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13th Jan 2025

Joshua Carr & Ray Limon | Crafting Unique Theater Magic Under the Stars at Desert Theatricals

Step into the vibrant world of theater in this lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence. Recorded live at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, California, and proudly sponsored by the McCallum Theatre, this episode features a captivating interview with entertainment professionals Joshua Carr and Ray Limon from Desert Theatricals. From delightful personal anecdotes to insights on the booming desert arts scene, Carr and Limon share their unique journey and the creative magic behind Desert Theatricals’ success.

Takeaways;

• How a spontaneous move to the Coachella Valley led to theatrical success.

• The origin and growth of Desert Theatricals and its unique offerings.

• A glance at the Desert Theatricals’ youth program and scholarship initiative.

• The dynamic of a 33-year partnership in both life and business.

• Behind-the-scenes stories of theater life, including unexpected challenges.

• The influence of retired Broadway talent on local productions.

• Insights into the casting process for their diverse theater lineup.

• Upcoming shows and how Desert Theatricals crafts a distinct theater experience.


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Big Conversations, Little Bar
Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination.
The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around the world. And, a very special note of gratitude to our friends Skip Paige and Kate Spates for hosting us at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA, and to Chairman Garry Kief, Digital Content Whiz Leanne McNeil and all the fine staff at the McCallum Theatre, without whose sponsorship this program would not be made possible to bring you every single week. Please support these enterprises as doing so helps support our ability to deliver hours of entertainment each month to our loyal followers.

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