"The Whirling Dervish of Coloma" ...or... "Ladies, Gentleman and Others?"
See below for show times. Get your tickets NOW! Parking is limited so arrive early
Starring...
Scott MacGregor
Scott MacGregor
Scott MacGregor
The dastardly villain..BOOOOOOO!!
Nyx D'angelo
Scott MacGregor
Scott MacGregor
Our Heroine and the Dervish's poet and limerick artist! AAhhhhhhhhh!! "
Jason Boyer
Scott MacGregor
Jason Boyer
One of two heroes! Marshal Justice Forrall
Yeeaaaaaaa!!
Ian Roberts
Melissa Griffin
Jason Boyer
Our second Hero,
Deputy Marshall Sterling Gunn!
Yeeaaaaaaa!!
Melissa Griffin
Melissa Griffin
Melissa Griffin
As Ana Mae Dwinks, bartender & comedienne!
Beth LaBean
Melissa Griffin
Melissa Griffin
The lovely owner & operator of Coloma's famous
"Whirling Dervish Stage & Saloon!"
Also:
Scotlyn MacGregor
Introducing: Lydia Pond
Introducing: Lydia Pond
As Lucy Marbles, our juggler, puppeteer and (gulp) trapeze artist?
Introducing: Lydia Pond
Introducing: Lydia Pond
Introducing: Lydia Pond
As Mimi Furst! Our songstress extraordinaire!
PLUS
Introducing: Lydia Pond
PLUS
Live, on the piano, Mary Beth Dowd, Diana Haynie, Debi Ramos & Rachel Wattson!
SHOW TIMES
Showtimes: Friday's and Saturday's
Doors open at 7:30 pm Show starts at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee
Doors open at 1:30 pm Show starts at 2 pm
LOCATION
Olde Coloma Theatre
380 Monument Rd. Coloma Ca 95613
(530)-626-5282
Note: Parking is tight so be there early.
2024 Show Schedule
ENDED
July 12 - Aug 11
July 12 - Aug 11
"She's in His Line of Fire"
...or...
"The Biggest Shot in Coloma"
Written by: Melanie Nance
**Tickets on sale April 1**
## No Matinee Sunday May 5 ##
July 12 - Aug 11
July 12 - Aug 11
July 12 - Aug 11
"The Whirling Dervish of Coloma"
...or...
"Ladies, Gentleman and Others"?
Written by: Jason Boyer, Beth LaBean, Mellissa Griffin and Ruby Jean DeQuiroz
** Tickets NOW on sale **
## No Matinee Sunday July 7 ##
Sept 27 - Oct 27
Sept 27 - Oct 27
Sept 27 - Oct 27
"A Werewolfs Tail"
...or...
"Hilda's Haunted Hilltop"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
**Tickets on sale 8/27**
## No Matinee Sunday Sept. 29 ##
Nov 22 - Dec 22
Sept 27 - Oct 27
Sept 27 - Oct 27
"Mrs. Waldecott and the Christmas Spirits"
...or...
"The Coloma Christmas Speck-tacular"
Written by: Jason Boyer and Beth LaBean,
** Tickets on sale Oct 22 **
## No Matinee Sunday Nov. 24 ##
Your donations are TAX DEDUCTiBLE!
Please help us keep the theater alive for another 50+ years as we are all volunteers and could use your support. Please consider donating now! Any donation, small or large, is appreciated. You can also mail a check directly with your donation to:
Olde Coloma Theatre
Attn: Building Fund
PO Box 472
Coloma, Ca 95613
See below for our projects. Thanks to all of you who can help!
Building update!
Phase 1 is complete. Installed/painted Fire resistant Hardie Board to the front part of the Theatre.
Phase 1 is complete. Installed/painted Fire resistant Hardie Board to the front part of the Theatre.
Phase 1 is complete. Installed/painted Fire resistant Hardie Board to the front part of the Theatre.
Phase 2 - the mid-left section of the Theatre. Please donate so we can replace the "critter" siding.
Phase 1 is complete. Installed/painted Fire resistant Hardie Board to the front part of the Theatre.
