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The Show Must Go On… THE STATUS OF LIVE THEATRE

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON… THE STATUS OF LIVE THEATRE

BY JIM R. DELFINO

Theatre is about human connection … that once in a lifetime moment of exchange between actor and audience. Simply, that’s what makes the COVID-19 pandemic so very difficult, particularly for the industry, because it has deprived this exchange that inspires performances. What will the post-pandemic stage look like?

No one knows when the theaters will reopen, when actors will be able to rehearse in safety or when audiences will feel confident that attending a show won’t kill them. It could be months away. It could be more than a year. One thing that’s certain is that theater & live performances will return.

that have been cancelled or postponed till 2021 affect millions of musicians.

LIVE MUSIC & THEATRE Live musical performances in indoor spaces have all been cancelled. Club, wedding, birthday, and numerous corporate events

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED PERFORMANCES The filmed version of the stage musical Hamilton, though originally scheduled for an October 15, 2021 theatrical release,

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DANCE Most dance companies have cancelled their remainders of the 2019–2020 season, and several companies have cancelled the entire spring season. For example, The New York City Ballet announced the remaining performances in 2020 are canceled, including the annual George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker performances in December, the first time since the ballet premiered in 1954

but was later moved up to July 3, 2020 exclusively on Disney+, as announced by the show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on May 12, 2020. Some professional performing arts companies have released previously recorded productions. For example, Andrew Lloyd Webber released recordings of his musicals on YouTube, the Royal Opera House had also released performances of the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera; and Cirque du Soleil released onehour specials on YouTube each week. Actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge made the video of her play Fleabag available online.

IMPACTS BUDGETS AND EMPLOYMENT Due to the closures, reductions in revenues for cultural organizations reliant on ticket sales were expected to cause devastating effects on organizational staffing, and on independent artists and professionals, partly due to the fact that the arts and

culture is an economic sector characterized by a particularly high proportion of self-employment. For example, in March, Cirque du Soleil had laid off 95% of its workforce and closed traveling circus performances operating in seven countries.

FINANCIAL AID With the extensive financial disruption across all areas of the economy, many governments announced fiscal stimulus and economic bailout packages that included specific resources for the arts and cultural sectors. Equally, various charities and industry bodies raised funds to support their sector.

We wanted to get some local perspective on this topic, so we reached out to several of the local theatre groups to get their take on the current climate and status of the performing arts culture. Here is what they had to say.

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COVER >> CHUCK YATES, FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR COYOTE STAGEWORKS How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

The shutdown has impacted us greatly. We postponed our production of THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN the day before it opened on March 12th. We are anxiously awaiting for the time when it will be safe to go back into the theatre and present this wonderful play.

Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now. How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

I personally believe each theatre company will have to decide for themselves if this type of programming works. I don’t like it, and I’m not really interested in pursuing it as an outlet. Theatre is a shared experience.

Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

I’ve been thrilled and relieved to know how many people want to see theatre prevail, and have opened their checkbooks. This pandemic has affected everyone, and people have let me know that they long to get back to seeing our productions.

CHUCK YATES PHOTO BY DAVID A. LEE What long-term implications will this pandemic have on theater and live performance in the future?

I think the answer to this will become clearer when, and if a vaccine comes along, and audiences feel secure and safe enough to return to the theatre.

What was the last performance you held before your theater had to suspend programming?

A Doll’s House, Part 2 in January.

What have you done to maintain engagement while theaters are closed?

Eblasts, mail marketing, and Facebook.

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

Mostly, to let people know that we intend to be here when the pandemic is over, and that we are exploring live programming in out-of-the-box presentations.

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Have you partnered with any other arts organizations or local businesses for support during this crisis?

We are working with The Palm Springs Cultural Center (Our Host Theatre) on a series of outdoor events to entertain and engage our audiences.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

As with all not-for-profits, Coyote StageWorks depends of taxdeductible donations to thrive. Although we are unable to present productions at this time, we still have ongoing, organizational financial responsibilities that must be kept up with, until we are able to get back to business as usual. Please consider making a contribution at http://www.coyotestageworks.org to keep us going strong.

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COVER >> RON CELONA, FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY

RON CELONA

How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

Like all theatre companies around the world, we were forced to close our doors. As a result we took a huge financial hit on refunds, credits and loss of income. CVRep purchased a new playhouse within the last two years and we had the added challenge of paying for our mortgage and loans. We laid off many of our staff and other took a cut in salary.

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Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now. How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

We at CVRep have not filmed any production to date. Live theatre and filmed theatre are two different mediums. A major part of the experience of live theatre is the coming together of our community. Its and interactive experience between the audience and the actors. This is lost in filmed productions. HOWEVER, I do believe it should be an option for those that will not be able to come into an indoor venue during this pandemic.

Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

As hard as it is to see the positive, I suppose it was how our Board, staff and community is coming to the aid of our company.

They want CVRep to survive this difficult period and as a result are lending their financial support in anyway they can. We have been producing weekly virtual programming called THEATRE THURSDAY each week in which people could donate small or large to help us through this time.

It has also forced us to re-think how to present theatre outdoors.

It feels most realistic that the option of outdoor theatre is more

realistic in the 2020-2021 Season for people’s safety and ability to see LIVE Theatre.

What long-term implications will this pandemic have on theater and live performance in the future?

It’s too early to know how it will effect CVRep BUT; I do believe many theatres around the world will end up closing their doors.

Not all of them have the supportive community we have here in the Coachella Valley. This is going to change the landscape of the arts around the world. Many people who make their living in the arts are having to rethink their future. Many are going back to school or taking up a new trade to make a living.

What was the last performance you held before your theater had to suspend programming?

We had completed one week of the three-week run of CITY OF CONVERSATION. It was devastating to the cast and crew not to mention the patrons to have to end our production. The production was so timely and artistically successful…it’s a shame that our community will not get to see it again.

