Dezart Performs

Thank you to The Standard for their feature article about Phase Two of Dezart Performs' renovation!

Season Packages go on sale to the public July 29th.

For the full article: https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=thestandard_vol14_issue7&u=thestandardmagazine
Page 20-21.

Gay Desert Guide writes, "Dezart Performs has entered a pivotal new chapter as Phase Two of the Dezart Playhouse transformation begins, advancing the adaptive reuse of the former First Church of Christ, Scientist into a fully equipped, modern performing arts center. Following the successful completion of Phase One during Season 18, the company now moves forward with major upgrades supported by a generous additional $200,000 gift from writer/producer and longtime supporter David Clark Lee, who has challenged the community to match his contribution.

Dezart Playhouse Phase Two Renovation Begins Dezart Performs launches Phase Two of the Dezart Playhouse renovation with major upgrades, historic status, and community support.

The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously to award the Dezart Playhouse the highest designation as a Class 1 Historical Landmark. Mayor Pro Tem David Ready said, "it’s an amazing addition both to our city, and in terms of what it will bring to the culture and what it will bring to the community. Palm Springs is better for what you’ve done with this building."

Palm Springs landmark designation preserves Albert Frey-designed church turned theater ⋆ The Palm Springs Post The First Church of Christ Scientist, now home to Dezart Performs, earns the city's highest historic designation, protecting a rare example of Desert Modernism designed by one of Palm Springs' most celebrated architects.