Eureka Day
The 2025 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play
by Jonathan Spector
EUREKA DAY is a drama/comedy that dives into the fault lines of liberal America with biting wit and surprising heart. Set at a progressive private school in Berkeley, California, this social satire centers on a well-intentioned school board trying to maintain unity and inclusivity—until a mumps outbreak triggers a fierce debate over vaccinations, personal freedom, and public health.
As tensions rise and Zoom meetings spiral into chaos, EUREKA DAY becomes a hilarious and painfully timely exploration of how we communicate (or fail to) in the digital age. Jonathan Spector masterfully balances laugh-out-loud moments with thoughtful insight into privilege, identity politics, and the fragility of consensus in an increasingly polarized world.
Both sharply funny and deeply human, EUREKA DAY captures the spirit of our times and leaves audiences laughing, cringing, and reflecting on what it truly means to listen.
Directed by Michael Shaw
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes with one intermission.
NEW THIS SEASON!
Opening Night – Thursday, January 15
"Vaccine Vexation: Dezart Performs’ ‘Eureka Day’ Is a Terrific, Timely Production. Go see it!"
“Eureka Day is exactly what theater should be: it makes you laugh until you hurt, but it doesn’t shy away from the messy, human stuff either. Huge congrats to the whole team on a successful opening in the new Playhouse!”
"Director Michael Shaw has put together an ensemble that is incredibly polished. They handle the script’s intentional chaos with heart and timing, and the arguments stay sharp and trackable even as the debate turns combustible“The play leaves you with lots to think about and possibly allows some fresh perspectives to mingle with your own. This is contemporary, timely theatre at its best!”
Jan 15 2026 - Jan 25 2026
Show TimesNEW! Thursday Opening Night
Thursday, January 15 - 7:00 PM
ALL PERFORMANCES
Thursday - 7:00 PM
Friday - 7:00 PM
Saturday - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday - 2:00 PM
DEZART PLAYHOUSE
605 S. Riverside Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
The Cast
Joslynn Cortes (Meiko)
Joslynn is so excited to be returning to Dezart Performs after making her debut as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY – IN CONCERT! Outside of theatre, Joslynn is an entrepreneur, educator and as of July 2025 a BRIDE TO BE! She is incredibly thankful to be back in Palm Springs sharing her talents. Some favorite credits include: WEST SIDE STORY – IN CONCERT (Anita) at Dezart Performs, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (Tzipporah) at Casa 0101, SOMEBODY TO LOVE (Estella Hernández) at Rubicon Theatre Company, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Crystal) at South Coast Repertory Theatre, RUMORS (Officer Pudney) at Bristol Riverside Theatre and EVITA (Eva Peron). Joslynn would like to thank God, her fiance Jalen, family and friends for their constant support and encouragement. @joslynn_cortes @vocallovexoxo 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Michelle Miller-Day (Suzanne)
Michelle is thrilled to be making her debut at Dezart Performs! Some of her previous stage credits include AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (Mattie Fae), THE CHILDREN (Hazel), CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Big Mama), PACK OF LIES (Barbara), HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (Female Chorus), BURIED CHILD (Halie), THE WHALE (Mary), STEEL MAGNOLIAS (M’Lynn), GOD OF CARNAGE (Annette) and THE MIRACLE WORKER (Kate Keller). She holds an M.F.A. in Theatre from the University of Southern California and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association. For more information, please visit www.michellemillerday.com. When she is not hanging out in the desert, she is teaching students at Chapman University in Orange County or working with VéritéActors.com to connect legal professionals with actors for pre-trial research and continuing education training.
Skylar Gaines (Eli)
Skylar is particularly grateful to be returning to the Dezart Performs stage after theirPalm Springs debut as Mendel in FALSETTOS this past spring. In between increasingly frequent visits to Palm Springs, Skylar has made their LA directorial debut with AN EVENING ALONE WITH NATALIE WOOD, produced and lead in the new original musical THE GREAT AGE OF SAIL and finished their debut novel, SPELLWEAVER, for which they’re currently seeking representation.
Tamarra Graham (Carina)
Tamarra is a Detroit native and a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as an active duty Lieutenant and military psychologist. Since leaving the military, Tamarra has pursued her “dream deferred” as an actor. She is classically trained by the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where she obtained her MFA in Professional Acting. Tamarra recently appeared to rave reviews in August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, FENCES (Laguna Playhouse). She subsequently showcased her comedic chops and multiple British accents in MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON APT 2B at International City Theatre. Tamarra is also a StageScene LA Scenie Award winner for Breakout Actress of the Year in BEE-LUTHER-HATCHEE (Sierra Madre Playhouse) and PURE CONFIDENCE (Lower Depth Theatre). On-screen credits include: CRIMINAL MINDS, ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, KIDDING and K-TOWN COWBOYS. When not performing, she enjoys tennis, The Real Housewives, Popeye’s biscuits and her mom’s hugs.
Richard Perloff (Don)
Richard is delighted to be making his Dezart Performs debut with EUREKA DAY. A long-time actor, director and teacher of Theatre, Richard has performed at theatres across the length and breadth of the U.S. and counts among his favorite roles: AMADEUS (Salieri), OTHELLO (Iago), Richard II (King Richard), SEMINAR (Leonard), BETRAYAL (Jerry), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Benedick), ENDGAME (Hamm), NOISES OFF (Garry Lejeune), (TEIBELE AND HER DEMON) Alchonon/ Hurmizah, PROOF (Robert) and the title role in Friedrich Durrenmatt’s seldom-seen THE MARRIAGE OF MR. MISSISSIPPI. Richard spent five years as the primary teacher of undergraduate acting at Ohio University (Athens, OH) and recently concluded a 22-year run as a full-time broadcaster with TVG/FanDuel Television. Richard would like to thank his friends and family for their unflagging support of his creative endeavors.
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