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Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas

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…

“Peter and the Starcatcher” musical debuts tonight, Mar. 17

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 17, 2023
“Peter and the Starcatcher” opening night Gala on Mar. 17

Theatre 29 will be covered in pixie dust as “Peter and the Starcatcher” makes its debut tonight (March 17). Though tickets to tonight’s debut may be scarce, the show runs all weekend long, through the first weekend of April. Theatre 29 proudly announces the opening night gala for their production of “Peter and the Starcatcher”, March 17th. The Tony-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. From…

Theatre 29 holding auditions for musical “Pinocchio” sequel Mar. 20

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 16, 2023
Theatre 29 holding auditions for musical “Pinocchio” sequel Mar. 20

Theatre 29 will be holding auditions for Disney's "My Son Pinocchio." The show, G rated and appropriate for all ages, is the musical story of Pinocchio as told by the old puppeteer who created him, Geppetto. It takes up where "Pinocchio" ends – after Geppetto's wish for a real boy has been granted. Suddenly, the old puppeteer finds himself faced with the daunting task of raising a son. Overhearing Geppetto's concerns, Pinocchio runs away to become a star in a…

“Peter and the Starcatcher” opening night Gala on Mar. 17

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 9, 2023
“Peter and the Starcatcher” opening night Gala on Mar. 17

Theatre 29 proudly announces the opening night gala for their production of “Peter and the Starcatcher”, March 17th. The Tony-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. From marauding pirates to unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Opening night tickets are $30 which includes Hors d’oeuvres and…

Hi Desert Fringe Festival seeking volunteers for Mar. 15

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 6, 2023
Hi Desert Fringe Festival seeking volunteers for Mar. 15

Listen here: The Hi Desert Fringe Festival is seeking volunteers for this year’s event, including front of house, stage management, box office and performer hospitality crew. Also, the deadline to submit an application to perform at the 2023 Hi-Desert Fringe Festival is March 15th. The festival is still accepting applications for solo and small ensemble theatre performers, musicians, and improv groups, comics as well as filmmakers and workshop leaders. This is the festival’s sixth year of…

Members Judged Show Reception March 4 at 29 Palms Art Gallery

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 3, 2023
29 Palms Art Gallery December intake and Reception

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an awards reception on tomorrow (March 4) for the annual Members Judged Show, featuring works by the 29 Palms Artists’ Guild members. An annual tradition for many decades, the Members Judged Show will be on display in all three gallery rooms from March 2 to 26, 2023. This is an opportunity for local and regional artists in the Morongo Basin to show their best work and participate in friendly competition. An awards reception will be held for artists and the…

“House of Fox” live dance event this Wednesday, Mar. 1 in Yucca Valley

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
March 1, 2023
“House of Fox” live dance event this Wednesday, Mar. 1 in Yucca Valley

House of Fox is debuting their monthly live DJ ecstatic dance event on Wednesday, March 1st, 6:30 - 9:30pm, held at the Yucca Valley Visual and Performing Arts Center, 58325 HWY 62 in Yucca Valley. What is House of Fox? Intentionally comforting and inspiring lighting, yoga mats and pillows to stretch and rest, and a live DJ, House of Fox creates a safe space to move freely. Guests come in with an open heart and open mind, and move how they need to move. Guests don’t have to dance, either. People…

“True West” at Thought Theatre for one weekend only, Feb. 24 – 25

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 24, 2023
“True West” at Thought Theatre for one weekend only, Feb. 24 – 25

Listen here: UPDATDED 10:45 a.m. Tickets for this show are now sold out. The Pulitzer Prize finalist for dramatic theatre, Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST profiles two estranged brothers whose relationship is as savage as their surroundings. What happens when two siblings inhabit completely opposite personalities of the same soul? Starring John Ferrare, Dan Graff, Kevin Hayles and Marty Neider, Thought Theatre Morongo Basin presents this classic play, directed by Miri Hunter, for one weekend only —…

First Annual “RustFest” brings more art and music to Joshua Tree Sunday, Feb. 26

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 22, 2023
First Annual “RustFest” brings more art and music to Joshua Tree Sunday, Feb. 26

Listen here: Fans of desert art and sculpture will have another reason to rejoice as a brand new arts festival will make its debut on Sunday, February 26. The first annual “Rustfest” will feature 2D and 3D art exhibitions, live music, food and drink at the fabulous Simi Dabah Sculpture Garden at 4th Street and Sunfair in Joshua Tree. Rusty art by Ben Allanoff as well as nine acres of Simi Dabah’s sculptures will be on display and much more. Live music by Sweetbeast, Karl Young and The Sound…

“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop Saturday, Feb. 18

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 16, 2023
“The Rotating Players” improv comedy troupe hosts workshop Saturday, Feb. 18

The Morongo Basin's newest improvisational theatre troupe, The Rotating Players, are hosting the second of their monthly improv workshops Saturday, February 18th. Theatre 29’s newly reformed Improvisational Theater program, “The Rotating Players” will be hosting their February educational workshops on Saturday the 18th from 2pm – 4pm at Theatre 29. With a capacity attendance at their inaugural workshop in January and their first overwhelmingly successful performance last Saturday evening,…

Hi-Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its Sixth Season

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
February 13, 2023
Hi-Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its Sixth Season

Listen here: Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Hi-Desert Fringe Festival. In its sixth year of showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, the festival will offer three days of performances, improv, film, music and workshops presented by an array of artists May 19-21 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. The theme of this year’s festival is “As above, so below.” The theme is an acknowledgment to the collaborative atmosphere between the hi and lo desert theatre…

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