Dezart Performs — Attraction in Palm Springs

Loved the writing of “Mr. Parker” and the themes of identity and how the past affects us. The acting was honest and direct. However, a woman next to me texted throughout and ruined the show for me, and I felt terrible for the actors who could see the light from her phone. There was a welcome before the show: a solicitation for funding the new theater and a warning about videotaping or recording the show. Why can’t the following be included: “Under no circumstances can you receive or send texts at any time during the performance. Please turn your phones off, not just silence them.” This is a huge reason why people don’t go to the theatre: They do not want the shared audience experience because of television manners—people are behaving as if they’re at home. I won’t return until such an announcement is made before every performance. I don’t want to repeat what I said after the performance on Sunday: “Listen trash, you should have put your phone away. You’re...

Cutest little community theater and also really pretty and excellent experience. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The show we saw, The Garbologists, was excellent! The production value was very high particularly in relation to the cost of the tickets. Great writing, acting, soundtrack, set design and even great FX....

Last show of this season. Only a 2 person show, but so enjoyable. Dezart is a lovely small Theatre. The theatre does allow alcoholic prior to show starting. Available during intermission as well. Have a quiet summer. Theatre...