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AN IMMERSIVE THEATER EXPERIENCE
UNLIKE ANY OTHER
only in Eureka Springs
The Melonlight Theater is located in a historic downtown ballroom, reimagined for immersive theatrical entertainment.
Melonlight co-founder and playwright promises "you don't even have to like plays, you'll love this!"
This professional theater company's collection of original shows are an absolute crowd favorite of locals and visitors to Eureka Springs. An experience not-to-be missed!
THE
MELONLIGHT THEATER
EXPERIENCE
Seated in an intimate theater, the stories unfold just inches from you - a proximity designed to create a sensory rich experience. Guests are welcome to BYOB and relax in the VIP lounge seats or enjoy an excellent vantage point from general admission. There's not a bad seat in the house!
Every Melonlight Production features captivating professional actors, skillful writing, transportive soundscapes, brilliant lighting, gorgeous costuming, and storylines that leave you hanging on to the edge of your seat.
Read on to find out which shows are PLAYING NOW and which ones are OPENING SOON.
"AN AMAZING MIX OF DRAMA, SUSPENSE, AND DANCE!"
NOW PLAYING
I Haunt You
Sept 6-Nov 16, 2024
I Haunt You will delight and frighten your senses. Follow three hopelessly romantic couples across time and space in this elegant and haunted love story.
Meet Luis and Lorelei in the thick of an old western saloon affair. Let Rose and William enchant you with their proper English romance. And enjoy the darkly comical 1960's Brooklyn newlyweds, Michael and Sheila.
You'll be glued to the edge of your seat as tragedy befalls each couple in this unexpectedly connected story. Marvel at the costumes, lighting, romantic dances, and spooky moments in this original play written, produced and performed by Melonlight Founders.
Get your tickets to I Haunt You, and you'll soon see that some love never dies.
"THE PLAY WAS BRILLIANT!
Their creativity and talent allow for simple sets and smooth transitions. I am always impressed with Melonlight productions and will return for more. This is one of Eureka Springs most valuable assets."
OPENING SOON
ANNA: 1940
Nov 29-Dec 28, 2024
Experience the return of ANNA: 1940, onstage for the first time since 2018. And this time, it's Christmas! This walk through performance is a psychological thriller that puts you in the middle of the madness. Watch as sweet Annabelle unravels in this unexpectedly spooky holiday stage show.
COMING SOON!
Silence in the Jungle
Apr 18-Jun 28, 2025
Join us for a wild river boat adventure in the Central American jungles of 1936. In Esme's desperate attempt for adventure before entering motherhood, she convinces her husband to take her on a private charter with the charming, yet eccentric Captain Alwyn. As they explore the beauty of nature, they find something much more supernatural lurking in the jungle.
COMING SOON!
"WE LOVE MEETING THE CAST AND TAKING A PICTURE AFTER THE SHOW!"
"A MUST-SEE IN EUREKA SPRINGS"
Hear what Melonlight Theater guests are saying...
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BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Melonlight Founders, Raymond and Emily Ulibarri have been creating entertainment for the stage together for over 24 years. It was on the dance floor that they fell in love, and on a dream that they created Melonlight.
The performance company began in Denver, Colorado in 2010, but found it's true home in 2014 at the now Melonlight Theater in downtown Eureka Springs.
The writing/producing/performing couple defined their artistic voices in the white - possibly haunted - walls of their unique historic space, where the professional company both rehearses and performs.
Raymond and Emily have always had a soft spot for the suspense genre. Many of their original plays feature paranormal or psychological themes, making the experience for the audience a hang-on-to-your-seat adventure.
Because the two are a real life couple, their shows often feature love stories and romantic dance moments, given their deep roots and experience in ballroom dancing.
Each of their unique and immersive productions are designed with the utmost attention to detail, unbelievable passion and professionalism, and well thought out nuances that will leave you dying to see the the same show again.
GET TICKETS"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ATTRACTION"
"BEAUTIFULLY DONE!
I got goosebumps more than once. And that ending..."
GET TICKETS
ANNA: 1940
Nov 29-Dec 28, 2024
COMING SOON!
Silence in the Jungle
Apr 18-Jun 28, 2025
COMING SOON!
"A GREAT MIX OF HUMOR AND FEAR.
One of the most unique theater experiences I've ever seen and I'd love to see more."
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