Chris and Betsy Taloff, In Memory of

Paul and Barbara Taloff, Present

The Ghost of Woodland Opera House

**Final Weekend of Performances**

Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Purchase tickets Here

Looking for something to do to celebrate the spooky season? We’ve got the perfect thing, come downtown to catch one of the final performances of The Ghost of Woodland Opera House! This show will give you all of the chills and supernatural intrigue that you want in preparation for Halloween. Written by Matthew Abergel and Bob Cooner, the play is a homage to the WOH -  delving into the history of our building and the story of William Porter (played by Rodger McDonald), the firefighter who lost his life in the Opera House while fighting the great Woodland fire of 1892. Want to learn more and see how the story pans out? Come see the show!  

Many Thanks to Zoart Photography for these wonderful images!

Final performances this week on Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors 62+, and $15 for children 17 and under. Balcony tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available. Purchase at the button below or at our Box Office (530) 666-9617 / 340 Second Street. Box Office hours: Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased in person 2 hours prior to each performance.

See our current Covid Policy Here

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Upcoming Auditions

This Week: Young Performers ages 7-12 years old

Auditions for our Winter Risings Stars production of Disney's The Aristocats KIDS will be held this week!

When: Friday, October 28 and 29 at 4:00 p.m. 

Where: 4th Street Rehearsal Hall (415 4th Street, Woodland)

Tuition: $225 (once cast)

Directed & choreographed by Bailey Robinson-Burmester, this show is based on the Disney animated film and features a jazzy, upbeat score. No appointment necessary. Find more details on roles, rehearsal schedule, and all that you need to be prepared for a great audition here!

Next Month: Adults and Teens

Auditions for the classic, An American in Paris will take place in November.

Who: Ages 18 – mature adult. Minimum age for dancers is 16.

When: Saturday & Sunday, November 5th and 6th at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Rehearsal Hall at 415 4th Street, Woodland. 

Directed by Angela Baltezore and choreographed by Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya (recent Director/Choreographer of In The Heights). Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris is the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city – each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. 

No appointment necessary. For more information on Rehearsal Schedules, Show Synopsis, Available Roles, How to Prepare, etc., go to the Auditions page of our website by clicking the button below. 

AUDITIONS

Sharon Joyce presents

A Christmas Story

November 18 - December 11

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Based on humorist, Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, A Christmas Story is a favorite for all ages.

The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker who is on a mission to convince his mom & dad that he needs a genuine Red Ryder BB gun from Santa at Christmas. As neither parent budges, Ralphie even pleads his case to Miss Shields, his teacher, who utters the same words he keeps hearing from the parents... "you'll shoot your eye out!" Nonetheless, Ralphie persists. The play includes all of the hilarious and memorable moments from the much beloved 1983 movie.

Tickets are on sale now at the button below for performances on Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors 62+, and $15 for children 17 and under. Balcony tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available. Box Office (530) 666-9617 / 340 Second Street, hours are: Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased in person 2 hours prior to each performance.

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Classes for Youth and Adults

Dance classes for all ages open!

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Cardio & Hip Hop. Come join the fun!

We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and community by following the guidelines provided by Yolo County and the CDC. In accordance with the latest guidelines, TADA is now masks optional. We highly encourage families to make the best decision for their students. We will still have masks available on-hand and will be following proper sanitization standards to ensure a healthy environment for all.

Find All Class Information and Register Online HERE

TADA News

Halloween Theme Week!

It’s that time again! TADA’s Halloween Week is from Monday October 24th through Monday, October 31st (Halloween.) Come dressed in fun Halloween themed attire (Halloween shirts, accessories, etc.) or fully decked out in costume – we’ll be here for it! All we ask is that anything that you wear be appropriate for school (nothing bloody, gory, or not age-appropriate) and that it is safe to dance in (no full face masks, please.) All proper dance shoes must be worn.

Come have fun! We will feature the best on our social media: @woodlandoperahouseannex on Facebook and Instagram. 

Youth Workshops

Spring Musical Theatre Workshop Registration - Coming November 15th!

