Life is a CABARET7/29/2024 "PCPA has truly outdone itself with its latest production, CABARET." Having just completed a successful run at the Marian Theatre, our acclaimed production of CABARET will be opening and running at the Solvang Festival Theater from August 4th the August 25th. Click here for details and tickets  "First it must be said what a creative masterpiece this particular production is. Emily Trask’s gutsy vision and clean direction are top notch. …haunting, like the final moments of this visually powerful production.” SLO REVIEW
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Wilkkommen...7/15/2024 OPENING THIS WEEK! Currently directing CABARET for the Pacific Conservatory Theatre - PCPA,  With a truly incredible cast and an inspired artistic team of collaborators. And clearly too many amazing promo shots to choose from. For more information and tickets for the Santa Maria run of CABARET
CLICK HERE For tickets for the Solvang, CA run CLICK HERE This is one you're not going to want to miss. Long Live the King3/23/2024 I had the gift and challenge of a lifetime, getting to tackle the role of King Henry in Shakespeare's Henry V at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre - PCPA. |
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| "Trask... inspires us, as Henry inspired his troops to follow him into the fray... she has energy and focus to spare, along with the voice and physicality of youth, and her strength lies in her intellectual interpretation of the text in weighing the complexities and moral choices of war." - SLO REVIEW | "Emily Trask fits easily into Henry’s crown and properly portrays the English monarch as a seemingly fearless force to be reckoned with. Sometimes her eyes do almost as much talking as Shakespeare’s dialogue. While reading tally sheets of lives lost on both sides during England’s invasion of France, Trask’s contemplative gaze is meditative, mournful, and without caricature.... Trask is adept during instances of comic relief as well." - THE SUN |
Photos Luis Escobar - Scene Design Kevin Dudley - Costume Design Klara Wilson - Lighting Design Cody Soper - Sound Design Tony Angelini - Properties Tim Hogan - Scenic Charge Abby Hogan - Stage Manager Rebekah Carriere - Fight Choreographer George Walker - Original Choral Composition Michael Wilkins
The Book of Will & by the book
9/27/2023
What a joy and privilege to direct The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson to close out the Solvang Summer season and PCPA's 59th Season.
Scenic Design: Jason Bolen - Costume Design: Pamela Shaw - Lighting Design: Cody Soper - Props Master: Tim Hogan -
Scenic Charge: Abby Hogan - Technical Director: Jacob Woolworth - Sound Design: Ben Lechtman - Stage Manager: Jack D. Myles
Scenic Charge: Abby Hogan - Technical Director: Jacob Woolworth - Sound Design: Ben Lechtman - Stage Manager: Jack D. Myles
The amazing Book of Will cast pictured here with PCPA Founding Artistic Director, Donovan Marley, current Artistic Director, Mark Booher, and Associate Artistic Director and director Book of Will... ya girl!
And CONGRATULATIONS to all involved in a groundbreaking InterPlay Series.
Three fantastic plays:
The Way She Spoke by Isaac Gomez
Cry It Out by Molly Smith Meltzer
And a brand new play in development that by the remarkable Octavio Solis.
I was honored to workshop and act in the first ever readings of the Solis' heartbreaking and masterful new work, Oregon Gothic.
Three fantastic plays:
The Way She Spoke by Isaac Gomez
Cry It Out by Molly Smith Meltzer
And a brand new play in development that by the remarkable Octavio Solis.
I was honored to workshop and act in the first ever readings of the Solis' heartbreaking and masterful new work, Oregon Gothic.
Emma... back again soon
4/30/2023
What an absolute delight to be in the West Coast premiere of Emma adapted by Joe Hanreddy at Pacific Conservatory Theatre...
... and excited to get another chance to play Emma
in Solvang from June 22nd - July 2nd
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| "an effervescent Emily Trask who delightfully presents the matchmaking misadventures of Emma" SLO Review | "PCPA's actors inhabit the roles like they were written for them: worth noting is Emily Trask who finds the tenderness in Emma in spite of the harm she causes -" Broadway World |
"PCPA’s production of Emma is a delicious and disarming treat for Jane Austen fans, and it easily could serve as a fitting introduction to her work for others" SLO Review
AND
three more chances to catch PCPA's Outreach Touring show of Meet Jane Austen
 | Tuesday, May 23, 2pm – Atascadero Library Friday, May 26, 2pm – SLO Library Tuesday, May 30, 1:30pm – Creston Library |
Emma, Jane Austen, and InterPlay
2/21/2023
Rehearsals are well underway for the premier (west coast) of a brand-new stage adaptation of
Emma
by Jane Austen, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy.
The show already promises to be absolutely delightful
(especially once I can learn all those gorgeously circuitous Austen lines)
Catch us at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, CA March 2nd - 19th
& this summer at the Solvang Festival Theatre, CA June 22nd - July 2nd
Emma
by Jane Austen, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy.
