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In case you missed this lovely story on KCOY/KEYT, check out all the wonderful work we have to offer in these unprecedented times. In the words of Artistic Director Mark Booher, "while we're not together in the same room, we're in the same moment, sharing a moment together." Check out https://www.pcpa.org for more information on all we have to offer! https://keyt.com//pcpa-thrills-central-coast-audiences-wi/

Don't forget that "Estella Scrooge A Christmas Carol with a Twist" ends January 3rd! Estella Scrooge is a modern-day Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. Planning to lower the boom on a defaulter she is suddenly forced to take refuge from a freak snowstorm. That night, just as it happened to her ancestor, Ebenezer, she is haunted by three visitations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iS5Kg-eJ2Q&feature=emb_logo For more information and tickets, visit:... http://pcpa.org/estellascrooge/ See more

Help us to keep singing and dancing! By donating today, you will ensure that we will be ready to welcome you through our doors when this crisis is over. Together we can keep #PCPASTRONG for years to come. https://www.pcpa.org/pcpastrong/

Get ready to go on a fantastical journey through the magical world of fairies, candy, and evil mice with PCPA alumni Jana Claire Price! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd5zHi20w-0&feature=youtu.be For more readings, check out:... https://www.pcpa.org/PCPAPlaysOn/Reads@home/ See more

"The Wild Christmas Reindeer" is a story about learning how to manage reindeer, which is something we all need more expertise in if we do say so ourselves. Don't worry, Resident Artist Katie Fuchs-Wackowski has our backs with today's PCPA Reads@Home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNniL_NH44g&feature=youtu.be For more readings:... https://www.pcpa.org/PCPAPlaysOn/Reads@home/ See more

Estella Scrooge is the first digital theatre piece filmed entirely during the pandemic. The production is a dazzling cinematic musical theatre adventure. It was filmed using tracked green screen techniques, with 3-D surreal digital environments created in post-production and merged with the actual footage of the actors in a brand-new way. For more information: http://pcpa.org/estellascrooge/... "The creative team nimbly learned new techniques to bring the actors and their characters together, said director/co-writer John Caird. Co-writer/composer Paul Gordon added, This piece was a joy to create, from the first beat of the idea to the culmination of the film. now it’s more important than ever to escape for a few hours with a message of love and hope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvtwnjmAhuA

Our staff of Technical Artists have been busy teaching their skills online in our Tech Career Workshops. Here's a glimpse behind the scenes! Pictured: Jeff Allen, Sara Curran Ice, Abby Hogan, Cody Soper, and Jennifer 'Z' Zornow.

Remember remember the 5th of November... because that's when Talkback Thursday is back this week! Erik is incredibly excited to spend an hour with Jacob Inman and Caitlin Shantz, two of the founders of 3rd Year Productions. 3rd Year Productions is a production company based in Chicago. Everyone who works for 3rd Year Productions is a graduate of PCPA’s two year training Conservatory. They just released their first film, (Avai...lable Nov. 1st on iTunes and in festivals near you soon). Every actor, writer, director, sound designer, set designer, props, paints, marketing everyone involved is a graduate of PCPA’s Conservatory. Did you miss last week's interview with Tamara Chambers, check it out here: https://fb.watch/1w2GLj-poq/ Sponsored by Suzanne & Ron Levy

We are pleased to recognize Diane Camacho on her 35th anniversary of volunteering for PCPA. Diane first joined our team of volunteer ushers in 1985, when she had young children at home, and decided that she and a friend (also a young mother) should have a regularly scheduled girl’s night out! A few years later, her friend moved out of state, but Diane continued to volunteer throughout her 30-year career as a fulltime teacher with the Orcutt School District and she has encou...raged family members to volunteer along the way. In the 1990’s, her daughter Vanessa volunteered with her and more recently, husband Sergio has volunteered for several years. We would also like to acknowledge that, in addition to Diane’s 35 years of volunteer usher support, Diane’s family served as host family to foreign-exchange student Alex Guersman prior to his acceptance to PCPA's Conservatory (Class of 2019). See more

This week we're celebrating Marilet Martinez, PCPA Class of 2004! You may recognize Marilet from our InterPlay Reading Series' "Mother Road" by Octavio Solis. Marilet's bilingual comedy team Ratas De Dos Patas debuted their Día De Los Muertos special this past week. Check out their promo below! And take a moment to follow her comedy team Ratas De Dos Patas for more great content! https://fb.watch/1w3gzCNbvC/

Today we celebrate El Día de Los Muertos (The day of the dead). El Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Latin America and here within our community in Santa Maria. It is a day to honor the memory of those who have passed on, and remember them fondly. Here are a few local events that will be observing this occasion: ... https://www.cityofsantamaria.org//Compo/News/News/12655/18 http://www.diadelosmuertosslo.org/ We at PCPA wish you and your family a special day of remembrance.

Not sure what to dress up as for Halloween tomorrow?! We've got some suggestions - Witches or pirates or mermaids? Oh my! How about Morticia or King Arthur or Pinnochio, if you have some time! Maybe princesses or queens or mystical beings are your style? Or maybe just eating some candy for a while.

Hear the story that started it all for our final Fall InterPlay Reading Series "Alabama Story" by Kenneth Jones. "The Rabbit's Wedding" by Garth Williams is lovingly read by Kitty Balay, a children's book reader extraordinaire! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmBkgSJwGSg

We're going to be taking some time every week to celebrate the work of our alumni and current students during this weird yet creative time for theatre artists. We're starting off this series with congratulating recent graduates Kaylene Howard and Cameron Vargas, two new professional residents at Milwaukee Rep! https://communityjournal.net/milwaukee-rep-welcomes-new-g/

This is your friendly reminder that we have Talkback Thursday tomorrow with Tamara Chambers. Tamara is a PCPA alum and a genuine internet phenomenon. She gained notoriety as a stand-up comedian in Chicago, and she quickly rose to internet fame on The Nostalgia Critic. She has been a major presence on Channel Awesome, and she has her own following with her shows Tamara's Never Seen and Tamara Just Saw. Tamara is a major influencer with her own YouTube channel, she is a cospla...yer known for her own style and flare when making costumes, and she is one of the most endearing actors ever to grace the PCPA stage. Joins us on Facebook LIVE at 7PM! Talkback Thursday is sponsored by Suzanne & Ron Levy. Did you miss last week's interview with Corey Jones? Check it out here: https://fb.watch/1mNLxHmgxq/

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us virtually to enjoy our InterPlay Reading Series! It means the world to us that we could make theatre happen with you the audience. Here are some screenshots of our last play, "Alabama Story" by Kenneth Jones. You can also enjoy Emily Trask's interview with Kenneth Jones here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOOOJAOwKvw&feature=youtu.be Watch for the return of InterPlay in the Spring!

Members of PCPA's tech faculty are conducting 75 virtual career workshops for high school and middle school classes on various aspects of Technical Theatre through November 11th and here are a sample of some of the wonderful comments we've received from both teachers and students!

PCPA@School is being extended! ALREADY! Hop on board the virtual school bus to learn from PCPA's extremely talented Resident Artists from October 26-Dec 18, 2020 AND Jan 19-Feb 19, 2021. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss! https://www.pcpa.org/PCPAPlaysOn/