Melodrama in the heart of Gold Country
"Mrs. Waldecott and the Christmas Spirits" ..or.. "The Coloma Christmas
Speck-tacular!"
Performances: Nov 29th - Dec 22nd
Note: Evening shows now start at 7:30!
Parking is limited so arrive early!
Written By Jason Boyer & Beth LaBean
Directed By Jason Boyer
The Mayor asks Coloma's greatest Ghost hunters to be Grand Marshal's of the Christmas Parade. But a Villainess descends on the town just before Christmas. Troubled by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, can our two heroines stop the Villainess's plot in time for Christmas? Will the parade go on in time?
Experience the Magic of Olde Coloma Theatre
Ticket Update!
As predicted, our FOUR MATINEES for the upcoming Christmas Melodrama,
"Mrs. Waldecott & the Christmas Spirits!" Or "The Coloma Christmas Speck-tacular!" are going QUICKLY!
Please consider Friday or Saturday Evening Shows, when planning your holiday trip to Coloma! The Show begins at 7:30pm, with doors opening on Friday & Saturday evenings at 7pm.
REMAINING SHOW DATES
Saturday 12/7- Evening show: 7:30 pm
Sunday 12/8 - BEST DAY FOR MATINEE! 2 pm show
Friday 12/13 - Evening show: 7:30 pm
Saturday 12/14 - Evening show: 7:30 pm
Sunday 12/15 - ALMOST SOLD OUT! MATINEE! 2 pm show
Friday 12/20 - SOLD OUT!
Saturday 12/21 - Evening show: 7:30 pm-Good seats available
Sunday 12/22 - SOLD OUT!
Prices are the same, whether you see the Evening Shows or the Matinees. The Show is two-hours with an intermission.
We open "Black Friday," November 29th. So, if shopping and crowds aren't your thing, after Thanksgiving; get into the Holiday spirit with us!
The Cast
Beth LaBean
Jessica Thorsell
Jessica Thorsell
Mrs. Waldecott, our Heroine
Jessica Thorsell
Jessica Thorsell
Jessica Thorsell
Lacky, the Heroine's sidekick
Jason Boyer
Jessica Thorsell
Melissa Griffin
His Honor William R. Cashman, Mayor of Coloma
Melissa Griffin
Jessica Thorsell
Melissa Griffin
Twoa Waldecott, our Villainess
Ian Roberts
Melynda Tipton
Sophia Stigen
Mr. Flabberghast, the mayor's nephew and one of the narrators.
Sophia Stigen
Melynda Tipton
Sophia Stigen
The Villainess's assistant, and our narrator.
Melynda Tipton
Melynda Tipton
Melynda Tipton
One of our Townsfolk, and the Ghost of Christmas Past.
John Grover
Melynda Tipton
Melynda Tipton
One of our Townsfolk and the Ghost of Christmas Present
And:
Cedar Stigen
Amber Webster
Amber Webster
One of our Townsfolk, and "Dasher."
Amber Webster
Amber Webster
Amber Webster
One of our Townsfolk, and "Dancer."
Taylor Stigen
Amber Webster
Taylor Stigen
One of our Townsfolk.
NOTE! New SHOW TIMES!! Evening shows start at 7:30!
Showtimes: Friday's and Saturday's
Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 7:30 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
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"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 ##
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"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 29 - 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 **
**December 20th **SOLD OUT**
**December 22nd **SOLD OUT**
December 8th good seats available for Matinee
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. All donations are 100% used towards the theatres upkeep and improvements. Other than a small stipend for the piano player, Olde Coloma Theatre has no paid positions, just volunteers. 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!
your generous donations: Building update!
We are happy to announce that our "Phase 2" project is complete except for the painting.
Next up: Asking for donations to replace and insulate the right side of the buildings siding.
Next up: Asking for donations to replace and insulate the right side of the buildings siding.
Next up: Asking for donations to replace and insulate the right side of the buildings siding.
Next up: Asking for donations to replace and insulate the right side of the buildings siding.
Next up: Asking for donations to replace and insulate the right side of the buildings siding.
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!