The show already promises to be absolutely delightful
(especially once I can learn all those gorgeously circuitous Austen lines)
Catch us at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, CA March 2nd - 19th
& this summer at the Solvang Festival Theatre, CA June 22nd - July 2nd
| And to get a further "Austen fix"... Meet Jane Austen by Emily Trask Directed by Kitty Balay Performed by Kristina Melsheimer Have a cup of tea with famed authoress, Jane Austen. This One Act, One Person show, created from Jane's own personal letters, her beloved writing, and her real life, begins touring the Central Coast February 27th. For more information or to book a performance visit https://pcpa.org/engage-learn/ |  |
 | And a month ago... the InterPlay Reading Series took the stage for the fourth consecutive season at PCPA with three phenomenal plays, including a new work! GLORIA by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok LUMIN by Emma Gibson (new play in development) BRAVO! to the artists who brought these plays to life in the intimate reading format, and thank you for all who participated in the exciting and thought-provoking talkbacks that followed each reading! |
Poppins recommended & extended
1/1/2023
Mary Poppins at Quintessence Theatre Group in Philadelphia is a HIT!
and extending performances to January 8th by popular demand.
Read about the extension here and get your tickets here before Mary flies away!
| “The staging of the show was wonderfully imaginative... [and] inspired. Director Emily Trask did a masterful job of infusing the show with humor, and heart and clever machinations to keep the show moving.” – The Philadelphia Gay News | “Without giving the magic away, I want to say that I was captivated by the staging.... The concept was unified, coherent, consistent, and dramaturgically grounded*. I was already pleasantly surprised and then, midway through the first act, something unexpected happened. I found myself tearing up." - "Experiencing Mary Poppins as a Grown Up" Dr. Christen Mandracchia *Shout out to our amazing production dramaturg, Daniel Ciba, PhD |
Photo credit: Linda Johnson - Scenic Design: Ellen Moore - Lighting Design: Anthony Forchielli - Costume Design: Summer Lee Jack - Prop Design: Shannon Kearns - Sound Design: Alex Burns - Stage Manager: Maggie Davis - Music Director: Dave Barrus
Mary poppins flies in philly
12/15/2022
Mary Poppins is open and running through the New Year at Quintessence Theatre Group in Philadelphia.
Grateful to have gotten to play with this talented and creative group of actors, musicians, designers, and collaborators on this completely unique Poppins.
| "This simple but irresistible production succeeds–no elaborate sets or dazzling special effects required–because director Emily Trask understands that something special happens when an ensemble genuinely connects with each other and their audience." - Talkin’ Broadway | "But the real magic in this production is the innovative staging and choreography, from director Emily Trask…" – Broadstreet Review | “Let me get right to the point. MARY POPPINS, which is currently on the stage at Quintessence Theatre is a spectacular tour de force and a must see…. Director Emily Trask has put on the Quintessence stage a show that will long be remembered.” – Philadelphia Theatre Reviews, Frank Burd |
Scenic Design - Ellen Moore, Lighting Design - Anthony Forchielli, Costume Design - Summer Lee Jack, Prop Design - Shannon Kearns
New news!
10/24/2022
"PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre announces the promotion of Emily Trask to the role of Associate Artistic Director"
| I am honored to get to support the company that I believe in and love in this new capacity. As a member of the senior leadership team I will aid in the selection of scripts for season consideration and public readings, and participate in company strategic planning and organizational oversight... and other neat stuff! I continue to teach in the actor training program, will act in and direct select productions for the company. |  to read the Press announcement click here! |
Having a wonderful time in "the hills" this summer as Maria in The Sound of Music
at The Pacific Conservatory Theatre - PCPA.
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Incredible voices, beautiful design, swoon-worthy Captain, and the cutest, most talented
von Trapp children this side of the Alps!
Running through July 31st
"Emily Trask, as plucky postulant nun Maria, embodies the 'drop of golden sun'... Her radiant, steadfast enthusiasm is consistently infectious through the show." - New Times SLO
"the lovely strains of a perfectly cast Maria (Emily Trask)..." Wise to the Words
Director Kitty Balay - Stage Manager Rebekah Carriere -
Scenic Design Jason Bolen -Costume Design Sara Curran Ice - Lighting Design Cody Soper - Sound Design Elisabeth Wiedner -
Scenic Charge Abby Hogan - Properties Director Tim Hogan -
extra special shout-out to amazing dresser Adriana Gonzalez Hernandez
(12 costume changes per show! and those are just Maria's not counting all the other changes she has hands in)
Scenic Design Jason Bolen -Costume Design Sara Curran Ice - Lighting Design Cody Soper - Sound Design Elisabeth Wiedner -
Scenic Charge Abby Hogan - Properties Director Tim Hogan -
extra special shout-out to amazing dresser Adriana Gonzalez Hernandez
(12 costume changes per show! and those are just Maria's not counting all the other changes she has hands in)
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