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

We do weekly e-blast that inform our followers what’s coming up that week and the future weeks. We also send out a periotic newsletter from the Artistic Director. Also, we have a large presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Have you considered a stay-at-home streaming option for future performances played at your theater?

Yes, we are looking into the expenses and union contracts involved in making this possible.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

The main form of support are their donations. When we are not able to bring in any funding through ticket sales, their financial support is VITAL to the future of all theatre companies. www.cvrep.org

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COVER >> ROBBIE WAYNE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE

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How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

The Desert Rose Playhouse was one of the first in Coachella Valley to make the very difficult decision to cancel performances of our brand new production of Jonathan Harvey’s “Beautiful Thing” after completing only three performances of it’s scheduled twelve.

It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make but when it came to the safety and well being of our patrons, staff,

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and cast members I made it without hesitation. I am so thankful now that we did. The opening weekend and previews of the show were a hit and it had gained strong momentum in the box office with many dates already beginning to sell out. When we realized that we were not going to be able to continue with the production we were hit with the detrimental obligation of issuing thousands of dollars in refunds to those who requested it. At the time we had already spent several thousands of dollars for the performance rights, costuming, set, crew, rehearsals, advertising, programs, etc. for a production that we would never get the chance to present. We were extremely grateful to the patrons we had that told us to either accept their ticket as a donation or to give them a rain-check for a future show when we could re-open. That alone, however, was not enough to save us from the downward spiral, as our landlord would not consider the dire situation we were in as a small non-profit at no fault of our own and refused to offer a break of any sort on the facilities monthly rent. The regular bills and refund requests continued to come in and the revenue stream ground to a halt. After five months of responsibility for rent on a building we could not use, I was faced with yet another very difficult decision and came to the conclusion that we had to stop the bleeding and terminate our lease, move everything out of our home venue for the past 7 years and move the entire theatre into storage. Fortunately, fate had other plans for us as my fiancé and Managing Director, Matthew McLean had a year earlier inquired on an old nightclub space in the heart of Palm Springs that at that time was not cleared and available for lease. For year’s we dreamt of having a larger venue closer to our base demographic and this place was absolutely perfect. One week after I made the decision to let our venue go to try and survive the lockdown, a “FOR LEASE” sign appeared in the front window of our dream location! Having NO money to speak of and no clue of how we would make it happen, we set our sights on 611 S Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of Palm Springs. We did a tour of the space and worked out a tentative agreement of terms to be able to occupy the space and not have rent obligations until the lift of the lockdown when we could then have shows and sell tickets to pay for it. I made a video and simply posted it on our Facebook Page asking our community for help to raise the funds needed to get a signed lease. I asked for $20,000.00 to pay the deposit and then have a small amount left over to rent moving trucks, moving materials, etc.

Within 10 days, our beautiful and supportive community had donated all of the much needed money to make it happen.

We are currently in the new space and working daily to change the once nightclub venue into an amazing, iconic performance space for the Arts and LGBTQ Community and look forward to resuming operations in our new venue as soon as it is safe to do so.

Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now. How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

Everyone has their own opinion on sitting through a play, musical, cabaret, etc. but I personally feel that nothing can ever replace the thrill and excitement of live theatre performances. An amazing and memorable live stage performance often times takes more than just a talented performer; it also takes a giving and energetic audience.

Both sides have a responsibility in the process. It’s an exchange.

A great performer with a great audience is nothing short of a win / win. The loss of that beautiful exchange of human energy and emotions between the performer and the audience makes it more challenging for both sides.

We adapt and will continue to do so to keep the arts alive but I am certain that when we finally get people back on a live stage with

a crowded and energetic audience that the level of productions we see following this hiatus will blow everyone away.

Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

I would never downplay the severity of our current situation as

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a society with a “Hey, Look on the bright side” kind of thing but to answer your question, I have been made aware of many positive things during this seemingly endless dark and oppressive time.

I have a vividly rejuvenated faith in our community, whether it be the overwhelming support of a new venue for our theatre when it seemed all hope was lost or watching fellow business owners in town prepare and deliver food and necessities to those who can’t otherwise go out in public on their own. I watch situations every day where people are helping others get through this challenging time in some form or another.

Most people are good and very giving at heart and sometimes it takes a horrible situation to fully realize that and notice how powerful the human spirit actually is. I’ve seen the best emerge in many of us.

What long-term implications will this pandemic have on theater and live performance in the future?

I honestly have no idea what the immediate effects of this pandemic will be but we, like so many others, are taking each day at a time and simply trying to make the right decisions and adapt for the moment so we can all continue doing what we love to do.

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I can say that I truly believe that in time, we will figure it out and make it work like we as humans always have.

What was the last performance you held before your theater had to suspend programming?

Jonathan Harvey’s “Beautiful Thing” after opening weekend of only three performances our of the scheduled twelve.

What have you done to maintain engagement while theaters are closed?

Social Media, Social Media, Social Media We have maintained a virtual presence via numerous social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ZOOM, YouTube, etc.

We have hosted ZOOM viewing parties with our patrons where we show highlights from previous performance along with a Q&A with the various cast members.

We post update videos and pictures frequently for our relocation project to keep people informed on our progress.

We have hosted several concerts where we invite our local talent to send in videos of themselves performing and we put them all together into one produced online cabaret show.

We have an associate partnership with the amazingly talented Del Shores, who has been a generous supporter of our endeavors, in his latest project the DelShoresFoundation.org where we along with other LGBTQ theatres in the country will present new works from LGBTQ writers within his programs. In May of this year, which was an extremely difficult time for our theatre and many others, his foundation hosted an online reading of “Sordid Lives” with the original cast from the movie that included an amazing auction of “Sordid Lives” costumes, props, memorabilia and split all the proceeds with 23 of his non-profit partners. This helped us out at that particular time more than we can ever say and we are forever grateful.

