“Don’t Rock The Jukebox”- Coming To A Venue Near You

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Servant Stage has gathered more than 30 talented teen performers to create “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” a high-energy show paying homage to pop music from a number of eras and styles. The musical extravaganza, designed to appeal to people of all ages, will be performed at venues in Lititz, Leola, New Holland, and Lancaster. On Friday, June 25, the show will be staged at 7 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz. On Saturday, June 26, the performers will appear at 11 a.m. at the Barnstormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, and that same day at Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, at 7 p.m. On Sunday, June 27, the show will move to the New Holland Park, 498 E. Jackson St., New Holland, at 3 p.m.

Wally Calderon, who serves as the Servant Stage artistic director said that he has loved working with this group of teens. “The energy and fun that they bring to each rehearsal has been unbelievable, and it shows in the stories they are telling through each song,” he said. Calderon added that because the youths are willing to work and grow as performers, he has been able to push and challenge them further. “And they have risen to each occasion,” he noted.

Performer Elle Herson, age 14, said that she hopes audiences enjoy the enthusiasm she and other performers put into the show. “It’s fun to work with others who enjoy using the stage as an avenue to connect with other people,” she said.

Servant Stage offers performances on a pay-what-youwill basis as part of the organization’s mission to make the arts accessible to all community members. To learn more about the organization or reserve tickets, readers may visit www.servantstage.org or call 717-455-0255.

Servant Stage is also offering other youth theater opportunities, including Summer Theatre Camps for students ages 10 to 18 of all levels of experience. Upcoming youth productions set for Mondays through Saturdays, will include “Once Upon a Mattress” from July 5 through 10, “Aladdin” from July 12 through 17, “Moana” from July 26 through 31, and “High School Musical 2” from Aug. 2 through 7. The Servant Stage Teen Company and Apprentice Company, which are intensive training programs for students interested in pursuing musical theater after high school, run June through October. Drop-in, pay-what-you-will theater classes for people of all ages and levels are also offered on Monday evenings.

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Youths from around the county will take part in the Servant Stage production “Don’t Rock the Jukebox.”

Together Again - Aaron’s Acres Campers Ready To Get Back In The Saddle

Risa Paskoff, executive director of Aaron’s Acres, is “beyond excited” to be taking Aaron’s Acres campers back to Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) this summer, and staff at GMTRC are happy to be welcoming groups back to the barn at 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster. Aaron’s Acres provides socialization and recreation for children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with special needs. GMTRC works to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities.

Paskoff was quick to point out several of the benefits the horseback riding experience offers to campers, including increased self-esteem and confidence, improved flexibility, improved balance and strength, improved coordination, and the sense of independence, even with support staff walking along next to the camper.

In 2020, COVID-19 restrictions limited physical interactions between the two organizations, although GMTRC was able to offer some virtual programming to Aaron’s Acres campers through Zoom calls and social media. Now that the campers can visit the stable in person, they will be able to enjoy riding, grooming, and leading the horses, along with learning about the barn operations and helping keep the stable clean.

According to Paskoff, there is nothing better than seeing a camper get on a horse. “Whether it’s for the first time or for the 10th time … he or she is riding the horse,” said Paskoff. “For many of our campers, it is also unconditional acceptance from the horses (that is so important).” Paskoff added that the GMTRC staff are patient and kind as they help support each child with the goal of a safe, positive experience.

GMTRC program director Stephanie Fleck will be working with Aaron’s Acres campers for the first time this summer, and she is looking forward to the experience. “We are thrilled to have the campers back on the property,” she said. “We look forward to witnessing the physical and emotional interactions the campers will have when they encounter a horse.”

Readers who would like to learn about Aaron’s Acres may visit www.aaronsacres.org. More information about GMTRC is available at www.greystonemanortrc.org.