time was when it opened off-Broadway in Manhattan's East Village in 1982. I can honestly say this is the best performance of this play so far. If you are lucky enough to get tickets prepare to laugh and be entertained the entire show! We are so lucky to have this theater company and talent in our area! ❤️
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 April 2024
  • Erin G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time visitors, lifelong fans!
    I took my 14yo granddaughter as part of our summer adventure to Solvang. Her face was in awe the entire time. She told me she was going to be the last person still clapping as she enjoyed it that much. It can be challenging to spark excitement and enthusiasm in teenagers, but she loved the show so much she asked if we can go see plays/musicals once a month! Thank you for an amazing experience and a truly wonderful performance. We loved everything about it!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 June 2024
  • Michael T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Blockbuster matinee show. Many patrons with mobility difficulties
    We attended Cabaret on Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 pm; we enjoyed the performance, as we always do. This is a big show with lots of dancing and a live band, full of energy, and playing to a full house. This was our first time at a Sunday matinee (we had to change the date and time we could go, but were still able to get seats in row J, the top row, where we always sit because of my difficulty navigating the stairs). We saw many people in the audience who also had mobility issues, some with canes, some with walkers, some in wheel chairs. At intermission we saw a patron who was having noticeable difficulty coming up the stairs. Her friends also had difficulty with the stairs. We saw an able-bodied younger patron get up out of her seat, go down the stairs to meet that person and help her; she took her arm and held on to her as she moved up each step. Her friends were unable to help her, and the ushers are not expected to do that. We would like to suggest to patrons with mobility issues that they explain this when ordering tickets by phone, so that they can request seating in the top two rows. Perhaps the PCPA mailings and website could even advise patrons with handicaps to speak with someone at the box office about this when placing ticket orders.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 July 2024
  • Meandlee
    Nipomo, California4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kit Kat Club
    Wasn’t expecting the reimagining of this production, Cabaret. It was so powerful and yet fun, and yet completely relevant in today’s landscape. The character of Sally Bowles played by Erika Olson and the MC played by Diva LaMarr were outstanding, brilliant and complex. We were excited and filled with exuberance, but also left feeling devastated, humbled and somber with the retelling of the ending. What a rollercoaster we went on. Thank you PCPA.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 July 2024
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CUtravelling
Maui, HI70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
This was my first experience with the theater. The presentation of The Sound of Music was phenomenal. The actors where as good as Broadway performers. Little Gretl stole the show with her acting, singing and dancing. The scenery, stage movement, costumes, props and lighting was perfection. I highly recommend this theater for high quality productions in a beautiful setting. Every seat is a great view of the stage. Enjoy!
Written 3 July 2022
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Bobbi G
Santa Maria, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
We just saw native gardens this weekend at the theaterfest in Solvang. We thoroughly enjoyed the production but wanted to express these observations and comments. The show was a little difficult to understand in the beginning. There was loud background music that overshadowed the actors voices. I don’t believe the actors were wearing Microphones and it was hard to hear them. This background music I assume was meant to set a tone and ambience from each house but was very distracting. Things got better as the show progressed and we especially appreciated and enjoyed it during the second half after intermission. The storyline is quite timely, quirky and right on cue! We walked away with big smiles on our faces. PCPA always does a fantastic job, no matter what their production. We will come again and again.
Written 22 September 2022
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Michael T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
We attended Cabaret on Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 pm; we enjoyed the performance, as we always do. This is a big show with lots of dancing and a live band, full of energy, and playing to a full house.

This was our first time at a Sunday matinee (we had to change the date and time we could go, but were still able to get seats in row J, the top row, where we always sit because of my difficulty navigating the stairs).

We saw many people in the audience who also had mobility issues, some with canes, some with walkers, some in wheel chairs. At intermission we saw a patron who was having noticeable difficulty coming up the stairs. Her friends also had difficulty with the stairs. We saw an able-bodied younger patron get up out of her seat, go down the stairs to meet that person and help her; she took her arm and held on to her as she moved up each step. Her friends were unable to help her, and the ushers are not expected to do that.

We would like to suggest to patrons with mobility issues that they explain this when ordering tickets by phone, so that they can request seating in the top two rows. Perhaps the PCPA mailings and website could even advise patrons with handicaps to speak with someone at the box office about this when placing ticket orders.
Written 22 July 2024
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Erin G
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
I took my 14yo granddaughter as part of our summer adventure to Solvang. Her face was in awe the entire time. She told me she was going to be the last person still clapping as she enjoyed it that much. It can be challenging to spark excitement and enthusiasm in teenagers, but she loved the show so much she asked if we can go see plays/musicals once a month! Thank you for an amazing experience and a truly wonderful performance. We loved everything about it!
Written 21 June 2024
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Sayonarapikachu
Santa Maria, CA17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
This is a lovely theater and even the cheap seats have good views, the performers move around on stage so that everyone can enjoy the action! Little Shop of Horrors was just as cute as could be, lots of innuendo, puns, and sarcasm. Not to mention referrals to the 50's and 60's. Most enjoyable show!
Written 28 April 2024
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Janice G
Minden, United States8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
My husband and I attended the production, "Bright Star" in Santa Maria. We read some of the reviews and expected the show to be very good, but we were amazed at the quality of the performance. We couldn't have been more pleased. The actors' voices were wonderful. After seeing this play, I'm definitely going to buy tickets for other performances.

Written 9 May 2023
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steve mcdermott
Los Osos, CA30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Every single cast member was exceptional. Perfectly cast. The staging was top rate, one of the best I've seen at PCPA both in Santa Maria and Solvang. If you want a special evening out in this area, this is it.
Written 24 February 2020
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Vacation23468480933
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Little Shop of Horrors

I went to the Sunday matinee, and I have seen this play four times. The first time was when it opened off-Broadway in Manhattan's East Village in 1982.
I can honestly say this is the best performance of this play so far. If you are lucky enough to get tickets prepare to laugh and be entertained the entire show!

We are so lucky to have this theater company and talent in our area! ❤️
Written 29 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

LovingLifeSoCal
Paso Robles, CA19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
We saw Bright Star and laughed and cried. The acting, stag props, music and play were all well done. Staff were kind and helpful. It’s a small outdoor theatre with no bad seats. Bring blankets and coats because when the sun goes down it gets chilly. The food is good too.
Written 8 July 2023
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Michael G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
PCPA is a gem! We have never been disappointed with a PCPA production. Great acting, great venue and great shows. Our most recent experience was "Bright Star". We thoroughly enjoyed this production and enthusiastically recommend PCPA productions.
Written 8 May 2023
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