Opening night the “The Witches” to benefit Theatre 29

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Charlie Thomas
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Theatre 29 debuts Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” on Friday, October 6th at a gala event.

For the past twenty-four seasons, opening night galas at Theatre 29 have traditionally been a fund-raising opportunity for area nonprofits. On Friday, October 6th, the opening night will be for the benefit of Theatre 29, itself. Extensive upgrades and repairs occurred over the summer at the venue, and this event will help replenish the coffers.

The opening night gala will feature food especially themed to the show catered by Kerry Jimenez, a silent auction and live auction with many great items, as well as an opportunity to see the show from a comfortable loveseat in the front row! Doors will open at 6:00 pm with the curtain going up at 7:00 pm.

The opening night audience is encouraged to dress in costume, witch or otherwise!

Tickets for this fundraiser are available online at www.theatre29.org and are $35.

The rest of the run through October 22 is also available on the website.

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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 major theatrical companies in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin including Theatre 29, Hi-Desert Playhouse, Groves Cabin Theatre, Palm Canyon Theatre and College of the Desert, to name a very few. Charlie is an active member of the greater desert performing arts scene. He currently serves as Vice-President on the Theatre 29 board of directors. He also serves on the board of the Desert Theatre League, a live performance support organization that provides judging and awards for theatrical and dance excellence for over 39 organizations. He is also a founding panelist of the Alliance of Desert Theatres which formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to network with performing arts houses all over the desert for support and networking while the industry was shutdown. During his theatrical career, Charlie has won many Desert Theatre League performance awards as well as their “Sidney Harmon” award which recognizes honorees for exhibiting theatrical excellence. Charlie Thomas joined Z107.7 in April 2020 and has greatly come to enjoy the everchanging scope of the work. He has also enjoyed the opportunity to share his breadth of knowledge and experience as Z107.7’s Entertainment Reporter. He is grateful to be able to share news stories about the wide variety of arts our beautiful basin has to offer.

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