Thought Theatre
Our mission is to provide the community with thought provoking theatre. We use scripted plays, spoken word, music and visual arts to create performances that are provocative, have high production values and lead the audience on journeys that stimulate the appreciation of the art of theatre while also enticing the mind into a deeper thinking process about issues and ideas raised in each particular production.
The tag line for the theatre is "entertainment for the mind."
The final performance of each show is followed by a talkback session with the actors and director about issues raised in the production. This, inevitably makes the audience feel as if they are a part of the show, which, in fact, they are.
The plan is to have a season of at least four productions. Thought Theatre will do two scripted plays from the published catalog of theatre pieces and then create two original works using material from the local artistic community of writers, musicians and artists.
In future seasons, Thought Theatre will expand its outreach by taking theatre out into the community by partnering with other businesses in the community such coffee houses, libraries and bookstores.
Welcome to Thought Theatre........
We've added a new series for 2018-2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS...and other writers too
Four evenings of original writing play playwrights, spoken word artists, poets and others. These evenings feature to or three writers. Each reading will be followed by q&a with audience.
Readings take place in Joshua Tree at ARTTRAP, located at 61961 Sunburst Circle, JT 92252. The readings begin at 4pm.
We've added a new series for 2018-2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS...and other writers too
Four evenings of original writing play playwrights, spoken word artists, poets and others. These evenings feature to or three writers. Each reading will be followed by q&a with audience.
Readings take place in Joshua Tree at ARTTRAP, located at 61961 Sunburst Circle, JT 92252. The readings begin at 4pm.
UP NEXT....
February 22-24, 2019
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT. AGAIN.
by Alice Birch
Don’t talk about changing the discussion, reversing the roles. DO IT!
Directed by Miri Hunter
featuring performances by
Ann Van Haney, Miri Hunter, James Darin Rich, Katherine Wehler
All performances take place at
ARTTRAP
61961 Sunburst Circle
Joshua Tree CA 92252
February 22-24, 2019
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT. AGAIN.
by Alice Birch
Don’t talk about changing the discussion, reversing the roles. DO IT!
Directed by Miri Hunter
featuring performances by
Ann Van Haney, Miri Hunter, James Darin Rich, Katherine Wehler
All performances take place at
ARTTRAP
61961 Sunburst Circle
Joshua Tree CA 92252
Join us Saturday February 23, for a special after show musical performance by the incomparable Lisa Mednick Powell.
2018-2019 SEASON
September 23, 2018
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Featuring the writings of Denise Diamond, Lisa Mednick Powell and Leah Solo Taylor
October 25-28, 2018
PARTICLE OF DREAD, OEDIPUS VARIATIONS by Sam Shepard
This is what happens when Greek Tragedy meets the Hi-Desert....
November 30 and December 1-2, 2018
BAPTIZED TO THE BONE by Dave Johnson
A poet with aspirations of conquering Broadway with a Gospel Poetry Opera, a preacher with no pulpit and a preacher’s wife who just wants to be anywhere else......what could go wrong?
December 15, 2018
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Featuring the writings voicing the life of Mary, the Mother
February 22-24, 2019
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT. AGAIN. by Alice Birch
Talking about changing the discussion, reversing the roles. Let your voices be heard, Women!
March 24, 2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Program: TBA
April 19-21, 2019
BOBBIE JO JACKSON: THE SPIRIT REVIVAL by Miri Hunter
Based on the original one person play that was part of the Hi-DeF Fringe festival, Bobbie Jo returns to once again to free us from the Vortex of Evil.
May 19, 2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Program: TBA
September 23, 2018
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Featuring the writings of Denise Diamond, Lisa Mednick Powell and Leah Solo Taylor
October 25-28, 2018
PARTICLE OF DREAD, OEDIPUS VARIATIONS by Sam Shepard
This is what happens when Greek Tragedy meets the Hi-Desert....
November 30 and December 1-2, 2018
BAPTIZED TO THE BONE by Dave Johnson
A poet with aspirations of conquering Broadway with a Gospel Poetry Opera, a preacher with no pulpit and a preacher’s wife who just wants to be anywhere else......what could go wrong?
December 15, 2018
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Featuring the writings voicing the life of Mary, the Mother
February 22-24, 2019
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT. AGAIN. by Alice Birch
Talking about changing the discussion, reversing the roles. Let your voices be heard, Women!
March 24, 2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Program: TBA
April 19-21, 2019
BOBBIE JO JACKSON: THE SPIRIT REVIVAL by Miri Hunter
Based on the original one person play that was part of the Hi-DeF Fringe festival, Bobbie Jo returns to once again to free us from the Vortex of Evil.
May 19, 2019
PLAY BY PLAYWRIGHTS
Program: TBA
CONGRATULATIONS!
In its first season,
Thought Theatre
received 7 Desert Theatre League Nominations.
ANN VAN HANEY, The Vagina Monologues,
Outstanding Lead Actress in a staged reading
DAWN DAVIS, The Vagina Monologues,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a staged reading
DAWN DAVIS, Kennedy’s Children,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a staged reading
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION - The Vagina Monologues
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A CABARET, VARIETY OR MUSICAL REVUE -
Stand for Freedom Cabaret
MIRI HUNTER, Stand For Freedom Cabaret,
Outstanding Director of a Cabaret, variety or musical revue
MIRI HUNTER, Stand for Freedom Cabaret,
The Bill Groves Award for Outstanding Original Writing
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
In its first season,
Thought Theatre
received 7 Desert Theatre League Nominations.
ANN VAN HANEY, The Vagina Monologues,
Outstanding Lead Actress in a staged reading
DAWN DAVIS, The Vagina Monologues,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a staged reading
DAWN DAVIS, Kennedy’s Children,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a staged reading
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION - The Vagina Monologues
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A CABARET, VARIETY OR MUSICAL REVUE -
Stand for Freedom Cabaret
MIRI HUNTER, Stand For Freedom Cabaret,
Outstanding Director of a Cabaret, variety or musical revue
MIRI HUNTER, Stand for Freedom Cabaret,
The Bill Groves Award for Outstanding Original Writing
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Scenes from Thought Theatre’s 2017-2018 Season
FEELING THAT GENEROUS SPIRIT?????
Many times you have heard that ticket sales pay for only a fraction of the cost of live theatre and music events. Shed some light on the situation and donate a little extra to THOUGHT THEATRE.
THOUGHT THEATRE is a program of PROJECT SHEBA, a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. Your donation is fully tax deductible.