Coachella Valley Repertory

Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when world-class art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy- drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic

A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire (Big; Starting Here, Starting Now; Baby), the review, Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever, is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known. Closer Than Ever is a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the “modern world.” Topics ranging from unrequited adoration... to aging... to Muzak are tackled with resounding sincerity and precisely placed hilarity. Each song is a unique story told by a new character, taking audiences, not only into the songbook of Mr. Maltby and Mr. Shire, but into the minds of the individuals facing these completely relatable challenges.

Full 2 Day Festival Pass: $120 Includes attendance at all events, including workshops of your choice. (Includes voting privileges.) The wristband allows you to come and go as you please. 2 Day Performances Only Pass: $95 Includes attendance at all performances (Includes voting privileges.) This ticket allows you to come and go as you please.

Just like a summer job you don't want. This workshop will help you BUILD CHARACTER. Exploring elements of viewpoints, Laban and the teachings of Moni Yakim, redDoor will guide fun, physical explorations that will get you out of your head and into your body, opening up your level of play and broadening your character repertoire beyond funny walks and voices ... which you will also probably do. Come ready to move!

Henry and Sonia are having a difficult evening with Arnaud, their wakeful six-year-old son; but Henry has other worries. About to publish the results of two years’ research on the flatness of galaxy halos, he’s desperate to make a good impression on the distinguished astrophysicist Hubert Finidori, who wields a decisive influence over the question of Henry’s longed-for promotion. So when Hubert arrives with his rebellious wife, Inez, in tow for dinner on the wrong night, the fact that there is no food in the apartment (merely an ample supply of Sancerre) is only one of the potentially disastrous elements in play. Add to this Hubert’s often brutal treatment of Inez; his lust for Sonia; Inez’s weak head for alcohol; Henry’s discovery that rival scientists may have beaten him to the punch; Sonia’s equivocal feeling of attraction towards Hubert; and the entirely unpredictable behavior of the invisible Arnaud—and the stage is set for a catastrophic unraveling of no

Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose.

7:30-8:15 PM Tom Dreeson - "Still Standing" 8:25-8:45 PM - Jason Stuart – Stand Up Comedy 8:45PM-9:15 redDoor – Improvisational Comedy

Mary will share what helped her get serious about booking a Late Night set after a long hiatus from stand-up while raising her daughter.

7PM “Contributions to Comedy” awards featuring Steve Bluestein and Joyce Bulifant 7:20-7:50PM “Pure & Weary” sketch comedy 7:50-8:20 Mary Gallagher stand up comedy 8:20PM Festival Competition Winners Announced as determined by YOUR VOTES!!

There is a lot of "business" that needs to be done in order to break into and sustain a career in show business. Jason Stuart, winner of the standup comedy category at last year's festival, shares the story of his lengthy career and how he got into a business that did not want or need him. Then he will work with each class participant individually to give advice and feedback on their approach to the business aspect of show business, including pictures, resumes, bios and social media.