Drama and Theatre Arts Programs
The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Theatre Arts) and the Drama Certificate of Accomplishment are both non-audition academic programs. Click the catalog links below for more information on these two programs.
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FACULTY
Michael Dempsey, Professor of Theatre Arts
mdempsey@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 ext. 3508
Location
Fine Arts Department, Building F
Department Secretary
Phone: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3252
shogan@hancockcollege.edu
Hours
Fall/Spring:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer: closed
PCPA Conservatory Programs
Allan Hancock College is home to two Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Professional Acting, and Technical Theatre, for the development of skills and experience necessary for the aspiring theatre artist to pursue a professional career.
Students are admitted to the two-year programs by audition/interview only. Once admitted, students receive instruction from members of the professional Equity theatre company, PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre.
In addition to the PCPA programs of Professional Acting and Technical Theatre, PCPA offers Professional Internships which are also accredited through the CTE program of study.
See the PCPA website for more details on the following programs.
Technical Theatre Advisory Committee
Professional Acting Advisory Committee
LOCATION
Columbia Business Center
890 E. Stowell Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 1-805-928-7731 ext. 4114
www.pcpa.org