Desert Ensemble Theatre
DET is committed to growing the art of theatre by producing innovative plays that underscore the complexity of human interaction. We nurture the growth of artists of all ages, on and off the stage, and create an environment that rewards and cherishes them.
- Organization
- Desert Ensemble Theatre
- Legal name
- DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY
- Organization type
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN
- 45-2677346
- IRS 501(c)(3) ruling
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Palm Springs, California
- Primary cause
- Arts & Culture
- IRS classification
- NTEE A65 — Arts & Culture
- Cause confirmed by
- CV Giving Day review against the organization's own description
- CV Giving Day status
- 2026 participant
- Official website
- https://www.desertensembletheatre.org
- Giving page
- https://www.mightycause.com/organization/DET
501(c)(3) status confirmed against IRS records. Most recent Form 990 on file: 2023. Source: IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
DET is committed to growing the art of theatre by producing innovative plays that underscore the complexity of human interaction. We nurture the growth of artists of all ages, on and off the stage, and create an environment that rewards and cherishes them. Our theatre internships give high school students the on-the-job experience of working in professional productions. DET awards scholarships to graduating seniors who have completed DET internships. Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET) began at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, producing hits like Every Christmas Story Told (And Then Some!), God of Carnage, and When You Believe: A Conversation with and Tribute to Stephen Schwartz, featuring Broadway stars. In 2013, DET moved to the Pearl McManus Theatre at the historic Palm Springs Woman's Club, establishing a regular season of two to three productions. Acclaimed performances included Laundry and Bourbon, Sylvia, Bad Jews, Miss Gulch Returns!, A Number, Election Day, and Proof. In 2021, DET moved to the Palm Springs Cultural Center where it now produces innovative works that speak to the complexity of human interaction, including most recently Tru, Lifespan of a Fact, Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties, and more. Since 2012, DET has awarded scholarships to over 38 high school students for a total of $30,000 in scholarship money. DET was named "Best Repertory Company" (Desert Sun, 2018) and "Best Live Theatre, Palm Springs" (Palm Springs Life, 2018), earning 12 Broadway World Awards and over 35 Desert Theatre League Awards.
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