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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…

BOXOPROJECTS continues 10th Anniversary Exhibition “BOXO10X10” with Vesna Pavlović slideshow

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 16, 2022
BOXOPROJECTS continues 10th Anniversary Exhibition “BOXO10X10” with Vesna Pavlović slideshow

BoxoPROJECTS continues their 10th anniversary with a unique interactive arts collaboration. “Boxo10x10”, a celebratory exhibition in honor of Joshua Tree’s BoxoPROJECTS tenth anniversary, is very pleased to welcome Vesna Pavlović to Joshua Tree to complete her residency with a unique community exhibition. The Community Slide Show is a one-night performance and an open call to members of the community to bring, project, and share their personal collections of photographic slides in a gallery…

‘Naughty or Nice’ holiday improv at Groves Cabin Theatre

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 15, 2022
‘Naughty or Nice’ holiday improv at Groves Cabin Theatre

Listen here: Get ready to laugh your jingle bells off! The “Naughty or Nice Improv Comedy Show” will hit the stage at Groves Cabin Theatre for two performances. Quick-witted comics will play fun improv games in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. The troupe includes Desert Theatre League multi-award winning hi-desert local performers Jericho McNeltier, Charles Harvey, Ben Bees and Graham Cooley. Two very different shows are offered on one night Friday, December 16th. The first “Nice”…

“Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” at Theatre 29 Dec. 9 – 11

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 9, 2022
“Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” at Theatre 29 Dec. 9 – 11

Listen here: Reporting by Charlie Thomas Theatre 29 is serving up a cup of holiday cheer the week of December 9th. “Holly Jolly Holiday Hoopla” is the latest offering at Theatre 29, hoping to put the holiday twinkle in the eyes of Morongo Basin audiences the weekend of December 9th – 11th. The concert will feature yuletide melodies from Broadway musicals as well as new and classic holiday tunes. There will even be an opportunity to take a picture with Santa after each show. Featuring the voices…

29 Palms Art Gallery ‘Desert Crawl’ Reception 12/3

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 3, 2022
29 Palms Art Gallery December intake and Reception

The 29 Palms Art Gallery will host an art reception on Saturday, December 3. The gallery will be open all day, with a reception on the gallery patio from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Featured in the West Wing is artwork by Sonja Krastman of Joshua Tree. She is a mixed media and encaustic artist and her show, “Desert Crawl”, intends to take the viewer on a journey to experience the luminosity, mystery, details and constant disruptions found in the desert…

How you can help make ‘Dreams 4 Kids’ come true this holiday season

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
December 1, 2022
How you can help make ‘Dreams 4 Kids’ come true this holiday season

Listen here: It’s that time of year again and The Basin Wide Foundation is hard at work to ensure that those most vulnerable are at the top of Santa’s list. Dreams 4 Kids is a program of Basin Wide Foundation that makes sure all Morongo Basin children in foster care on Christmas receive gifts. Generous Santa’s choose a child or a family and shop for Christmas presents. The gifts are delivered by the child’s caseworker and on Christmas morning you will know you have brought joy into another’s…

Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 30, 2022
Thought Theatre holding auditions for Sam Shephard play ‘True West’

Thought Theatre Morongo Basin is holding auditions for its upcoming production of the play “True West” by Sam Shepard. Auditions are Sunday Dec 4 from 5-7pm at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley. The Production will be directed by Thought Theatre’s Artistic and Producing Director, Miri Hunter. Performers 25 years of age and older of any ethnicity or gender are encouraged to audition. Bring a headshot, resume and dramatic monologue, not more than 2 minutes to the audition. Performances of…

Holiday comedy ‘You are now in Bedford Falls’ at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley 12/2 – 12/4

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 28, 2022
Holiday comedy ‘You are now in Bedford Falls’ at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley 12/2 – 12/4

Listen here: Reporting by Charlie Thomas Thought Theatre brings a unique interpretation to the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” through long form improvisational performance. Ever want to just live in the world of your favorite movie? Well wonder no more as the talented cast from Thought Theatre takes you behind the 4th wall of a beloved holiday classic. “You are Now in Bedford Falls” is a lighthearted, good for all ages improv that will take you to the lives of the little-known residents of…

4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival hits the screen Nov. 11-13

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 11, 2022
YUCCA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL SET FOR NOVEMBER 15-17

The signature event of the Town of Yucca Valley returns in person the weekend of November 11 - 13. The 4th Annual Yucca Valley Film Festival take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center and is free for all attendees. With 3 red carpets, exclusive screening events and A-list Hollywood guests, the festival will once again celebrate the love of cinema and allow local audiences of the Mojave Desert to discover many movies and discuss directly with the filmmakers). The 2022 Masterclass will star…

The 10TH Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo Opens Nov. 3rd

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 5, 2022
The 10TH Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo Opens Nov. 3rd

Listen here: Reporting by Charley Thomas The 10th annual juried exhibition of the Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2022 will be on display November 3-27, at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery. An Art Expo weekend celebration will be held at the gallery Nov. 5 and 6, with artist booths, art activities, music, food and beverages. Admission is free. Featuring work from sixty artists from across the country, the month-long exhibition features artwork inspired by Joshua Tree National Park in three…

The Magical Comedy “Puffs” appears for its Final Weekend at Theatre 29

Charlie Thomasby Charlie Thomas
November 5, 2022
The Magical Comedy “Puffs” appears for its Final Weekend at Theatre 29

Listen here: Reporting by Charley Thomas Theatre 29’s magical comedy farce, “Puffs” begins its final week of productions to raving houses. “I have never laughed so much during a show” “So funny and so much fun!” “Great show with an amazing cast!” were just some of the comments shared about Theatre 29’s “Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic” from appreciative audiences. The production concludes its run this weekend and is proving to be the hottest…

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