From Thursday, July 20 2006 - 8:00pm To Saturday, July 29 2006 - 10:00pm Each week
An original melodrama written and directed by Gold Country resident, Peter Tyner, will debut at the Olde Coloma Theater. Well known El Dorado County Theater actors and talented young newcomers to the stage. This is the second Melodrama of the Season. 8:00 p.m. Olde Coloma Theatre, 380 Monument Drive, Coloma, Ca General Admission $10; 12 & Under $5; 55+ $9 For more information contact: Reservations (530) 626-5282
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