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.
ANNOUNCING OUR 2018-2019 SEASON
Welcome back to Thought Theatre........
We start our new season off with a new series called
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.
September 23, 2018. December 16, 2018. March 24, 2018. May 19, 2018
Check back here often to find out information on the writers and their work.
We start our new season off with a new series called
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.
September 23, 2018. December 16, 2018. March 24, 2018. May 19, 2018
Check back here often to find out information on the writers and their work.
A PARTICLE OF DREAD (OEDIPUS VARIATIONS)
by Sam Shepard
PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW FOR
October 25, 26, 27, 2018
The Elks Lodge, 6501 Barranca St, 29 Palms CA 92277
and
FOR October 28 2018
The Wonder Valley Community Center
80526 1/2 Amboy RD Wonder Valley CA 92277
by Sam Shepard
PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW FOR
October 25, 26, 27, 2018
The Elks Lodge, 6501 Barranca St, 29 Palms CA 92277
and
FOR October 28 2018
The Wonder Valley Community Center
80526 1/2 Amboy RD Wonder Valley CA 92277
2018-2019 PRODUCTIONS
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?
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.