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ENTERTAINMENT JDS Spring Showcase: How you can support your local arts and nonprofit community
The weather is warming up in the Temecula Valley and so are the many activities at JDS Creative Academy.
JDS Creative Academy is a local nonprofit organization that is a hub for career growth in the arts. They believe in inclusion, diversity and opportunity for all students and ages wanting to level up their creativity. You can support this local nonprofit by attending an upcoming event, spreading the word about upcoming projects or encouraging a friend, family or community member to participate in classes or projects.
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Speaking of supporting your local nonprofit, on May 20 and 21, JDS Creative Academy will be hosting its annual Spring Show- case in which students will showcase their work from the spring classes which includes the production of the Lion King Jr. put on by the Musical Theater students. This production is directed by JDS Creative Academy Co-founder and Studio Director Scott Strand, with musical direction by Sheila Ryle and choreography by Angelina Renteria. It will feature a lively set inspired by the Broadway Production and traditional Africaninspired costumes and makeup designs. The JDS Lion King Jr cast ranges in age from children to adults and will follow the 1994 Disney film plot line.
Attending the Spring Showcase is an amazing way to celebrate the hard work of the JDS students and the Temecula arts community. Attendance is free, however, reservations must be made before the event, and donations are appreciated. Space is limited and filling fast; make sure to book your spot under the events tab at jdscreativeacademy.org.
After the Spring Showcase, the next event to roll through JDS Studios is the JDS Summer Camp! for ages 10 and up. This is a two-week intensive fun camp where students are given a general storyline to follow, and with that, they improvise and create an entire play from the ground up. The summer campers create the sets, props and costumes; they improv, write, rehearse, and then perform the play at the end of the two weeks. Stu-
