Charlie Thomas is a local theatrical director, actor, producer, stage designer and playwright with over thirty-five years’ experience in both professional and non-professional live theatre, film, television, and radio. His pedigree includes most of the…

“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop on Saturday, 5/20

Fresh off a highly successful live show, The Rotating Players are hosting the fifth of their monthly improv workshops tomorrow, (May 20th.) Theatre 29’s Improvisational Theater program, “The Rotating Players” will be hosting their May educational workshops on Saturday the 20th from 2pm – 4pm at Theatre 29. With a capacity attendance at their previous workshops and several overwhelmingly successful performances this year, spaces are filling up fast for this Saturday’s class, however, there are…

Hi-Desert Fringe Festival hosts kick-off event Saturday, May 13

The Hi Desert Fringe Festival invites you to join them for their kick-off of FRINGE WEEK! The festival producers will be on the back patio at Fans Bar and Grill in 29 Palms, May 13 from 7-10pm. There will be live music, the Fan’s famous BBQ food truck and drink specials. Come and get your FRINGE on!! Fans Bar and Grill is located at 4966 Adobe RD in 29 Palms. Tickets are still available for the festival weekend May 19-21 showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, featured…

New Artist In Twentynine Palms Shares Talents With Theatre 29 Audiences

Much of the magic of live theatre happens outside the spotlight. Recently, an acclaimed artist lent his skills to our local community theatre. When travelling artist Kevin Maddrey recently settled into Twentynine Palms, he wanted to contribute to the local arts. The artist, hailing from Northern California, contacted Gary Daigneault, the director of the upcoming production, “Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale” at Theatre 29. He was first invited to a rehearsal and then discussed…

Joshua Tree Art Gallery unveils new “High Desert Icons” exhibition May 6

Joshua Tree Art Gallery or “JTAG” will hold an unveiling and opening reception for “Portraits of High Desert Icons” featuring portraits by local painters, Snake Jagger and Paul Donaldson and assemblage works by Joey Bebar on May 6 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit includes portraits of local luminaries Janis Commentz, Teddy Quinn, Paul Donaldson, Bonnie Brady, Patrick Hasson, Lee Scott and Alice Jones, Dave Kilburn, Bobby Furst, Snake Jagger, Karyn Sernka, Kat Johnson, Katie Nortonis, Bradley Trafton,…

29 Palms Art Gallery opening art reception May 6th

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, May 6, to celebrate the April exhibition. The gallery will be open all day, and reception hospitality will be served on the gallery patio from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet the artists. Admission is free. The band “The Aliens That Ate Hollywood” will play at the reception. Featured in the West Wing in May is artwork by Tracey Keilly and Ron Therio in “The Galactic Federation presents: Thy Kingdom Come”.…

“Put a Face On It” Elementary Student Art Show at Black Rock Art Gallery

Groundwork Arts, an organization which provides innovative arts education opportunities by connecting local professional practicing artists with students, is very excited to announce an exhibition of artworks by elementary students from Morongo Unified School District, entitled “Put a Face On It: Character Paintings” at Black Rock Art Gallery. This exhibition, produced in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park, will feature 122 paintings by students from 10 schools, with support from 102…

Joshua Tree Art Gallery “Portraits of High Desert Icons” reception on May 6

Joshua Tree Art Gallery or “JTAG” will hold an unveiling and opening reception for “Portraits of High Desert Icons” featuring portraits by local painters, Snake Jagger and Paul Donaldson and assemblage works by Joey Bebar on May 6 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit includes portraits of local luminaries Janis Commentz, Teddy Quinn, Paul Donaldson, Bonnie Brady, Patrick Hasson, Lee Scott and Alice Jones, Dave Kilburn, Bobby Furst, Snake Jagger, Karyn Sernka, Kat Johnson, Katie Nortonis, Bradley Trafton,…

The Rotating Players Announce Their Spring IMPROV Show: Improvpalooza! May 6

Spring has sprung and your neighborhood improvisers are bloomin' crazy! Come experience live improv comedy with award winning performers Jericho McNeltier, Graham Cooley, Benjamin Bees, Charles Harvey and guest performer Tiffany Crocker with host Liyan McNeltier attempting to corral the chaos; you never know where their nutty characters and twisted humor will end up next. The Rotating Players’ “Improvpalooza” will take place Saturday, May 6th at 7:00pm. Audience participation is the…

Applications for Theatre 29 Award-Winning 2023 Summer Youth Theatre Program Available

After a wildly successful 2022 session, the Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater program is well into the planning stages for 2023 and staff members are ready for this exciting educational experience in the live arts! The camp will run Monday through Friday from June 26 through July 30, culminating with performances of “Disney’s Frozen Kids” for the 7-10 year olds and “Frozen Jr.” for the 11-17 year olds. The Youth Theater Program and the performances will all be held at the Theater at 73637 Sullivan…

Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Theatre 29

Auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream have been announced for Saturday, April 29th from 5-8 PM with Callbacks on Sunday, April 30th from 6-8 PM. For the first time, ever, Theatre 29 will be offering Shakespeare! Director Charlie E. Parker is looking for a cast of 12-20 performers to play various characters such as young lovers, fairies, clowns & dancers. This production will utilize blacklight and UV reactive body paint, makeup, costuming and sets! Come be a part of this groundbreaking,…