Our Spring Musical Theatre Workshops, A Dream is a Wish: Songs of Wands, Wishes, and Whimsy will open registrations on November 15th. These workshops will begin the week of February 21st and will perform April 22nd and 23rd.

More details to be announced soon so keep checking our social media channels and website for updates! These workshops are open to students ages 3 years old through 12th grade. 

Nutcracker Caroling Cast - Audition Sign-Ups Underway!

Audition: November 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Those auditioning will be taught a carol at the audition. No sheet music or prepared song required. *Please sign-up for the audition via this link.

Workshop is open to any young performer ages 8-years-old or older.  

If cast, every performer will need to enroll in the Nutcracker Caroling Cast Workshop. Workshop will teach music theory, harmony, and ear training, through a cappella holiday vocal pieces. All experience levels are welcome as long as the performer is willing to learn!

All cast members will be costumed carolers for pre-show greetings at the theatre and at the top of our holiday production of the Nutcracker Sweet. 

Caroling Cast Workshop Tuition: $95.00

Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., November 28th through December 6th (no class rehearsal 12/8.) 

Dress Rehearsals: December 13th and 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Performances: December 16th at 7:00 p.m., 17th and 18th at 2:00 p.m. *Possible performance Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Annual See's Candies Fundraiser

Our Education Program's “Yum Raising” fundraiser has officially begun! Running now through Friday, December 2nd, you can help our students by purchasing See's Candies.

Proceeds from sales will send our Rising Stars cast of Godspell, JR to the Junior Theatre Festival in February 2023! The festival allows our kids to not only be 

adjudicated on a 15-minute selection from their musical, but to participate in workshops and concerts led by Broadway and industry professionals. It also showcases our program as a whole and gives all involved the best experience possible.

Make your holiday list and order by the December 2nd deadline. Order online by using the button below, and if you have any questions reach out to one of our TADA students or email us at [email protected] Thank you for supporting our students again!

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Meet the Guild Board

We’d like to officially introduce you to our new Guild Board. These individuals are committed to welcoming new members and growing the Guild so it becomes an even more active support to the Opera House.

Board members are pictured left to right, please read more about them below.

Kelly Coleman (Vice President) finds herself at the theater a lot as the mom of a Woodland Opera House Broadway Bound member and Rising Stars performer.  Kelly lives in Davis and is currently the Chairperson for the STEAC Holiday Program - a very special neighbor-helping-neighbor program serving low-income residents of Davis for the December holidays. She also serves on the Site Councils for her daughter's junior high school and her son's elementary school in Davis. 

Erik Daniells (Secretary) is an accomplished musical theatre conductor and pianist and has worked at notable theatre companies including Minneapolis's esteemed Guthrie Theatre, Denver Center, North Shore Musical Theatre, and Sacramento Music Circus to name a few. A career highlight was being the vocal director and onstage pianist for the Academy Award nominated film Lady Bird. He is very honored to return to the Opera House after spending much of his early days behind the piano at this historic theater. He is on an extended hiatus from performing while he raises his daughter, Iris and has taken on a leadership role at Corner Drug, the family business. He is very happy to be able to work with nonprofits such as the Opera House Guild and NAMI Yolo County, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 

Christopher Charles Olvera (Treasurer), a native of Woodland is no stranger to the Woodland Opera House. His first show on the historic stage took place when he was 14 years old. After a hiatus he returned in 2019 as the iconic and excruciatingly creepy Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a role which won him an Elly award for Best Supporting actor. He is thrilled to volunteer his time at the WOH and looks forward to seeing you there! 

Pat Aukes (President) loves to volunteer his time to local charities and organizations. In addition to his Woodland Opera House Guild Presidency, he is Vice President of the Yolo County Fair Heritage Foundation. Among being a premier real estate broker in the area, Pat is a talented actor performing in many hits at the WOH such as Newsies, Sister Act and Bye Bye Birdie to name a few. He hopes to see you at our historic theatre soon!

Find more information about the Guild at the button below, there you can also register and pay membership dues. Send any questions to [email protected].

Guild Information