Inspiration’s Edge Celebrates 2026 Desert Star Award Nominations

We are so honored to celebrate nine nominations across two Inspiration’s Edge productions in the Desert Theatre League’s 2026 Desert Star Awards!

A One-Man Christmas Carol

Best Production – One Act

Best Director – One Act – John Ferris

Best Lead Performer – One Act – John Ferris

Harmonies of Home

Best Director – Cabaret/Musical Review – Scott Clinkscales

Best Musical Director – Cabaret/Musical Review – Scott Clinkscales

Best Lead Male Performer – Cabaret/Musical Review – Scott Clinkscales

Best Lead Female Performer – Cabaret/Musical Review – Catt Christine

Best Lead Female Performer – Cabaret/Musical Review – Jasmine Shaffer

Best Supporting Female Performer – Cabaret/Musical Review – Tiffany Crocker

Best Props – Aby Gail Biggos & Anita Clinkscales

From one actor bringing an entire Dickens classic to life to a company of performers sharing stories of home through music, these productions were made possible by performing artists who generously shared their talents, creativity, and hearts with Inspiration’s Edge.

We also want to give a special shoutout to the cast and crew of The Rocky Horror Show, our very first musical production, which completely sold out its run this past season. While the production was unfortunately not adjudicated by the Desert Theatre League, it remains an incredibly proud milestone for Inspiration’s Edge and a testament to the phenomenal cast, creative team, volunteers, and audiences who made it such a success.

We are so incredibly proud of our nominees and grateful to the Desert Theatre League for recognizing their work among the tremendous talent found throughout our desert theatre community.

To every performer, creative team member, volunteer, audience member, and supporter who helped bring these productions to life: thank you for continuing to believe in what we are building together.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Desert Star Award nominees! 🌟🎭