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MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: Michael Shaw
Date Submitted: 9/29/2024
Applicant Type: Non-Profit Organization
Name of Organization: Dezart Performs
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Tell us about your project:
1.Project Name: Dezart Performs-The Next Stage: Converting a Church into a Theatre
2.Project Address: 6205 S. Riverside Drive, Palm Springs
3.Project Type: Grant
4.This project improves: Business Community, Historic Preservation, The Economy,
Tourism, Other: Arts and Cultural Opportunities
5. What demographic(s) does this project serve?
Children/Students, Entire Palm Springs Community, Individuals with Disabilities,
LGBTQ+, Seniors
6. Estimated project cost: $989,000.00
7. Short description of proposed project.
Established in 2008, Dezart Performs is known as a first-class professional theatre
company – the only Equity theatre in Palm Springs. We are known for producing
bold, thought-provoking, contemporary theatre. Every year our audience grows –to
the point that we have long since outgrown our current home. After launching a
capital campaign in May 2022, we are in the process of purchasing the First Church of
Christ, Scientist, to convert into a beautiful 150-seat theater. Designed by
esteemed Modernist architect Albert Frey, our goal is to safeguard the historic
integrity of the church by preserving its original architectural elements and
foundational characteristics, ensuring that its historical essence remains intact for
future generations. We will convert the interior into a fully functioning theater, with
an adequate back stage area, dressing rooms, a rehearsal hall, offices, lobby and
box office.
Applicant’s information:
Name of Contact Person: Michael Shaw
Contact Person’s Phone Number:(310) 489-4373
Contact Person’s Email Address: michael.shaw@dezartperforms.org