Sedalia, Colorado- For the second year running, the Indian Park School House Association (IPSHA), and dozens of volunteers are staging a good old-fashioned melodrama at locations throughout Douglas County to help restore the 124-year-old Indian Park School House. Traditionally, melodramas also feature
olio performances by musicians, storytellers, comedians and the like after the play. IPSHA is seeking additional olio talent for the upcoming performances of the melodrama at Deckers Hall and the CherokeeCastle.
This year's performance is called
Bulldog Saves the Day. Fittingly enough, the melodrama tells the story of a community's endeavor to put a new roof on their local schoolhouse. The first performance, on July 4, generated well over $1000 for the school house.
At
1 p.m. on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10,
Bulldog Saves the Day heads to the historic
Decker's Hall and Resort (8570 S. Hwy. 67, along the S. Platte River Rd., at the junction of Hwy.s 126 & 67). Light refreshments and fun souvenirs will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15, but ages 75+ are free.
Also, watch for two shows at the Cherokee Castle in September. Ticket prices have not been determined as of yet, but all proceeds will benefit restoration of the historic Indian Park School House, which is listed on the Colorado and National registers of Historic Places.
To volunteer as an olio performer, or for more information about the Indian Park School House, the melodrama, restoration, building availability and charitable donations, please call Patty McDonough at 303-688-8357.