THE WIZARD OF OZ to Open at PCPA in Santa Maria
Pacific Conservatory Theatre will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Mark Booher in his final production after 27 years with the organization.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Pacific Conservatory Performing Arts — Santa Maria, CA
Degrees offered
Certification of Skill in Acting
Certification of Skill in Technical Theatre
About the program
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
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
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): around 10% for its dance and theatre program
Faculty
- 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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Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe will run at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre's Severson Theatre from October 9 through October 26, starring Emily Trask.
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