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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 at the Melonlight Theater.

A five star review from an audience member named F.L. that reads: "Well worth the time and money! We'd see it again!" The white text is displayed over an image from Silence In The Jungle depicting Esme putting a flower in her hair.
A five star review from Jennifer: "I highly recommend their shows. It's a very intimate setting and they do such an amazing job with the music, dance, and acting!" The white text is displayed over a photo of Emily and Ray under stage lights.
A five star review from Jason: "Great show, great acting, great atmosphere." The white text sits atop a still image of two characters on stage with hopeful expressions.
The Junglekeepers logo includes a simple depiction of a jungle river flowing into the mountains. The Junglekeepers name is at the bottom, just above an image of a compass.

Melonlight is just a small theater company, but we’re growing, and so is our mission.

Entertainment for Mother Earth is an initiative to make our work in the theater industry have a direct impact on helping to save Mother Earth and the beautiful lands and lives she nurtures. 

Beginning in 2026, a portion of every theater ticket we sell will make its way directly into the hands of the JungleKeepers. We can’t do the work they are doing, although sometimes I fall asleep at night wishing we could. But we can make a contribution. We can support their mission with our voices and the almighty dollar. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUNGLEKEEPERS

 "AN AMAZING MIX OF DRAMA, SUSPENSE, AND DANCE!" 

Feeling lucky?

If you have never seen a show at the Melonlight Theater, enter below to win 2 FREE tickets ($100 value) to the show of your choice and be the first to know when another show is coming up.

Winners are drawn every month. Tickets are redeemable through 2026!

(Limit one entry per email.)

 "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."

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!

"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...

“A FIVE STAR SHOW EVERY TIME”

A five star review from Julia: "This unique experience should not be missed!" The text is displayed over a character in a pilot's uniform, standing under stage lights with fog in the background.
A five star review from Cindy: Totally entertained and on the edge of our seats. We will be back again!" The background photo depicts one character sitting with a corded phone to their ear, while a woman appears speaking mysteriously behind him.
A five star review from Joseph: "Funny, spooky, and lovely. Very glad we went, and excited to return in the fall." The background shows the silhouette of a mysterious figure under blue and green stage lights.

A PEEK

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. 

"A MUST-SEE IN EUREKA SPRINGS"

Hear what Melonlight Theater guests are saying...

"BEAUTIFULLY DONE!

I got goosebumps more than once. And that ending..."

"MESMERIZING PERFORMANCES"

"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."

Playing in 2026

The building where the Melonlight Theater is located on a dark and foggy evening, with sepia lights glowing and bare trees against the night sky. A ghostly figure appears in the lower right, ready to welcome new spirits to downtown Eureka Springs.

Eureka Springs Tour for Ghosts

 Premieres in 2026 and plays eternally... just like a ghost.

A black and white depiction of a character from ROBBIE!, tilting his hat and looking directly into the camera. Lights are blurred in the background, giving an air of mystery.

ROBBIE!

The suspense will have you at the edge of your seat, but the comedy will have you falling off of it.

The Rosses pose mid-dance number and point to each other while their guests sit delighted and clapping on the couch behind them. The tree sits in the background waiting to be decorated, and a large bottle sits on a side table.

Christmas With the Rosses

Be a part of the studio audience for our comedic holiday special every jolly holiday season!

An iconic scene with Michael and Sheila Ross where she stands in the background on the phone, playfully looking back at him as he sits with a cocktail in each hand and gives the camera a comical and bewildered look.

Halloween With the Rosses

Join The Rosses as they celebrate the spooky season filled with spirits both shaken and stirred.

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