The Desert Scene

Every year, the Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic brings world renowned symphony orchestras to the Coachella Valley. Executive Director Marnie Mitze talks with Bonnie G. and Brayan Mendoza about PSFoP's current season, along with its educational programs, and surprising history.

Voice Actress and Voice Acting Education Samantha Paris is back in the valley! She is the Founder/CEO of Voicetrax SF, a school designed to train and teach the next generation of upcoming voice actors. To get them ready for their big shot in this multibillion dollar voice-acting industry. She talks with Bonnie G and Brayan Mendoza to talk about Voicetrax, her career, and the importance of voice acting in Hollywood.

Classically trained Pianist Chip Prince has been seen on Broadway and locally with the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. Coming in and out of retirement, never escaping the call of the stage. The Palm Springs Cultural Center will be hosting a series of musical shows, and he'll doing one...with BONNIE G! Yes, that Bonnie G! Together they talk about their upcoming show, his career, his musical origins and his performances on and off Broadway.

The Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents All This Intimacy , an upcoming production about Ty, a man who gets three women pregnant in one week. As Ty deals with the ramifications of this, he comes to the realization that he has to get his life back together. DET's Artistic Director Jerome Elliot talks with Bonnie and Brayan about the show's themes, the behind the scenes, and what's in store for the Desert Ensemble Theatre.

Ruth Moir is both the founder and the CEO of the Steinway Society of Riverside County. A non-profit organization that promotes musical education to children in the county, they provide opportunities to see renowned musicians, and perform amazing music. She talks with Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza about the organization's upcoming events.

Brooke Beare has lived the life of a journalist documenting people's lives. Now she's impacting them as the Chair of Desert Arc's board of directors. She talks about the significance of community and how career oriented programs can empower disabled persons throughout the valley. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with her about Desert Arc and their upcoming fundraising events. In particular, the 2022 Desert Arc Golf Classic Tournament Fundraiser that is coming up on April 7, 2022.

Opening March 24 and running until August 10, Palm Springs The Musical: Born To Sparkle is coming to the Desert Rose Playhouse. Alyce Berard and Robbie Manning's real life experiences and tragedies inspired them to write a love letter to Palm Springs. The show features 20 original show tunes, and is starting to get some buzz in the valley. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with them about the show, their lives, and what it means to see your dream show come to life.

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk about their favorite artists that don't get enough love, and deserve more recognition for their accomplishments.

Sue Cameron has had a fascinating star-studded life journey. Having been a columnist at The Hollywood Reporter, she's had first-hand experiences with the greatest stars of all time. Her friendships range from Valerie Harper to Nicole Kidman. She talks with Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza to talk about them, along with her March 9th show Secrets of TV Legends at the Mary Pickford Theater.

Vocalist Jamey Ray has produced hundreds of recordings, 25 albums, and his musical a cappella group Voctave has over 150 million views on their videos. Him and the ten other members have performed across the globe, and represent a diverse background of experiences. He joins Brayan Mendoza, and Bonnie Gilgallon to talk about his musical origins, Voctave's success, Disney, and their upcoming March 10th show at the McCallum Theater.