A new American drama by Michael McKeever
Daniel and Mitchell are the perfect couple. Perfect house, perfect friends even a mother who wants them married. They’d have the perfect wedding, too, except that Mitchell doesn’t believe in gay marriage. A turn of events puts their perfect life in jeopardy, and Mitchell is thrust into a future where even his love may not prove to be enough. DANIEL’S HUSBAND is a bold reflection of love, commitment, and family in our perilous new world.
Approximate running time: 90 minutes. There is no intermission.
Directed by
Darin Anthony
Desert Theatre League Nominations:
Outstanding Production of a Comedy/Drama - Professional
The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama - Professional, Darin Anthony
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama - Professional, David Youse
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama - Professional, Hanz Enyeart, Chuck Yates
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama - Professional, Deborah Harmon
Outstanding Set Design - Professional, Thomas L. Valach
Outstanding Sound Design - Professional, Clark Dugger
Desert Theatre League Awards:
Outstanding Production of a Comedy/Drama - Professional
The Michael Cruickshank Award for Outstanding Director of a Drama - Professional, Darin Anthony
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama - Professional, David Youse
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama - Professional, Deborah Harmon
Every now and then, a play comes along that leaves us no choice but to gush. Such is the case with Dezart Performs’ current production of Michael McKeever’s 'Daniel’s Husband.' The story is riveting, and the acting is some of the best I have seen on a local stage in the past 20 years!
[DANIEL’S HUSBAND] IS ONE OF THEIR FINEST PRODUCTIONS OVER THE LAST ELEVEN YEARS!”
Jan 10 2020 - Jan 19 2020
Show TimesFridays and Saturdays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 PM
Pearl McManus Theater
at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club
314 S Cahuilla Road
Downtown Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Cast
Hanz Enyeart (Trip)
Hanz is so happy to be returning to his favorite city and theatre on the West Coast! He has previously appeared on stage with Dezart Performs as Jim Baxter in Perfect Arrangement and Rexy/Jason in The Legend of Georgia McBride. In his home of San Diego, he has appeared on the La Jolla Playhouse stage in the pre-Broadway run of Escape To Margaritaville, as well as the world premieres of Up Here (by the writers of Disney’s Frozen) and The Grift. Other favorite roles include Eddie in Mamma Mia, The Barber in Man of La Mancha, A-Rab in West Side Story, Matthew in Altar Boyz, and Bobby in Cabaret. This spring, Hanz will be playing the role of Hanna from Hamburg in La Cage aux Folles at Cygnet Theatre in San Diego. Thank you to Darin, Michael Shaw, my wonderful cast, and our lovely crew. It’s so good to be with you all again. For Wilson.
Deborah Harmon (Lydia)
Deborah is no stranger to Dezart Performs’ stage. She performed in PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, RABBIT HOLE and THE RECEPTIONIST, and most recently, directed last spring’s production of MAYTAG VIRGIN. In Hollywood, she starred in the movies Used Cars with Kurt Russell and Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks. She also starred in the TV series JUST THE 10 OF US, THE TED KNIGHT SHOW and PAPER CHASE, not to mention her re-occurring roles in MARRIED WITH CHILDREN and MASH. She’s also done a lot of guest starring roles and commercials too. She started her career at the famed Second City in Chicago to which she owes everything.
Michael Shaw (Daniel)
As the Artistic Director of Dezart Performs, Michael has produced every production since its founding in 2008. He was most recently seen in the role of Howie in Dezart Performs’ production of RABBIT HOLE. In his 30-plus years as a stage actor, Michael has performed in over 50 shows including AS IS, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, THE FOREIGNER and WEST SIDE STORY. Michael is a 33-year member of Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. He is a graduate of Florida State University’s School of Theatre BFA program and the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training.
Chuck Yates (Barry)
Five-time Desert Star winner and Founding Artistic Director of Coyote StageWorks. He acted in Greater Tuna; A Tuna Christmas, Art; The Cocktail Hour and as Truman Capote in, Tru; and directed The Understudy. Over 10 years his productions earned 80 Desert Star Awards. He received the Joan Woodbury Mitchell Award, the Michael Grossman Inspiration Award; two “Best Live Theater” wins in Desert Magazine; and The PSUSD Shiny Apple Award. He was also a writer for the hit TV series Caroline In The City; and Dharma & Greg. Chuck is an acting teacher on the faculty of MTU, and is proud of his students.
David Youse (Mitchell)
David is thrilled to return to Dezart Performs since last appearing in WHITE GUY ON THE BUS. He also recently appeared in CLYBOURNE PARK for Dezart Performs, and THE UNDERSTUDY for Coyote StageWorks. David has worked in television, film, theatre and commercially for over 35 years. He recently produced the world premiere of FEAR, by Matt Williams, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in NYC, OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES at The Cherry Lane Theatre, starring Estelle Parsons and Judith Ivey, among others. He founded Four Things Productions (FTP) which is committed to building awareness to nonprofit organizations through the art of theatre. FTP produced the 25th Anniversary reading of THE NORMAL HEART, directed by Joel Grey, which benefited the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, which was the inception for the 2011 Broadway production. David is the co-creator of The Annual Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival, a program under Coyote StageWorks, open to all schools in Riverside County. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and is a Board Member for Coyote StageWorks in Palm Springs and the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC. www.davidyouse.com.
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