The Desert Scene

The Desert Scene

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The Desert Scene episodes

  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Kim Schroeder Long, Actress/Singer

    Actress/Singer Kim Schroeder Long joins Bonnie G. on The Desert Scene to chat about her cabaret show What Would Judy Do? The tribute to Judy Garland takes place February 11th as part of the Sunday Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert. For more information: www.SundayCabaretSeries.com

    13 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Tim Mulligan, Playwright

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes playwright Tim Mulligan, who tells us about his first play, Witchland, which opens at Revolution Stage Company on February 7th. The play is based on Mulligan's experiences growing up in the city of Richland in Eastern Washington State, called "the most toxic place in the Western Hemisphere." The plot combines witchcraft with the dangers of a nearby nuclear reactor.

    SHOW INFO: www.revolutionstagecompany.com

    13 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Joel Baker, Pianist/Accompanist

    Popular Coachella Valley pianist/accompanist Joel Baker joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene. He chats about his early career and his move to the desert, as well as a all-new open mic event that he's hosting at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City. Joel also offers some do's and don'ts for folks considering attending their first open mic night. 

    SHOW INFO: www.theroostlounge.com

    13 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Carolyn Gross, Re-Invention Strategist & Author

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with Award-winning speaker, author and re-invention strategist Carolyn Gross about her upcoming event at the Sec-he Spa at the new Agua Caliente Cultural Center in Palm Springs. She also discusses how slowing down and "priming the canvas" before we attempt any big changes in our lives is the way to go. 

    SHOW INFO: www.creativesolutions.com

     

    13 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Jason Mannino, Actor

    Actor Jason Mannino joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene. He shares his thoughts on his role in Script2Stage2Screen's staged reading of Ed Friedman's new play, Let it Rain. The story revolves around a small community theatre's last-ditch efforts to save itself with a performance of the play The Rainmaker.

    SHOW INFO: www.script2stage2screen.com

    12 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Kristen Howe, Actress

    On this edition of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes actress Kristen Howe, who is taking on the role of The Emcee in CV Rep's upcoming production of Cabaret. Kristen talks about the challenges of portraying a character most often played by a male actor. She also tells us about her early career, and originating a role in the show One Way Ticket to Hell. 

    SHOW INFO: www.cvrep.org

    15 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Robyn Cohen, Actress

    This time on The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with actress Robyn Cohen, who's featured in the cast of Dezart's next offering, What The Constitution Means To Me. Robyn's extensive resume, with many New York and L.A. credits, includes a Desert Theatre League win for Best Supporting Actress in Romance, Romance at CV Rep - her last appearance in Palm Springs. Her current role addresses how the Constitution affects the lives of women and minorities - past, present and future. For info and tickets go to www.dezart.org.

    14 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Susan Edwards Martin, Broadway Performer

    Susan Edwards Martin joins Bonnie G. to discuss Live, Laugh, Love - a Sondheim Celebration. coming up January 18, 2024 at the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at Rancho Mirage High School. A Broadway veteran, Susan joins a star-studded cast of cabaret artists, including Eileen Barnett, Jason Grah, and Julie Garnye, along with the students of the high school's Musical Theatre University for this event. For tickets and info, go to www.musicaltheatreguild.com

    12 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Marc Saltarelli, Film Director

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes award-winning film director, Marc Saltarelli, director of Studio One Forever which is being featured at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival. The documentary tells the story of Studio One, the first gay nightclub in the United States, which opened in 1974. Marc shares details about what went on behind the scenes and some of the big names who frequented the club. For more info, go to www.studiooneforever.com

    13 min

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Bonnie Gilgallon features weekly conversations with local and visiting artists, musicians, actors, authors and others who contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Southern California's Coachella…