Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) will present its 62nd Season, featuring a blend of intimate storytelling, family favorites, new works, classics, and a touch of holiday magic.
Season subscriptions go on sale July 18.
PCPA performances include:
“Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe
Oct. 9-26 at Severson Theatre.
What do ice cream, Kung Fu movies, and the color yellow have in common? They’re all part of a growing list of things that make life worth living in the play “Every Brilliant Thing, a funny, moving story about finding the will to go on.
Disney’s “Frozen The Broadway Musical,” music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez; book by Jennifer Lee.
Nov. 6-Dec. 21, 2025 at Marian Theatre.
July 5-Aug. 2, 2026 Solvang Festival Theater
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group Production licensed by Music Theatre International, Disney’s “Frozen” on the PCPA stage features favorite songs from the Academy Award-winning animated film, plus new ones. Join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and an entire cast of characters on a magical adventure.
“Shane” by Karen Zacarías
Feb. 12-March 1, 2026 at Marian Theatre.
When a quiet gunslinger rides into a dusty cattle town, the air gets thick with trouble. Loyalties shift, tensions boil, and Shane —the stranger with a past — must choose between the peaceful life he seeks and the violent past he’s left behind.
“Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare
Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at Severson Theatre
In a new take on Shakespeare’s sharpest social drama, “Measure for Measure,” is a fast-paced, twisty tale of secrets, power plays, and one woman’s fight to save her brother.
When the Duke leaves town and his strict deputy takes over, a wave of harsh morality sweeps through Vienna, until a young nun challenges everything.
“Measure for Measure” delves into justice, hypocrisy, and what happens when the rules apply to everyone, except the ones in charge.
“Come From Away,” book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Production licensed by Music Theatre International
April 23-May 10, 2026 at Marian Theatre
June 11-27, 2026 aat Solvang Festival Theater
When the unthinkable happens on Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes are suddenly diverted to the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, doubling its population overnight.
Chaos looms, but something remarkable happens, proving compassion can outshine crisis. “Come From Away” is a high-energy, heartwarming musical with a folk-rock score and a true story.
“Luchadora!” by Alvaro Saar Rios
June 18-July 3, 2026 at Marian Theatre
“Luchadora!” reimagines the legend of Mulan in the high-flying world of Mexican wrestling. When a worn pink mask resurfaces, Nana Lupita relives her secret teenage quest to step into the ring and fight for her family’s honor. The family-friendly adventure celebrates identity, legacy, and the courage to claim your power.
“Beehive – The 60s’ Musical” created by Larry Gallagher
July 23-Aug. 2, 2026 at Marian Theatre
Aug. 7-23, 2026 at Solvang Festival Theater
An energetic tribute to the women and music that defined a generation. From sock hops to soul to social change — packed with hits from Aretha, Janis, and Diana — “Beehive” is a feel-good celebration of sisterhood, style, and the decade that redefined everything.
InterPlay Series: PCPA’s Interplay series offers staged readings that invite audiences into the heart of storytelling in progress—featuring bold new works, celebrated playwrights, and powerful perspectives.
“King James” by Rajiv Joseph
Sept. 13-14, 2025
Cleveland natives Shawn and Matt bond over basketball, banter, and their undying love of “King” LeBron James. But as seasons change and loyalties are tested, can their friendship go the distance?
In “King James,” Pulitzer Prize finalist Joseph (“Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo”) delivers a clever comedy about the role sports play in our lives and the bonds that keep us in the game.
“Summer, 1976” by David Auburn
Sept. 13-14, 2025
Two very different women — an independent, outspoken artist and a free-spirited yet naive housewife — form an unexpected bond during a summer in Ohio.
As the nation celebrates its Bicentennial, Diana and Alice navigate motherhood, identity, and the quiet turning points that shape their lives.
“Woven” by Jessa Smith Campbell
Jan. 17, 2026
“Woven” is a new musical that flips “The Odyssey” and puts Penelope in the spotlight. With Odysseus gone, she journeys through grief and self-discovery alongside goddesses, witches, and legends. Featuring an original score, Woven offers a feminist take on myth and the power of those left behind.
PCPA Youth and Community Tour brings professional live theater to schools.
“Quetzali” By Alvaro Saar Rios
In schools Oct. 21-Nov. 21, 2025
Public performance Nov. 14-15 at Severson Theatre.
When Lali Marquez finds a mysterious green feather growing from her arm, she and her comic book–crazy best friend leap into a an adventure full of ancient secrets, magical creatures, and one seriously weird new school principal.
“Quetzali” is a story about friendship, bravery, and finding out what makes you one-of-a-kind.
“El Ermitaño, Pastorela” by Miguel Sabido
Three performances Dec. 12-13, 2025 at Severson Theatre
“El Ermitaño” (The Hermit) is a 60-minute play in Spanish, brimming with music, humor, and time-honored tradition. “El Ermitaño” charmingly delivers all the essential elements of a Pastorela: the angel, the devil, the eternal battle between good and evil, and the human condition that connects us all. A wonderful Mexican traditional Christmas play by Miguel Sabido and presented in partnership with Tierra Blanca Arts Center.
Season subscriptions go on sale July 18. Box office available 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, and 12:30-5 p.m. Sundays at 805 922-8313.
Single tickets for Season 62 will go on sale on Sept. 12. For show tickets, visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office, 805-922-8313.
For groups of 12 or more, contact Kelly Stegall, 805-928-7731, ext. 4150, or kstegall@pcpa.org.