GOLD FEVER AT THE ROUGH AND READY

JULY 21 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This sensational show offers loads of opportunities to boo the villain, cheer the hero, and laugh yourself silly at the crazy antics of the colorful characters that inhabit the rough & tumble world of the California Gold Rush! This action packed show brings a mining camp roaring to life with heroic action, love, betrayal, deceit and villainy.

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ABOUT THE MELODRAMA

MAKING MERRIMENT SINCE 1975

The Great American Melodrama is fun for all ages, producing top-notch musicals, comedies, and melodramas in a lively cabaret setting at prices affordable for the whole family. The Melodrama provides a unique live theatre experience in which costumed actors usher guests to their seats, take orders at the snack bar, and serve grub in addition to performing.

Some fans have called it a cross between a Saturday Night Live and Disneyland. And every show is followed by a vaudeville revue packed with song, dance, and comedy, so you get two shows for the price of one!

Between acts, the snack bar serves hot dogs, popcorn, desserts, beer, wine, and more. Be sure to leave a tip for the actors serving your fare―they’ll sing you a mini-rendition of a popular song in gratitude!

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No visit to the Melodrama is complete without a trip—or two—to our snack bar! Stop by before the show and during intermissions to get a drink, snack, or full meal. We’re famous for our popcorn, baked potatoes, and the best jumbo hot dogs around! Plus, you might recognize the friendly faces serving the food and singing to you. Unlike any other theater around, our snack bar is staffed by our hard-working actors!

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THINGS TO DO IN PISMO BEACH

Pismo Beach’s gorgeous setting means that there are all sorts of ways to connect to nature. Saddle up for horseback through the dunes just south of town and all the way to the surf on guided outings with Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch. Tours with Central Coast Kayaks take paddlers into dramatic sea caves tucked into the craggy coastline north of downtown. Or, rent a “dune buggy” or an ATV to ride the dunes at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

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Today's Tee Time: 6pm
Tickets are available for today's performance of
TRUDY & THE BEAST
By: Eric Hoit & Jorday Richardson
Directoed By: Keenon Hooks
A “tale as old as time” is given fresh life when everybody’s favorite fairy tale is blended with a sci-fi classic. A strange creature - half-man, half-fish - has been spotted near the lagoon on the 13th hole of the Black Lake Golf Course in Nipomo, CA. Trudy, an avid golfer, dismisses the stories as an urban legend. But everyone is surprised and horrified when The Creature takes a particular interest in Trudy.
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We saw it last night and loved it!

One of these days.....

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TRUDY & THE BEAST!
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Good to see the show opening. I had friends using their timeshare in Pismo and had tickets for the first Friday show when they were told it was cancelled for that Friday. They were sad and didn’t have time to schedule another date as they had to go home to Arizona the next week.

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Trudy Dockerty I feel like we should go to this and take A!

See you soon!

Terry Larson can we go?

The website is/was showing the Gold rush one but looking forward to seeing it when it opens! All good acting here

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GOLD FEVER AT THE ROUGH AND READY
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Wishing the talented, spirited, kind and amazing Lynne Pack Schlenker a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎈🎂
Thank you (and John) for the vision, tenacity and creativity that has made The Melodrama a local treasure!
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Wishing the talented, spirited, kind and amazing Lynne Pack Schlenker a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎈🎂
Thank you (and John) for the vision, tenacity and creativity that has made The Melodrama a local treasure!

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Happy Birthday Lynne. 🌺

HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎈🎈🎈

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday sweet Lynne!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNNE!❤️

Happy happy birthday Lynne!!!

Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎉🎂🎊

Joyeux anniversaire Lynn, and aloha from Kauai

Happy birthday, Lynne Pack Schlenker!!! Miss you xoxo

Hi, Mr. Schlenker! I was Aunt Eller in Oklahoma in 1970 (and in other of your productions at Righetti High School in Santa Maria. Fond memories! And, of course, I am a regular at GAM in Oceano, CA. Congratulations on your continued success! Carolyn (Taylor) Rivaldi

Happy Birthday fellow Virgo!

Happy Birthday Lynne🎂🎉🎈

Happy Birthday, Lynne! 🎉

Happiest of Birthday wishes, Lynne Pack Schlenker!! We miss seeing you and John!!

Happy birthday Lynne

Happy Happy Birthday sweet sweet lady !!!!

Miss Judy and Annette!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Lynne!!! 🎉💖

Happy birthday!!! Miss you and your whole family! 🙂

A very Happy Birthday to you Lynne! I always think of my time at the Melodrama with affection and fondness!! ❤️❤️❤️☮️ Give John a big hello from me!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dearest friend, Lynne❣️ I think you’re more than a “local treasure”….you (and the GAM) are a NATIONAL treasure‼️‼️. Love you dearly❣️🥰😘

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