PCPA proudly announces its highly anticipated Summer Season 60, from June 13 through September 8, 2024, at Solvang Festival Theater and Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. This season promises a blend of comedy, drama and musical theater, featuring four sensational productions: Little Shop of Horrors, The Play That Goes Wrong, Cabaret and The Agitators. Get your tickets today at pcpa.org.
Little Shop of Horrors
Opening the season on June 13 through July 7 at Solvang Festival Theater, Little Shop of Horrors is a cult classic musical, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row is about to go under, until Seymour, a tragically shy assistant, stumbles upon a new breed of plant with an unusual appetite – for blood. Little Shop of Horrors is a musical hit and sci-fi homage to B-movies, that continues to devour the hearts of theatergoers for over 30 years.
The Play That Goes Wrong
From June 27 through the 30 at the Marian Theatre and July 12 through the 28 at Solvang Festival Theater. Theatergoers will be treated to laughter with The Play That Goes Wrong. Written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, this award-winning comedy is a hilarious depiction of a theater company attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery, with everything that can go wrong hilariously derailing their production.
Cabaret
Beginning July 18 through July 27 at the Marian Theatre and August 2 through August 25 at Solvang Festival Theater, Cabaret takes center stage. Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. This musical is set in Berlin as the 1920s ended, and as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich, you can forget your troubles at the Cabaret. Widely acknowledged as a rare musical masterpiece, Cabaret resonates with fresh urgency in our contemporary world.
The Agitators
Closing the season from August 22 through August 25 at the Marian Theatre and August 29 through September 8 at Solvang Festival Theater, The Agitators by Mat Smart presents young abolitionists, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony, full of dreams and seemingly common purpose when they meet in Rochester New York in the 1840s and form an unexpected friendship. Mat Smart’s historical play of rebellion and revolution, personal passion and sacrifice, reverberates powerfully in our America of today.
PCPA is excited to bring this diverse and dynamic lineup to the community, ensuring a summer filled with entertainment, thought-provoking narratives and unforgettable performances.
Ticket Information
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pcpa.org or call the box office at (805) 922-8313. Experience these remarkable productions in the enchanting setting of the Solvang Festival Theater and Marian Theatre.
Summer Youth Theatre Camps 2024
PCPA offers week-long summer camps that teach young actors how to find the “play” in The Play! These highly interactive skill-building camps will give young performers the chance to exercise social connection, curiosity and play. Echoing the hijinks of our main stage summer shows, these camps are designed to tickle the funny bone and work out our comedy muscles. Through theatre games, dynamic imaginative play, movement and music campers will explore the basics of physical comedy, comedic ensemble storytelling and character creation! Young actors will work directly with current PCPA performers. No experience is required.
There are four sessions to choose from:
Session 1—Teatro PCPA (Ages 8-12):
Monday, July 15 – Saturday, July 20, 9AM-2PM, $30 per camper
**Campers must have a strong understanding of Spanish in order to participate in Teatro PCPA**
Session 2—Clowning Around (Ages 8-12):
Monday, July 22 – Saturday, June 27, 9AM-12PM, $250 per camper
Session 3A—Just For Laughs Morning Session (Ages 13-18):
Monday, July 29- Saturday, August 3, 9AM-12PM, $250 per camper
Session 3B—Just For Laughs Afternoon Session (Ages 13-18):
Monday July 29 – Saturday, August 3, 1PM-4PM, $250 per camper
Registration Information To register visit PCPA.org and click on the Engage and Learn page under Summer Youth Camps. For more information contact the Director of Youth and Community Arts Marilet Martinez (she/they) | Office. 805.928.7731, ext. 4151| [email protected]