Tickets are now available for Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET) production of Tru by Jay Presson Allen. Critically acclaimed actor Chuck Yates revisits his landmark 2013 performance as author Truman Capote, created for Coyote StageWorks in 2013. The production is directed by David Youse based on Larry Raben’s original direction.
Performances are at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road. The play runs January 24–26 and January 31–February 2. For tickets, visit www.desertensembletheatre.org or call (760) 565-2476.
The late critic Jack Lyons called Yates’ performance “theatrical lightning caught in a bottle.” In 2015 Yates reprised the role at Invisible Theatre in Tucson to further critical praise; and in 2020 Broadway World–Palm Springs recognized his work with the “Performer of the Decade” award…