Desert-Theatricals Segment – October 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert-Theatricals Segment
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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Artistic Director, director and choreographer and Joshua Carr; Dir. of Operations and Musical Director Re: The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M. 92270. (behind the Pink Elephant Car Wash).
– REPORT that Josh started out as a singer and then when he met Ray, who was a dancer. Now they do EVERY aspect of the shows.
– REPORT that they have been a personal and professional couple for over 30 years.
– DISCUSSION of what the schedule might have been, (FREE shows @ the R.M. Library) vs what they are really doing. Not really closing down, constructing in between shows.
– REPORT on the new additions; a kitchen, an orchestra pit, a main curtain, two box offices.
– DISCUSSION of where the construction budget comes from….THE CITY.
– DISCUSSION of the youth programs they provide. Desert Theatrical Junior does 3 shows a year. 100 kids in the FREE program. FREE to kids and FREE to audience.
– REPORT that they hold auditions each year for the shows and folks come from all over to audition. Cast all 3 shows from this one
– DISCRIPTION of the Theatre. The “mini” Hollywood Bowl. Can seat up to 1,000 or 180 for dinner seating.
– REPORT on different events;
1. Nov., 23, & 24 Youth Series “Into The Woods, Jr.”
2. Jan., 11 “Christmas Show 1960” is always FREE w/ Tod Macofsky.
3. Feb., 15 “Mod Squad” Variety Show
4. Broadway Series HOLD THE DATES; purchase tickets on-line or in person NOW.
– March 7 – 9 “Oliver”
– April 11 – 13 “HairSpray”
– May “Oklahoma”
– (contact info; www.desert-theatricals.com and (760) 324-4511).

Ray and Josh