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

We simply try to keep the magic of the Arts alive in any capacity while researching new outlets and plan for the future.

Whether it be in the various online avenues I mentioned before or “out of the box” ideas we have in development, we will continue to give performers an online outlet to continue with their craft. The message is all about community, compassion, staying strong, staying positive, and keeping theatre alive.

Have you considered a stay-at-home streaming option for future performances played at your theater?

We are currently researching all of the possibilities.

There are numerous new companies popping up out there to assist with streaming and it takes a lot of time to really get a hold on the technology needed and logistics of producing a professional, technically clean stream or broadcast. The process to acquire the licensing and rights to present these types of productions is evolving daily as well. Its a brand new animal for many of us and can be very challenging for hands-on creative types like myself that can barely operate their iPhone but I have respectfully recruited several fresh young minds to focus on the logistics side of it all so I can continue to do what I love to do and that is produce the actual content.

We will be making a few announcements about this topic very soon as the details get finalized.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

To learn more or to show your support for the Desert Rose Playhouse, Coachella Valley’s only LGBTQ Theatre Company and Venue please visit www.desertroseplayhouse.org

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COVER >> MICHAEL SHAW, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DEZART PERFORMS currently on our fourth plan, and hope at some point soon to be able to lock it in, knowing all the time that it could change again.

Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now. How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

Actors get feedback from an audience. Performing without one is a major adjustment. It will be a new experience for both our actors and our patrons. Hopefully, both will find the experience rewarding, engaging and entertaining.

MICHAEL SHAW

How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

Like every other theatre company in the world, we have been hit hard by the pandemic. Our last show of the season, “Every Brilliant Thing,” was cancelled two weeks into rehearsals. Luckily for us, it was a one-person show with no set, so cancelling the performances was tough but didn’t involve as many designers and crew as most of our other shows has. The challenge now is generating enough revenue to continue paying staff and keep up with bills, and anticipating what our next season will look like, not knowing how things will be and what will be allowed in November and on into the New Year. We’re

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Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

The pandemic is really forcing us to think outside of the box (more than we already do) and re-evaluate how we make theatre, how we deliver it, and what we can do to make it better. It has also brought our theatre community closer together to face the challenges collectively. In addition to the pandemic, the current state of social unrest in our country has provided us the chance to look at what we can do to address these concerns and shed a light on them in our future programming. Dezart Performs has been quite bold in its choice of material pertaining to race relations, politically sensitive topics and socio-economic studies. But because of the current state of affairs, we feel there is definitely more work to do, especially in reaching out to the minority communities in the valley.

What long-term implications will this pandemic have on theater and live performance in the future?

We and other theater companies have been and will continue to talk about what impact the pandemic will have on future productions.

I would like to think that things will go back to what they were before everything shut down. But there are also many discussions about how this is an opportunity for companies to create theatre in new and unconventional ways.

What was the last performance you held before your theater had to suspend programming?

Our last performance was Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” a play about the working class and racial tensions. It was highly successful in terms of ticket sales, audience reactions, and reviews and in attracting a greater diversity of people in our community.

What have you done to maintain engagement while theaters are closed?

Beginning in late March, we emailed and/or called patrons, staff and volunteers periodically just to check in to see how everyone was holding up. In June, we produced a 30-minute video recapping our past season, how the pandemic has affected us, and what we were planning for next fall. To date, over 300 people have seen the video, and we were thrilled with the response. We have also sent out email blasts to over 1800 patrons, letting them know what we’re doing. And just within the last week, we sent out coffee mugs to some of our donors with our logo and tag line, “Here, And still dreaming.”

Over the next two weeks, we will be inviting these donors to join us for a “coffee chat” online to see how they’re doing and let them know what our most recent plans are.

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

In April and May we posted on Facebook several production stills of our company of actors from past productions. For fun, we combined two images of the same actor doing two different roles in different productions into one photo. In June we uploaded a 30-minute video to YouTube recapping our season and provided a sneak peek at our upcoming season. In August we announced on Facebook our 17 nominations for the Desert Star Awards.

Have you considered a stay-at-home streaming option for future performances played at your theater?

We are currently planning a November show that will only be

available online. The play, “Every Brilliant Thing,” is unique in that it is interactive with the performer and audience. For our January show, we are planning on a live performance outside, but will still offer an online option. In late March/early April, we hope to be back at our theater, but will again offer an online version.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

We encourage everyone to support their favorite local performing arts organizations. And if we’re one of them, you can donate directly to Dezart Performs at www.dezartperforms.org, mail a check to 611 S Palm Canyon Dr., #7538, Palm Springs, CA 92264, or call us at 760-322-0179.

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COVER >> JEFFREY NORMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MCCALLUM THEATRE I have personally enjoyed a number of virtual performances, but in the end, they are less satisfying for the audience and the performers. There is nothing like the instant reaction a performer gets or the excitement an audience member gets viewing a live performance.

Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

Our education program had to pivot quickly, not only with Open Call, which was turned into a television special that aired on KESQ News Channel 3 and is available to be watched on the McCallum’s YouTube page, but also in providing in-classroom exposure to the arts (one of the hallmarks of McCallum Theatre Education) virtually, sending teaching artists into classroom to share the joy of music, dance, theater and arts through online tools such as Zoom and Google Classroom. The McCallum is blessed to have longstanding partnerships with many schools in the Valley and we are glad to be able to continue to be an arts education resource to many of them.

JEFFREY NORMAN

How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

McCallum Theatre was shut down, like pretty much everyone else, in the second week of March. We still had a number of performances scheduled in March and April and had to be creative with our annual education program, Open Call, and turn it into a music video. We have all been working virtually since the shutdown.

Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now.

How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

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What long-term implications will this pandemic have on theater and live performance in the future?

