53rd yr. of Melodrama in the heart of Gold Country
Experience Live Theater Magic.
Halloween Show
"The Case of the Doctor's Devious Depths"
...Or...
"The Corpse that wouldn't Shut up?"
Sept. 26th - Oct. 26th
Annual Halloween Show! Family Friendly.
Tickets now on sale!
In a "Steampunk-themed" Coloma, circa 1890; the villainous Dr. Thaddeus Vex has been "double-dipping"! Vex is both Coloma's only doctor, and the towns coroner. So, when his patients are mysteriously "dispatched", he makes money by retrieving their remains! Can our Hero stop the devious villain? Come and find out! Booo!
Fri & Sat eve's, Sunday afternoons Sept 26th to Oct 26th
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.
Season 53, 2025 Shows:
June 6th to July 6th
Now Playing: July 25th to August 24th
Now Playing: July 25th to August 24th
"Liars, Lawyers & Laughingstocks "
...Or...
"Putting Coloma Back on the Map"
Written and Directed by: Ian B. Roberts
## No Matinee Sunday June 8th ##
Don't miss this hilarious debut production by Ian Roberts!
On-line tickets available up to 1 hr. before the show. Box Office will take phone orders up to 30 mins before the show. 530-626-5282.
Now Playing: July 25th to August 24th
Now Playing: July 25th to August 24th
Now Playing: July 25th to August 24th
"The Best Little Tea House in the West"
...Or...
"When a Deed is Done!"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
Directed by: Jason Boyer
## Tickets on sale now ##
On-line tickets available up to 1 hr. before the show. Box Office will take phone orders up to 30 mins before the show. 530-626-5282.
Sept 26th to Oct 26th
"The Case of the Doctor's Devious Depths"
...Or...
"The Corpse that wouldn't Shut up?"
Written by: Jason Boyer & Beth LaBean
Additional Material: Susan Fredricks
Directed by: Jason Boyer
Tickets now on sale!
On-line tickets available up to 1 hr. before the show. Box Office will take phone orders up to 30 mins before the show. 530-626-5282.
Nov. 28th to Dec. 21st
"Thrice upon a North Pole Christmas"
...Or...
"Get Lost, Jack Frost!"
Written by: Melynda Tipton
Directed by: Melynda Tipton & Alisha Murry
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On-line tickets available up to 1 hr. before the show. Box Office will take phone orders up to 30 mins before the show. 530-626-5282.
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 theatre's upkeep and improvements. Other than a small stipend for the piano player, Olde Coloma Theatre has no paid positions, just volunteers. All donations, small or large, go directly to maintaining or improving the theatre and is greatly appreciated. Our Non-profit Tax ID# is 94-2447046. 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!
Next: Replace the siding on the building's right side . We really need your donations to complete.
Update: Thanks to our donors and sponsors, new siding, insulation and fire door are being installed.
Update: Thanks to our donors and sponsors, new siding, insulation and fire door are being installed.
Update: Thanks to our donors and sponsors, new siding, insulation and fire door are being installed.
Update: Thanks to our donors and sponsors, new siding, insulation and fire door are being installed.
Update: Thanks to our donors and sponsors, new siding, insulation and fire door are being installed.
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!