Mark Booher

DISNEY'S FROZEN Opens at PCPA Next Week
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025

For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen comes to life on the PCPA stage — The production runs from November 6 through December 21, 2025 at the Marian Theatre, and July 5 through August 2, 2026 at the Solvang Festival Theater.

FROZEN Comes to Pacific Conservatory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

For the first time in forever, Disney's Frozen will come to life on the PCPA stage! The worldwide Broadway sensation, based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, brings dazzling life to the beloved story.

Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at PCPA: Solvang Festival Theater
by Anna Jensen - Jul 14, 2025

With a crack of thunder and a flash of lightning, “Holmes and Watson” begins. The new PCPA production on Solvang’s outdoor stage offers twisty delights to hardcore Sherlock fans and regular theater goers alike. 

PCPA Foundation Gives $240,000 Gift To PCPA
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

During the festive opening night celebration of PCPA's production of Waitress, the PCPA Foundation presented a check for $240,000 to support the ongoing work of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to PCPA in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

PCPA will present William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, bringing wit, romance, and intrigue to the Marian Theatre stage.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

THE AGITATORS Comes to Pacific Conservatory Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Get ready for a powerful and moving theatrical experience as The Agitators, a compelling drama about the enduring friendship between iconic American figures Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, comes to life in the Marian Theatre from August 22nd through the 25th and August 29th through September 8th at Solvang Festival Theater.

PCPA Presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Beginning This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2024

PCPA will present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a comedy about a theater production beset by a series of hilarious mishaps.

HENRY V Comes to Pacific Conservatory Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

Experience the immersive world of Henry V by William Shakespeare at the Marian Theatre, February 15 through March 3, 2024, Get your tickets today!

PCPA Presents EMMA Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

PCPA presents, Emma, adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy, from the novel by Jane Austen. Romantic misadventures, misplaced confidence, and matchmaking in the town of Highbury.

PCPA Brings Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT To The Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2022

PCPA's production of As You Like It comes to the Marian stage February 17th through  March 6th. 

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2021

Play readings, musicals, comedies and dramas are back on the stage for PCPA’s 2021-22 season, presented in three venues on the Central Coast. Interplay Play Readings are returning to the Severson Theatre September 23rd through 25th. Two fresh picked plays Quack and The Humans.

PCPA To Delay Opening Of Season 57
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020

As the outlook for the resumption of public gatherings remains poor, based on the resurgence of the COVID virus and the unpredictability of the pandemic getting under control, PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre will delay the opening of its Season 57 to June 2021 with plans to resume live performances in Santa Maria and the Solvang Festival Theater.

PCPA Plays On! Presents More Free Virtual Programming This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2020

PCPA is expanding its free virtual programming summer sessions of PCPA Plays On! for youth and adults; programs that are educational, engaging, fun, and theatre focused.

PCPA Cancels Summer Season 2020 in Santa Maria and Solvang
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020

PCPA has canceled its summer season. More details below:

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Cancels THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2020

PCPA Artistic Director/Associate Dean Mark Booher has released the following statement: