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Grover Beach
www.jackswashtubgroverbeach.com
360 W. Grand Ave. 360 W. Grand Ave.
Grover Beach, CA Grover Beach, CA
( (805 805) ) 489-1192 489-1192
Visit a mystical town, experience romance
in the Wild West, and find a missing body
at the Great American Melodrama
The Great American Melodrama
Theatre offers unique evenings
of music and comedy, thrilling au-
diences since opening its doors in
1975. The theatre offers fun, inter-
active, family-friendly performanc-
es with top-tier professional actors
from all over the country who greet
audiences at the door, entertain
them all evening on and off stage,
and deliver the best performances
on the Central Coast.
Known as “the Melodrama” by
its fans, the theatre offers fresh,
funny shows with titles that you
won't see anywhere else. Modern
musical plays or contemporary
takes on familiar stories are all
performed in the melodrama style,
including the use of broad comedy
and larger-than-life characters. In
true melodrama theatre style, audi-
ences are encouraged to boo the
villain, cheer the hero, and swoon
for the lovers.
A favorite experience for many
in the audience is interacting with
the performers throughout the
evening. The actors not only per-
form but also greet guests at the
door, show them to their seats,
serve food at the snack bar, and
take time during intermission to
celebrate birthdays and anniver-
saries in the crowd.
With a wide variety of food,
snacks, desserts, beer, wine,
Laugh out loud,
boo the villains
and cheer the
heroes!
Boo, cheer, and swoon with larger-than-life villains and heroes.
and sodas as well as a third-act
Vaudeville Revue, an evening at the
Melodrama is three experiences in
one: A great play, delicious dining,
and a themed cabaret full of music,
parody, and comedy sketches.
Over the next few months, the
Melodrama actors explore a mysti-
cal town, outsmart Western bad
guys, and solve the mystery of a
missing body.
Wizard of Halzyon, now until
June 13
Trapped in a mundane life,
Gail’s wish is granted when an
earthquake transports her to Hal-
zyon, a mystical town in the coastal
marine layer. She is enlisted by a
cursed stranger to defeat the town’s
elusive wizard, reluctantly leading
a mismatched crew. Their journey
is filled with chaos, secrets, and a
tumultuous quest to return home.
The Saga of Roaring Gulch,
June 19 – August 1
In the lively Wild West town of
Roaring Gulch, CA nouveau riche,
49er style, Hilda Heartfelt captures
the heart of Marshal Wyatt Win-
chester and the attention of the cun-
ning gold hunters, Bart Black and
Calantha. Get ready for a musical
melodrama that will make you tap
your boots and clutch your heart.
Murder on the Air, August 7 –
September 19
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 disap-
peared. The remaining staff must
continue with various programs
while solving the mystery, all while
staying on the air.
Get your tickets, here, ladies
and gentlemen!
The Great American Melo-
drama Theatre is located at 1863
Front St, Oceano. The box office
is located at 1827 Front St. For
tickets and more information, visit
americanmelodrama.com or call
the box office at (805) 489-2499.