"The Watered Down Saloon" or "A Trip Out West"
The Watered Down Saloon or A Trip Out West is a show with mystery and heart. The owner of a saloon mysteriously disappears and the underhanded sheriff is in no rush to find him. An uptown, slightly snobby, sister of the owner shows up in search of her brother. Can the saloon girls and the saloon handy man find their proprietor and keep the sheriff from shutting them down?
Running from July 24th through August 23rd. Written by Melynda Tipton and directed by Jason Boyer, this show promises to be a night to remember! Tickets on sale now!
Audition - Completed
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
August 3rd at 6pm OR August 5th, at 6pm...
OPEN AUDITIONS for the Olde Coloma Theatre's THIRD SHOW of Season54!
"Mrs. Waldecott Vs. The Mad Scientist" Or "The Wacky Lacky-napping of 1902!"
This is the fifth episode in the long-running series, started in 2016, by Jason Boyer and Beth LaBean. It features the exploits of the Motherlode's famous ghost hunter! Her loyal sidekick, Lacky. And Coloma's over zealous Mayor, William R. Cashman.
Roles Needed to Complete Our Cast:
Men:
1. The Villain,
Dr. Boris Baddenworse
Mad Scientist
(Aged 30-70 years old.)
2. Candy Shop owner,.and towns person
Mr. Gobstopper
(Aged 25-60 years old.)
3. The Mayor's Assistant & Nephew
Mr. Flabbergast
(Aged 16-30 years old.)
4.Male Townsperson & sarcastic newcomer in Coloma,
Fredrick
(Aged 10-20 years old.)
Women:
1. The Villain's Assistant
and his first attempt at mind control
Ms.Patchwork
(Aged 10-20 years old.)
2. Local Townsperson and friend of Fredrick
Tessa
(Aged 10-20 years old.)
Auditions consist of cold reading from the Production script, for the Director and Staff.
Rehearsals are typically three evenings.a week, for 6 weeks. With a dedicated Tech Week, before opening.
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinees at 2pm, from October 2nd to November 1st, 2026. (5 weeks.)
NO experience necessary! NO preparation needed. NO classes to take. NO fees to pay! Just be willing to learn the art of Melodrama. And be willing to attend rehearsals, Tech Week and all performances!
❄️ Show #4 for Season 54 ❄️
Upcoming open auditions for:
"Once Upon a North Pole Christmas" or "There's No Business Like Snow Business"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
Directed by: Jason Boyer
This family-friendly, live-action, audience-participation melodrama; features on-stage performances of an original Christmas Melodrama. Santa, Mrs.Claus, elves, and of course, a Villain! The show also includes live music and Christmas caroling. There is NO RELIGIOUS THEMES in the Production.
The Cast: (Cast size 9-11 people, with additional Chorus Members.)
- Jingle Bell - Heroine & Comedy Relief (female, age 16 - 25)
- Poinsettia - Santa's Right hand elf (male or female, age 16 - 30)
- Woody Carver - Our Villain! Disgruntled elf. (male, age 16 - 40)
- Pepper Corn - The Villain's assistant. (female, age 14 -35)
- Mrs. Claus - Matronly wife of Santa. (female, age 30 -60)
- Various Elves, with smaller speaking roles. (male or female, age 5 - 17 years old)
- Various Chorus Members (no speaking roles) who perform Christmas carols, during Shows, between the scenes of our play. (male or female, ages 5 - 99)
Rehearsals:
Actors and chorus members rehearse 3x per week, 3 hours per night, at our historic Theatre, in Coloma. Rehearsals typically happen during the week, in the evenings, after work and school.
A dedicated Tech Week, prior to the Show opening on November 20th, 2026.
NO experience necessary! NO preparation needed. NO classes to take. NO fees to pay! Just be willing to learn the art of Melodrama. And be willing to attend rehearsals, Tech Week and all performances!
The Show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. And Sunday Matinees at 2pm. From November 20th to December 20th.
Audition Information:
-When: October 5th or October 7th
-Time: 6pm to 8pm (starting at 6pm)
-Where: The Olde Coloma Theatre
-How to audition:
Attend one of the two open auditions, cold read from the Show's production script for the Director and Staff. (you may attend both auditions, but are only required to attend one audition, to be considered for a role.)
-Requirement:
- Attend 3x weekly rehearsals
- Attend full Tech Week
- Perform all 14 performs
We can't wait to meet you!!
Welcome to Olde Coloma Theatre!
The Board of Directors of the Olde Coloma Theatre are pleased to announce, the season schedule for Season 54!
Four productions, beginning May 29th, 2026. Running thru to December 20th, 2026. With open-audition dates for all four of our Melodrama productions this year. As well as two, behind-the-scenes volunteer days. And of course, the 2025 Season 53 Award Show, being held in March!
Don't miss any of these events for Season 54!
Upcoming Auditions
Once Upon a North Pole Christmas Needs:
Cast size is 9 to 11 people
New Rehearsal Dates: October 5th and 7th at 6pm.
Friday, Saturday Nights & Sunday Afternoons
Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays
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.