No one knows when large gatherings will be allowed again nor when people will feel comfortable sitting next to one another in a theater. Industry consensus is that it could take 3-5 years before returning to any semblance of normal. We are all hoping that the vaccine will come sooner rather than later and assuage people’s comfort level regarding returning to live theaters.

What was the last performance you held before your theater had to suspend programming?

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ performance of The Mikado.

What have you done to maintain engagement while theaters are closed? Lots of e-blasts, newsletters and personal touch telephone calls. Some Zooming too!

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

Just doing all we can to stay relevant. We’ve centered a lot of messages around our arts education program which is still up and active. Otherwise, we are sharing theatrical and musical content on our Facebook page, mostly highlighting performances by some of our audience’s favorite artists.

Have you considered a stay-at-home streaming option for future performances played at your theater?

Not yet. We are expecting our new President and CEO, Jamie Grant, to begin on September 14 and will be going through a comprehensive strategic planning exercise to determine the Theatre’s direction during and post-COVID-19.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

We would be grateful if people visited www.mccallumtheatre. com and clicked on the Donate Now button.

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COVER >> SE LAYNE, CO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PALM CANYON THEATRE time. We had to lay off many part-time and freelance production associates. Also, it is in our blood to perform, so not having that outlet to entertain is a psychological struggle for many of us.

Live theater with an audience can’t happen right now.

How do you think filming theatrical performances change the dynamics between the performers and audience?

Theatrical scripts are written specifically for the stage and a live audience. There is a reason why scripts are adapted to screen or vice versa. It is clear that theatrical performances do not automatically translate through a screen. Audiences definitely feel the disconnect, when they are not in an auditorium with live performers. And, theatre performers chose that media for the connection with the audiences. Our performers tell us they long to perform again. Recording productions or doing readings on Zoom are simply not the same as live productions, and we miss being on stage and with our audiences.

SE LAYNE

How has your theater been impacted by COVID-19?

Palm Canyon Theatre closed its production of The Pajama Game two days early on March 14. We have not had a show since.

This is a huge financial blow to sustaining the theatre that has been in the Frances S. Stevens School since 1997. We still have bills to pay, but no shows means no income. We have to pay for production royalties in advance, in order to secure them for any coming season.

Being dark without any revenue stream or active fundraising makes planning and paying for next season extremely difficult. Fortunately, PCT had money in reserves, but that can only sustain us for a limited

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Are there any unexpectedly positive realizations that have come out of this period for your theater?

Although, we try to look at everything that comes our way with optimism - that’s how we’ve survived in the desert for 24 years, when many other theaters have come and gone - there are not many positives to come from this coronavirus shutdown. One confirmation is that there is truly nothing that compares to live theatre - it cannot be replaced - and people need it. One positive thing that we are doing while the theatre is shuttered is to thoroughly clean and organize. That is something we rarely have time for, and now we have a lot of time for it. Keeping 24 years of props and costumes organized is quite a task to maintain!

Also, the stringent sanitation practices that we put into place during 5 weeks of in-person kids camp pointed out some practices that we will definitely continue as we are allowed to re-open live performances, with coronavirus still a concern, and we will likely keep many (if not all) of these routines in place ongoing, as they will also prevent seasonal colds and flus from spreading. Hopefully, this pandemic has made people more aware about how germs and diseases are transmitted, and even when a coronavirus vaccine is prevalent, people will continue good hygiene practices to keep people healthy.

What have you done to maintain engagement while theaters are closed?

We held our annual Summer Kids Camp, for its 24th year. For five weeks, we had about 25 kids, ages 6-17 participate in the theatre

camp that teaches acting, dancing, Improv, stage combat, makeup, and more 5 days a week, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We ran in-person camp.

Everyone wore masks, kept socially distanced, and it was successful. No one got sick, and those that participated enjoyed it immensely, and their parents were also very grateful to have this option for their kids. Kids were anxious to get together again and dive into this creative outlet, and we’re glad that we could provide this experience for them safely.

(Normally, we have about 100 kids attending.) We have also sent out regular email messages to our patrons with updates about our status. We post updates on our social media and website. We are also involved in the Alliance of Desert Theatres, which has gained some media attention to remind people that our very important local theatres are still here, and we can’t wait to entertain for our community again.

What has your organization’s social media strategy/ messaging been during this time?

We have continued to stay engaged with our supporters through social media. When we have something specific to share about PCT, we post it. We posted a link to a survey asking people their thoughts about going back to live theatre and the types of shows they would like to see, if they would attend performances outside, etc.

Have you considered a stay-at-home streaming option for future performances played at your theater?

We have been researching the concept of recording a show at PCT and uploading it for paid streaming, however, there are still many costs - including royalties - associated with that. We also have archived shows that we are considering posting for paid streaming downloads. However, recorded productions - even the very best of them - are a far reach from the experience of live theatre. We are looking into all our options, and plan to do whatever makes financial

sense for a way to deliver entertainment to our audience. Because there is nothing like the live theatre experience, we are focusing most of our efforts on the possibilities of outside productions, until it is safe for everyone to participate in a live theatre experience inside.

How are people able to support your organization during this time?

We are grateful for any support. Without ticket sales, we must rely on the generosity of the community. Our actors, crew and staff are even donating in order to help PCT with our basic expenses during this time. They want live theatre back, desperately. Donations are greatly appreciated, either through our website: www.palmcanyontheatre.org or by mail: 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262. Donations can also be made by phone: 760-323-5123

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BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

You didn’t need the extra heat.

No, the evening was balmy; it had been all day, but you needed to watch the embers. There’s something about a campfire that’s relaxing, isn’t there? Something romantic about it, too, which means things can heat up or, as in the new novel “Camp” by L.C. Rosen, things can go all up in flames.

Sixteen-year-old Randall Kappelhoff had been thinking about his plan all winter.

