Melodrama in the heart of Gold Country
2023 Season Opener! May 5, 2023 - June 11, 2023
“Not Worth Their Weight in Sterling”
OR
“Are YOU Worthy?”
Directed by Ruby De Quiroz
ALSO!
We're now accepting reservations for our 51st Season. You can buy your tickets below or call the box office at (530)-626-5282 and reserve your tickets.
Our current show is:
"Not Worth Their Weight In Sterling" or "Are YOU Worthy?"
This fast-paced "comedy-of-errors," features 2 villains, 2 families and 1 fortune! All in a hilarious Melodrama! Suitable for all ages. This Show runs every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, May 5th to June 11th. With Sunday Matinees at 2pm on these dates: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 and 6/11. Matinees WILL fill quickly!
SHOW TIMES, EVENTS AND AUDITIONS
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 (530)-626-5282
Note: Parking is tight so be there early.
2023 Show Schedule
May 5 - June 11
Aug 25 - Sept 10
May 5 - June 11
"Not Worth Their Weight in Sterling"
OR
"Are YOU Worthy?"
Written By: Robert Haynes
Additional Material: Ruby Jean DeQuiroz, Jason Boyer & Beth LaBean
June 30 - Aug 6
Aug 25 - Sept 10
May 5 - June 11
"Pirates Too: The Captains Triangle"
OR
"No Time For Low Tide"
Written by: Jason Boyer and Beth LaBean
Aug 25 - Sept 10
Aug 25 - Sept 10
Aug 25 - Sept 10
Coloma Live!
Open Mic and Variety Nights
Sept 29 - Oct 29
Sept 29 - Oct 29
Aug 25 - Sept 10
"Hilda's Haunted Retirement Home"
OR
"Remember The Golden Fool!"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
Nov 17 - Dec 17
Sept 29 - Oct 29
Nov 17 - Dec 17
Christmas Show
"Twice Upon a North Pole Christmas"
OR
"There's Snow Time Like the Present"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
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
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:
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!