Episode 35 - Laura Gayvert - Other Desert Cities

Continuing our 77th Season, Jim sits down with director Laura Gayvert to talk about our winter drama, Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz. Set against the sun-bleached elegance of Palm Springs, this sharp, emotionally charged play explores family, memory, and the stories we tell—both to others and to ourselves.Laura shares her approach to guiding this complex, intimate piece, and reflects on her own history with The Colonial Players, including her role in our return to live theatre after COVID in Maytag Virgin. With no spoilers, this conversation offers thoughtful insight into the play’s themes, the power of ensemble storytelling, and why Other Desert Cities feels especially resonant right now.Other Desert Cities runs January 9–31, 2026.