Phase 1 is complete. Installed/painted Fire resistant Hardie Board to the front part of the Theatre.
2024 Auditions: Halloween Show!
What? AUDITIONS! "A Werewolf's Tale" or "Hilda's Haunted Hilltops!"
When? Monday August 5th at 6pm and Thursday August 8th at 6pm
Where?
Olde Coloma Theatre
380 Monument Road,
Coloma, California 95613
Cast
5 Females
(5 Child / Teen to Adult Female roles
5 Males
(5 Child / Teen to Adult Male roles)
1. Hilda, a Witch (Our Heroine / Lead)
35-55 year old | Female
2. Dr. Doom (Our Villain)
17-30 year old | Male
3. Nadia (Villain's Assistant)
17-30 year old | Female
4. Wolfy (A werewolf)
10-17 year old | Male
5. Jack (A scarecrow)
15-20 year old | Male
6. Wisteria (Hilda's niece / a Witch)
15-20 year old | Female
7. Vlad (the Vampire)
15-30 year old | Male
8. Bob the Zombie (a silent role)
15-45 year old | Male
9. Genie (A genie in a bottle)
15-20 year old | Female
10. Spectra (A blind ghost)
15-45 year old | Female
Back Stage, Light Tech, Concessions and Volunteers needed for the show.
No preparation needed. No experience necessary. Just show-up, and be ready to read out loud! You only need to audition once unless you get called back.
We can't wait to see you at Auditions!
Gold Rush Educational Program
THE OLDE COLOMA THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS AN INTERACTIVE MELODRAMA GOLD RUSH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
“Rush To Find The Riches” or "Looking For The Gold Within Yourself”
In this educational program we take a step back in time to gold rush era Coloma where we not only learn gold facts, we also meet some of the California gold rush’s most notable characters. In true melodrama fashion this is a fully interactive experience where we boo and cheer… heck, you might even get the chance to become a part of the show.
This Program fits 4th Grade California History Curriculum Requirements. These Performances are booked for individual groups February through June, Tuesday – Friday 9:30a – 4:00p (Some Evening bookings available upon request). Each Performance Ranges Between 50 – 70 Minutes in Length depending on the Amount of Student Participation (we can custom fit the length of your performance to fit your scheduling needs within reason).
This show is for school sponsored education programs only and tickets are not available at the box office. Please contact us at (530) 626-5282 or Email us below for more information.
Our Building has quite the history!
50 + years and going strong thanks to our supporters and patrons
1939: It was first erected on San Francisco's Treasure Island for the Golden Gate International Exposition by the Division of Natural Resources as their exhibit building.
1941: The building was disassembled and with care moved to Mt. Danaher and given new life as barracks for the California Division of Forestry Rangers.
1968: The building was scheduled to be burned to the ground in a fire fighting exercise. Upon hearing of it's plight our founder, June Scott, campaigned and lobbied the state. All her hard work finally paid off and then Governor Ronald Reagan sold June the building for $1.
1972: After lots of fundraising and dedication by June and our community, the doors opened and Melodrama in Coloma began.
2022: We celebrated our 50th anniversary.
Olde Coloma Theatre is a 501(3)c NonProfit Organization. We:
Promote the Arts
Promote and encourage the art of traditional melodrama in a community theatre atmosphere
Offer Education
Offer a Gold Rush Education Component to our programming for school districts
Encourage Talent
To encourage talents in all aspects of theatre arts
Participate in the Community
Participate in Community affairs and enrichment
Maintain Coloma Theatre
To provide for and maintain the Olde Coloma Theatre
For verification of NonProfit status
Please go to the Ca. DOJ https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y and search under FEIN# 942447046 (sometimes you have to enter it twice).
Volunteering
We'd love to have you join our Volunteer Team!
As a small community theatre we are always looking for help with things like: Help with ongoing building repairs and construction.
Stage Crew, Concession Counter Help, Makeup, Hair, Grant Writer, Fundraisers, Videographer/Photographer, Sewing/Mending, Pianists/Musicians, Set Builders, Carpenters, Grounds Keeping.
Come join our theatre family. You are welcome here!