This year at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens, everything would be different. He’d cut his hair and change his name – no more “Randy,” he’d be “Del” at camp. He’d act totally butch, sign up for sports, and he’d reluctantly give up performing in the annual play.

And at the end of the four weeks of camp, Hudson Aaronson-Lim would be Randy – um, Del’s – boyfriend.

He’d been hot for Hudson every summer for years. This plan had to work.

And it does. At first.

Hudson is everything Del wants: he’s solid, sweet, and his kisses are ah-may-zing. And as much as Del wants to “get naked” with Hudson, he knows he has to wait. Every past summer, while he lusted after Hudson, he watched Hudson find some random boy, let the boy fall in love with him, and then he’d dump said boy within two weeks.

That was not going to happen to Del. Hudson would be permanent; he just didn’t know it yet.

But staying in character was not easy. Del’s cabin-mate, George, brought nail polish to camp but while Randy would wear nail polish, “Del” could not. Everyone in Del’s cabin was really into theatre and they were all looking forward to the camp show but “Del” was too butch for singing and dancing. Still, Hudson was worth it.

Almost everyone in camp knew about Del’s rom-com plans – everyone, that is, except Hudson. Del knew that he’d eventually have to tell Hudson the truth but by that time, he was sure Hudson would be in love with him and nothing else would matter.

The plan had to work. Until it didn’t.

Okay, this: “Camp” is adorable. It’s all puppyish first love and awkward kisses and fumbling virginity loss. It can also feel long.

That may be the first thing you notice, since author L.C. Rosen jumps right into the beginning of Randy’s first week at camp, and the

plan. That doesn’t leave much literary foreplay and it makes for a rough opening; fortunately, it doesn’t last and it doesn’t drag.

To the good, the teen angst inside this book is perfect, as is the authenticity of its language. There’s also a great mix of LGBTQ+ characters but the story’s neon-sign is the thing most readers will celebrate: to wit: be true to yourself... but be careful.

Read the book. As if the ending of it isn’t surprise enough.

Beware: this is a cute story with a strong message, but also contains some pages of explicitness. For older queer teens who need to read, though, “Camp” is just right, with a little heat.

“Camp” by L.C. Rosen c.2020, Little, Brown $17.99 / $22.99 Canada 374 pages

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INDESIGN

LIVING WELL IS NOT ABOUT PERFECTION

BY DANN FOLEY At times it can seem like the idea of living well is a contest.

Everyone is trying to out-do each other, keep up with Joneses and create social media content that suggests that they live the most glamorous life imaginable. I am here to tell you that it is much easier than that and that the choices you make are not meant to be anxiety driven or made with the intent of impressing anyone but yourself.

I have written repeatedly and extensively on the subject of design and lifestyle and after more than 30 years running my own design firm, I can say with absolute conviction that your lifestyle, when approached with care and thoughtfulness is all you need. At the end of the day your comfort, your desires, your home can be everything you crave it to be.

2020 has been a bit of a s@#t show, to say the least. We have gone inward and by doing so we have taken stock of our lives and our lifestyles. We see our homes with a new set of eyes. We want our homes to be more, say more, do more, to comfort and embrace us. I want to remind you that a new perspective should not be a critical one. There is no need to chastise yourself for not having noticed the “less-than” choices you may have previously made in your home. This is a new day! This is where you say, my home is my refuge, my retreat, my sanctuary. This is my time.

So, that all sounds really terrific, right? But, where do I begin? How does this transformation take place? How fast do I get there? Let me begin with the final question I have just posed. Realize right now that you will never be finished, but the process can be enjoyable all along the way. Creating your perfect environment will always be challenging, because you are always changing and growing and your experiences continue to shape who you are continually. This is a great thing!

I am constantly telling my clients the long-term success of your home’s design is solely based on the consideration that you give every decision. What to exclude is just as important as what to include. Curating your home is not the same thing as decluttering.

The former is about choices you make to enhance your lifestyle. The latter is choices you make to clean up the noise in your home. So, in the desire to help you find that jumping off place here are some thoughts on how to begin making those better choices.

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• Take stock of who you are today. This will help you to decide where you are going with your home. Are you more modern than you used to be? Or, do you love the memories and nostalgia of the things that bring joy to your life? Maybe a bit of both?

• Just because you want a change doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything and start over. This kind of design is for the lucky few. For the rest of us, take incremental steps.

• If you are going from one style to another, begin by bringing in elements of your new style to enliven what you already are living with. A new lamp, light fixture, chair or coffee table can

make a major statement no matter what the style.

• When you are considering your home even little changes can have meaningful impact. Try adding fresh flowers to a table top where you will see them regularly. I love them on my bathroom vanity and on my night table.

• Paint is one of the easiest ways to make meaningful change. Go bold! It is not only the easiest but, probably the most cost-effective major change you can make because you are not stuck

with a bad choice. When choosing a paint color, you don’t have to worry about scale or fit. If you are still hesitant, try painting one feature wall and see how it feels…and don’t forget about the ceiling. Sometimes adding color above your head is the best choice.

• This one I hammer home with all my clients and it bears repeating. Start at your front door. Sweep, clean and paint, freshen your doormat, add new bulbs to lanterns, try a new door knocker, hardware or a door kick. You can also upgrade outdoors with an electronic doorbell and camera from Nest.

Once you are feeling confident in making changes to your home it might be time to turn that newly thoughtful eye on yourself and your personal choices. Remember a truly successful lifestyle is one that considers all aspects of living. Try some of these ideas and see just how much better your life can be.

• An ounce of prevention. Taking care of your body is still the best defense and offense to living well. Exercise has been a daily part of my life since I was 18 years old. You look better, you feel better and your clothes fit! Need I say more?

• Buy wisely. I have always been a proponent of buying the best you can afford. This goes for everything in your home but, it should also be applied to your wardrobe. It is too easy to buy fast and go cheap. Looking your best requires a selective eye. The size label doesn’t matter, price doesn’t matter, fit is everything!

