Performing Arts at College of the Desert

07/22/2026

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Gain Real World Skills in our new Certificate Program.
Start or grow your career in Entertainment Design and Technical Theatre.
Classes begin in September!
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06/10/2026

Fall Semester 2026 is open to register. Learn entertainment industry makeup, Age Effects, Basic Special Effects, Wigs, Script Breakdown, Character Analysis, Theatrical, Film, TV, Video, and Print application. No kit fee, no required textbook.
Stations Available.

05/13/2026

TA012 - Introduction to Costume Design - Explore the Design Process, Drawing, Rendering and the skills needed to "Put it On Stage!"
FILM, TV, PRINT, VIDEO, LIVE EVENTS, AND THEATRICAL.
Learn what it takes to become a Costume Designer or Stylist.
Registration is open, no kit fee, real production work experience and much more. Space is still available!

05/13/2026

TA028 - Stage Management teaches Professional Skills to be a Live Event Stage Manager.
FILM, TV, PRINT, VIDEO, LIVE EVENTS, AND THEATRICAL.
Make the Magic Happen as a Stage Manager.
Registration is open, no kit fee, real production work experience and much more. Space is still available!

05/13/2026

TA009 - Stagecraft teaches Entertainment Industry Production.
FILM, TV, PRINT, VIDEO, LIVE EVENTS, AND THEATRICAL.
Sets-Lights-Costumes-Sound-Props-Paint-Construction.
Registration is open, no kit fee, real production work experience and much more. Space is still available!

03/12/2026

Our next show The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams directed by Denis McCourt. March 13, 14, 20, 21 7pm, March 15, 22, 3pm. $15 students, $20 general. The Po***ck Theatre on the Palm Desert Campus. Please support our students!

02/07/2026

Next up! The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, Directed by Denis McCourt. Po***ck Theatre, March 13, 14, 20, 21 7pm, March 15 & 22 3pm. Please support our students!

01/18/2026