YOUNG PERFORMER AUDITIONS
Monday July 13th. Ages 5-17.
MURDER ON THE AIR
AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
In 1938 at station WBFR, a live radio broadcast faces chaos with picketing musicians, a dwindling crew, and the rumored death of the leading lady, whose body has disappeared. The remaining staff must continue with various programs while solving the mystery all while staying on the air!!
Murder on the Air: Margaret Raether
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AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
In 1938 at station WBFR, a live radio broadcast faces chaos with picketing musicians, a dwindling crew, and the rumored death of the leading lady, whose body has disappeared. The remaining staff must continue with various programs while solving the mystery all while staying on the air!!
Murder on the Air: Margaret Raether
BUY TICKETSSEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 7, 2026
It’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow like you’ve never seen (or sung!) before! Join the awkwardly charming Ichabod Crane as he waltzes his way through the town of Sleepy Hollow—meeting the lovely Katrina, the mischievous Brom Bones, and that not-so-headstrong rider of the night, the legendary Headless Horseman.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Jordan Richardson
BUY TICKETSNOVEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 31, 2026
Experience Scrooge’s Christmas cheer in a whimsical tale filled with holiday magic! Enjoy laughter with a quirky cast in a fairy tale operetta and festive music in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. This beloved family tradition promises joy and smiles for all. Get your tickets early, as they sell out fast!
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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!
DINE WITH US
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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The **Unique New York Vaudeville Revue** is rolling in with a rhythm all its own — part jazz, part spectacle, all heart. Think bright lights, bold voices, and a little bit of that big-city magic you didn’t know you were missing.
From toe-tapping tunes to laugh-out-loud moments, this is your ticket to a night where Broadway swagger meets vaudeville charm.
If you’ve got a soft spot for a *New York State of Mind*, this one’s calling your name.
Come see the show. Stay for the sparkle. Leave humming all the way home.
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Our favorite place for entertainment!
Spring break plans = handled
Set sail with The "Piratess" — now on stage and serving swashbuckles, sass, and high-seas hijinks all along the Central Coast.
Adventure is calling… and she’s got a sword in one hand and a punchline in the other.
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Just saw the show this afternoon. Very good!! The acting was top level!!! Every character was well played!!! No week spots at all!!! The costumes were spot on as are the set and props!!! We have been going to the melodrama pretty consistently for probably 15-20 years and this show is superb! 2 seniors, 1 adult, 2 young boys all had a great time. After the show I told the 5 year old I would bring him again when they had a new show and he said “I want to seee the pirates again! And the New York… Oh Jerry” 😂😂😂😂😂 as he literally hit his thigh with his fist ♥️ Winning!!! Thanks for helping me turn on small humans to the Arts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Highly recommend this production! Good script Ben Abbott, and well-acted!
Loved it! Happy to be a Season Subscriber!
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Avast, Ye Theatre-Goers—It's "The Piratess" - SLO Review
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Ben Abbott's "The Piratess," onstage at The Great American Melodrama, gives any audience looking for fun and farce just what it needs.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
What A Rollickingly Fun time we had watching Piratess...
Great review! Is it ok for small humans? 5&8?
Plot your course for adventure this weekend!
“The Piratess” is sailing into action with voyages TODAY and TOMORROW—full of daring deeds, laughter, and a crew you won’t forget.
No voyage on Sunday, so don’t miss your chance to climb aboard while the winds are right!
Grab your tickets and join the adventure before it slips beyond the horizon…
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This was so good! My grandsons even enjoyed it.
It was a great Melodrama and Vaudeville Review!
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