• Be kind to yourself. Get the sleep you need, linger in the shower, use the products you love and make sure you leave your house each day feeling strong.

• And if you really want to know one thing that can change your life…make your bed! Every day when you get up, make your bed and I promise you it is a small effort that keeps giving back. It makes your life and your home seem more beautiful and organized and it is a joy to come home to at the end of the day.Not to mention it is much nicer getting into a freshly made at night.

• Enjoy your home and share it with those you love. A house is truly only a home when it is shared and welcomes those in your life that are important to you. A joyful home is a beautiful home. A home filled with love and laughter is always comfortable and welcoming, that is what makes it beautiful.

Creating the life you dream of is not about striving for perfection or trying to do it bigger or better than someone else. What you see on social media is an illusion and that feeling is fleeting. Social media asks viewers to compare their lives to others and not focus on what is in front of them. You are your own best arbiter of what is beautiful and what is best for you. Perfection is an illusion; your life is the reality. You can shape it and decorate it anyway you want.

Remember, this is not brain surgery, you cannot get it wrong. Trust in yourself and your ability to make the choices that are right for you.

And if any of your choices don’t feel quite right, that is a sign that you aren’t being as thoughtful as should be. Throw away doubt, look inside, forget about outside considerations and you will know what is right for you. This is about you.

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DAPUPDATE

FOUR TOP NEGLECTED HEALTH HABITS

BY JACK BUNTING

Most of us across the Coachella Valley are struggling to balance common sense sheltering in place with keeping medical and wellness appointments in person. No matter what health profile we fit, life during this pandemic has made it challenging to really stay engaged.

“It’s more important than ever to stay on track with your routine medical care,” says HIV Specialist Dr.Tulika Singh, DAP’s Associate Chief Medical Officer and Director of Research.

She is noticing that her patients with certain habits are experiencing better health outcomes during this pandemic.

• Eating right, keeping a healthy weight, reducing alcohol • Keeping routine checkups and lab work with Primary

Care doctor Dr. Singh has this helpful tip: “Telehealth services can provide care you need in a timely way via an easy phone call or video visit while being careful about COVID-19. But please, trust your doctor if they tell you they need you to come in person for something specific.”

Most medical providers are offering telehealth services currently, including DAP.

“COVID-19 has upended our daily routines, our future, and our lifestyles,” she says. “It’s crucial to get sleep, physical activity, eat well, and manage stress, to care for yourself right now.”

If you’re neglecting your health, it’s likely in one of the following four areas, according to Dr. Singh.

TOP 4 AREAS NEGLECTED MOST DURING COVID-19 • STI prevention and screenings • Behavioral health visits for depression or anxiety

COMING IN PERSON IS BEST SOMETIMES Sheltering in place is the smart approach today, but when is it the right time to come to see your healthcare team in person? It’s important to know when to make an exception.

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TECHNOLOGY HASN’T YET GIVEN US A WORKAROUND FOR SOME THINGS, LIKE: • Fluid collections for STI testing,

• Vaccinations to prevent flu, pneumonia, hepatitis B, and other infections, • Lab work that our doctors rely on to measure how healthy

you are throughout the year.

• Chiropractic Time, consistent screening and cleanliness have made DAP patients a lot more comfortable about coming onsite for these important health appointments, and wellness services like Chiropractic.

New health and wellness challenges from more sedentary living have prompted DAP to open chiropractic services to non-clients.

People at all fitness levels are experiencing extra inflammation, muscle and joint pain, and stiffness brought on by COVID stress, according to Jim Cox, DC and staff provider of chiropractic services at DAP in Palm Springs.

Anyone interested in adjustments and coaching should call (760) 323-2118 for more information.

For many, the new normal may consist of working from home.

This means sitting at the breakfast bar or dining table on a stool or a dining chair. This can wreak havoc on your postural muscles and create inflammation of joints that are not used to being kept in less than ideal positions for hours at a time.

“Most of us know by now that sitting at a desk all day, isn’t the healthiest of habits,” says Dr. Cox. “Add these bad ergonomic setups, and you can see how it would make matters considerably worse.”

For other patients, problems are being caused from skipping the gym, social groups or shopping, either because the facilities are closed or because of taking caution.

Dr. Cox says the COVID culture in which we’re living can cause difficulty in coping with existing stressors. These symptoms are the hallmark of what chiropractors treat. Regular adjustments and a degree of soft tissue therapy can greatly reduce effects that stress can have on our bodies over long term, namely chronic pain, resulting in an overall improved feeling of wellbeing.

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FITNESS

BRING BACK THAT GAY VIBE

BY JILL LANGHAM

I wish my friends, like the song goes, that I could “See you in September,” but I’m afraid we will still be shuttered in. It’s truly been an unbelievable summer and we are now heading into Fall, or more like a “fall” into the great void.

Our focus this month is all about live entertainment and it strikes me as ironic in that all forms of live entertainment have been kiboshed.

I had been planning to compete in a “live” bodybuilding show in October, which has subsequently been cancelled. In last months issue, I shared that a few of these shows are still occurring but will only be attended by the judges. As I mentioned, the joy of competing is to show-off ‘your stuff’ on stage while your closest friends and

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supporter’s cheers you on. The idea of only presenting yourselves to the judges and an empty auditorium is very anticlimactic.

Similarly, going to a bar with no music or ability to dance is about as appealing to me as getting COVID-19 for a second time. Now I know that many of the live performers are desperately attempting to create new and creative ways to perform for you, using video, instagram, YouTube and Facebook, but I fear that they are very limited in their successes.

When I think about my Live Performances every weekend at Wangs, the Scorpion Room at Chill, Hunters and Oscar’s, I become so depressed because it will never be the same as it was. Will Bars

survive this hiatus? Will we lose our foothold on Arenas? Will the bridal parties and out-of-towers, who have taken over our city continue to do so, leaving us like Laguna Beach back in the 90’s?

