HISTORY

CVRep was founded by Ron Celona in 2008. Ron moved to the Palm Springs area in 1999 and was the founder and Producing Artistic Director for the Joslyn Players at the Joslyn Center Theatre (now named The Arthur Newman Theatre) from 1999 through 2007. During his tenure he created an award-winning Theater Company and venue, supported and respected by the community.

 

After a year of planning, Ron’s dream of creating a professional regional theatre was realized. Coachella Valley Repertory, led by founding board member Gary D. Hall – then President, now Chairman Emeritus – was started. After several years of continuous sold-out shows in our 86-seat storefront theatre, it was necessary to expand. Ron and the CVRep Board’s new dream was to purchase our own, larger theatre.  CVRep now stands at 68510 E Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City.