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800 S. College Drive
Santa Maria,California 93454
805.928.7731
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Certification of Skill in Acting Certification of Skill in Technical Theatre
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Pacific Conservatory Theatre, is unique in that in addition to studio work, classes, and master classes, students 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.
Notable Alumni Include:
Robin Williams, Zac Efron, Jessica Chastain, Vincent Rodriguez III, Kathy Bates, Patrick Page, Joanna Jones, Kristin Stokes, Roddy Kennedy, Dana Costello, Meami Maszewski, Boyd Gaines, Harry Groener, Kelly McGillis, Richard L. Hay, Mercedes Ruehl, Robert Blackman, Sharen Davis, John Iacovelli, John Dexter, William Thomas Hodgson.
Acceptance Rate:
around 10% for its dance and theatre program
Faculty Info:
Kitty Balay Lindy Booher Roger DeLaurier Polly Firestone Walker Katie Fuchs-Wackowski Shandy Mann Andrew Philpot Yusef Seevers Erik Stein Don Stewart Emily Trask George Walker Michael Wilkins Jeff Allen Eddy L. Barrows Jason Bolen Laura Danek Abby Hogan Tim Hogan Sara Curran Ice Henry Matthiessen Robin Newell Cody Soper Jennifer 'Z' Zornow
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