Please, tell me it ain’t so!

I saw the change coming back in 2013 when the Hard Rock Hotel took over the Zozo Hotel here in town. Having that many young, straight people that close to what was our gay haven, could never be wise and not because I don’t like straight people but instead because I knew that they would change the energy in our clubs. I have been straight for 65 years and frequented straight clubs for close to 30 years until I began going to a gay club in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2003. Once you go gay, you never go back!

The energy and music in gay bars were frenetic and the dancing was non-stop. The D.J.’s from 2003 till about 2016 took you on a journey. I can honestly say that I never once had a bad experience at a club, venue, circuit party, cruise or party (except the one time that my so-called BFF’s intentionally dosed me with G and I fell out not once but twice and was actually kicked out of the party!). But, as soon as the focus of the bars went from music and dancing to videos, gaming, live entertainment, screaming straight women and their up-tight straight boyfriends and their entourages, nothing was ever been the same.

I have no bad feelings about strippers or even drag queens (God forbid) but when the owners of our bars put go-go boxes in the middle of the dance floors, interrupting the Dance Vibe because no one was looking at one another but instead looking at the crotch of the dancers, it’s game over!

We used to go to clubs to meet each other and possibly find a mate or to make new friends. But anymore, with all the apps for meeting people, the gay boys stopped coming to the bars and met online or at home, or wherever.

I realize that the bar owners saw and felt the trend and began changing the music and the focus in order to pay their bills and their employees. But, now even that can’t happen, which is why I am wondering if we will survive this world wide pandemic.

My hope is that being human, we all want what we can’t have and right now we can’t have any bars. And even if we do, we can’t dance next to or with one another. Hell we can’t even go to the bars.

This is not the Prohibition. We are not a part of sects or religious groups who ban drinking and dancing. Hasn’t it been the purpose

and intention of the Stonewall Movement to make sure that the Gay Community had places to go that you got to be yourself?

Why is it that the community worked so hard to place the Gay flag deep into the ground and in front of bars, hotels, restaurants, houses, resorts, cruise lines and travel agencies, etc. to then abandon those same places just to “hook-up? I don’t think I get and it makes me really mad.

I literally moved to Palm Springs because of the vibe that you created. I called it the Gay Vibe and even started dance parties to make sure that all would not be lost. And now with COVID, it’s all lost.

Are you going to fight to re-claim your territory? I think this is our last opportunity and I will personally go down fighting for it and for you!

Do I think straight people belong in a gay club? Sure I do, but only if they come and join in the Gay Vibe that exists. Will the club owners ask us what we want? Will they hire back the D.J.’s that know the kind of music that we respond to? Will the gay men who have left the clubs return? Can strippers perform in strip clubs and let dance floors be for dancing? Is anybody out there?

I know I am ranting here, but I have done a lot of thinking during these last 5-1/2 months and realize that I have been slowly dying which, I believe is why I contracted COVID to begin with. I was in a nightclub the Saturday night that I got infected and of course take total responsibility for catching it. My immune system was tired and worn down. I had been aware of going through the motions of being happy but was far from being my authentic self.

I had left town July 2019 for what should have been a stellar 6-week European Vacation and instead had 6 of the most miserable weeks of my life only to come home to a serious flood in my apartment the morning of my return. I never really recovered from that and it showed in my body, mind and spirit.

I don’t want to go back into the box that I lived in so unhappily for the first 45 years of my life. I hope that you don’t want to go back to pre-Stonewall days. So, please join me “en masse” when the bars officially and safely re-open and fight one last time for what made us happy for many, many decades!

And, yes, I am begging you!

Your “sad, frustrated and desperately seeking dancing,” Dancing Queen!

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Karen & Tony Barone, Southern California artists announce a unique driving tour of their 26 larger-than-life sculptures situated in 19 locations throughout the Coachella Valley. Each of the locations offer sculptures that are presented on an interactive map and accessed via your computer or cell phone at the BaroneArt.com site ...

As essential as art is in society, COVID-19 shuttered museums and galleries around the globe. Virtual art fairs and Zoom presentation go only so far in allowing the public to explore the artistic world, as nothing compares to experiencing art first hand.

And so it is particularly timely for a FREE virtual-art app guiding art lovers of all ages on one-or two-day tours visiting 19 sites throughout the Greater Palm Springs Area to view highly photographic, eyepopping, fun, Instagrammable and larger-than-life artworks by a local, yet internationally renown, husband-and-wife team.

Coachella Valley residents and acclaimed artists Karen and Tony Barone have been sharing their unique artwork and spreading joy throughout the desert for many years. Now they invite locals and visitors alike to take a journey through their artistic world.

Given its natural beauty, year-round abundant sunshine, hip Mid-Century Modern architecture and laid-back charm, this Southern

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California desert oasis beckons visitors. A global pandemic may curtail air travel, but Palm Springs lies within easy driving distance of many metropolitan areas, most notably Los Angeles and San Diego.

People can safely venture by car to enjoy the Barone’s outdoor sculptures. Their joyful and uplifting works are welcome respites in a time otherwise filled with stress, worry, and depressing news.

The tour, which can be downloaded at baroneart.com, includes a personal message from the artists, maps, photos, the story behind each piece, and even parking information.

Along the way visitors will encounter R. Hero dog sculptures that Karen and Tony created to honor first responders, many of which have been donated to fire stations, children’s museums and hospitals In the Coachella Valley (as well across the country). Everyone will discover a “warren” of nine, signature giant rabbits in brightly painted, swirled aluminum, as well as no-calorie pop art versions of nostalgic, tasty treats, including a nine-foot double-dip ice cream cone and six and a half-foot tall orange Creamsicle.

