In 1992, two women had a passion to see Cambria develop a community center for the arts.  Nancy Green and Judith Jessness formed the Allied Arts Theatre Group to produce one-act plays, sketch shows and reviews. They began their endeavors in the old 1881 Santa Rosa Schoolhouse and continued there until 2006.

Following the opening of Cambria’s new grammar school on Hwy 1, the Coast Unified School District offered up the auditorium in the old grammar school at 1350 Main St. Elated, Nancy and Judith began making improvements to the space to create a proper theatre with a new name. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre or CCAT, was born. Over the years, they added stadium seating, a thrust stage in order to produce larger scale shows, upgraded the sound system, and added additional lighting. And the theatre continues to evolve today, constantly finding ways improve the entertainment experience for our audiences.

The Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre comfortably seats 100 and has been home to great dramas, comedies, musicals, staged readings, concerts, and more.

We invite you to be a part of our exciting future. Come and experience the joy of live theatre!

Managing Artistic Director - Bryce Prunty

A graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts (PCPA). He became Artistic Director of Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre in 2023, following the 16-year tenure of Jill Turnbow. During his time at PCPA, Bryce performed in Annie, Oliver!, Hay Fever, Damn Yankees, and the world premiere of Robin Hood.

At CCAT, he has directed Red Herring, The Sunshine Boys, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Our Town, Death of a Salesman, Annie, and The Man from Earth. Audiences may also recognize him from his performances in Company (Paul), And the World Goes ‘Round (Man 2), Our Town (Stage Manager), and Into the Woods (Baker).

Bryce extends his gratitude to the CCA Board and to the many dedicated volunteers whose support makes the work of the theatre possible.

Resident Musical Director - Dakota Simpson

A multidisciplinary artist who has studied voice and piano since childhood, a path that naturally led him to the theatre. Over the years, he has held nearly every position in a production—from conductor to fly line operator—fostering a deep passion for all aspects of the stage.

As a director and music director, his credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (AD/MD), The Little Prince, Gogol’s The Government Inspector, The Full Monty (MD), Jesus Christ Superstar (MD), Annie (AD/MD), Into the Woods (Director/MD), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Director/MD).

As a performer, Dakota has appeared as El Fayoumy in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, Lodovico/Others in Othello, Marcus/Others in The Book of Will, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, and Dr. Everett Scott in The Rocky Horror Show.

He is grateful to the Cambria Center for the Arts community and volunteers for their dedication and support.