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THE BOYS IN THE BAND A group of gay men gather for a birthday party in 1968 New York City, only to find the drinks and laughs interrupted when a visitor from the host’s past turns the evening upside down.

More than fifty years after Mart Crowley’s play became an unexpected smash hit for putting gay men’s lives center stage with honesty and humor, The Boys In The Band returns to the screen in a new adaptation that reunites acclaimed director Joe Mantello with the all-star cast of the Tony-winning, 2018 Broadway production. In 1968 New York City - when being gay was still considered to be best kept behind closed doors - a group of friends gather for a raucous birthday party hosted by Michael (Jim Parsons), a screenwriter who spends and drinks too much, in honor of the sharp-dressed and sharptongued Harold (Zachary Quinto). Other partygoers include Donald (Matt Bomer), Michael’s former flame, now mired in self-analysis; Larry (Andrew Rannells), a randy commercial artist living with Hank (Tuc Watkins), a school teacher who has just left his wife; Bernard (Michael Benjamin Washington), a librarian tiptoeing around fraught codes of friendship alongside Emory (Robin de Jesús), a decorator who never holds back; and a guileless hustler (Charlie Carver), hired to be Harold’s gift for the night. What begins as an evening of drinks and laughs gets upended when Alan (Brian Hutchison), Michael’s straight-laced college roommate, shows up unexpectedly and each man is challenged to confront long-buried truths that threaten the foundation of the group’s tight bond.

Premieres on Netflix on September 30, 2020 Director: Joe Mantello Writers: Mart Crowley and Ned Martel Based on the play The Boys In The Band by Mart Crowley Producers: Ryan Murphy p.g.a., David Stone, Joe Mantello p.g.a., Ned Martel, Alexis Martin Woodall Film Release Date: September 30, 2020

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DUA LIPA & THE BLESSED MADONNA, REMIX ALBUM CLUB FUTURE NOSTALGIA Out today Club Future Nostalgia is a stellar collection of brandnew remixes and features from an incredible roll call of superstars, underground heroes and some of the world’s finest dance music talent. Featuring remixes handpicked by The Blessed Madonna, the mix tape also includes classic house and pop samples woven into the mix. Marea Stamper aka The Blessed Madonna is a Kentucky-born, Chicago-adopted and now London-based DJ and producer who has become one of the most celebrated names in global club culture.

The album is an eclectic and euphoric mix of the past and present, a celebration of musical worlds coming together, with 90s house blending seamlessly with 2020’s finest pop and remixes, a splash of 80s soul and a few noughties musical gems added to the blend.

Club Future Nostalgia features musical collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Missy Elliott and BLACKPINK as well as remixes by the legendary Masters At Work, Godfather of house Larry Heard – aka Mr Fingers, Japanese superstar Gen Hoshino, multitalented artist/producer Mark Ronson, noughties remix king Jacques Lu Cont, Erykah Badu producer/collaborator Zach Witness, UK DJ/producer Midland, Horse Meat Disco – the touchstone for all things disco, Hot Chip and 2Bear’s Joe Goddard, queen of the underground Jayda G, DJ/remixer supreme Paul Woolford, Korean-American electronic star Yaeji and Detroit House Legend Moodymann.

The Blessed Madonna has used samples to thread together these remixes, mixing classic pop samples from the likes of Neneh Cherry, Gwen Stefani and Jamiroquai, plus phrases from iconic house, soul and disco records, by artists such as Robert Owens, The Art Of Noise, Cajmere, Gaz, Lyn Collins and Larry Heard.

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Madonna and Missy Elliott) [The Blessed Madonna Remix]” – watch the video for the single HERE. Blink & BlinkInk joined forces to create a 45-minute mixed media visualizer for “Club Future Nostalgia. Directed by BlinkInk’s James

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Papper who worked with fourteen different artists and animators from around the world on the bespoke visualizer.

Blink’s Will Hooper directed all of the live action elements, including the video for ‘Levitating’ featuring Madonna & Missy Elliott, remixed by The Blessed Madonna. The global list of collaborators is impressive; Hip Hop favorite Rhymezlikedimez, Berlin Collective Sucuk & Bratwurst, Aussie based artist Jonathan Zawada and LA’s Actual Objects. Also present are design legend Robert Beatty, Mason London, Idaho’s Miza Roux, Vancouver based Saida Saetgar, Bristol’s Studio Dosage, Ignasi Monreal, who teamed up with the visualizer master Connor Campbell, Julian Glander, LA’s YouTube star Victoria Vincent, and Seoul illustrator, Seo Young Kwon.

On the creation of Club Future Nostalgia Dua says, “The last

few months have been surreal. I’ve watched you all dance in your homes and on your Zoom parties to Future Nostalgia like you were in the club with me. It brought so much joy to my days spent at home, even though I would’ve much rather been playing these songs live for you all on the road. During this time, I decided to take the party up a notch with the incomparable The Blessed Madonna, who secretly helped me to craft the mixtape that would become Club Future Nostalgia. We invited some friends and legends to join in on the fun with us.”

On working on the album, The Blessed Madonna says, “When Dua asked me to recreate Future Nostalgia as a DJ style dance mixtape, I was excited because I knew I was being asked to introduce not only myself, but my heroes and sheroes from both pop and club music in a whole new way. The first time I met Dua was at a rave inside Glastonbury and in a way, I am sharing a bit of that special night with all of you too. I was asked to use the very best from underground and mainstream dance music; you may already know Mark Ronson but now you will know Moodymann, Jayda G, Midland and many more. This mix is a story about dance music, pop music and the women who have defined both for generations, like Madonna, Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani and BLACKPINK. My admiration for Dua has only deepened since doing this. She is a brilliant, once in a generation artist and a sweetheart. Being able to make this love letter to her with such a legendary cast of characters is beyond comprehension. Club Future Nostalgia, is the dance floor we all so desperately need but can’t quite reach.”

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