Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Chapter 1, Coachella Valley, would like to introduce to you; SelmaGrows COD Chapter 2 Theater Productions Coordinator: Krystofer Do. Mr. Krystofer is a community engaged Sophomore at College of the Desert. He has been involving himself with the production of our local music and arts for over 17 years. With a passion for community creation he has led himself to take on the director position as Theater Productions Coordinator with SelmaGrows COD.
This position comes with great responsibility. We are looking forward to Krystofer’s participation in the February 7, 2014 event at the Palm Desert Learning Tree Center (www.thelearningtreecenter.org). His involvement provides educational stage space for local bands, musicians and comedians along with his production of an original musical written and directed by Mr. Krystofer and collaboratively produced by the members of SelmaGrows COD. The director of makeup and costume design for the musical, Brooke Blumenthal says “Knowing Krystofer it will be a really fun and upbeat show. I am looking forward to working with my good friends.”
“This production is meant to inspire not only the community but also the entire production team.” states Mr. Krystofer. Being careful not to spoil the musical production’s content, he continues on to say, “It’s a special and exciting thing to offer entertainment while keeping educational substance intact. It’s a community effort and in that, we all shine.”
Krystofer’s creative partner and fellow SelmaGrows COD committee member, Juan Espino have also come together in other projects. Local Hip Hop Funk group, What the Funk, has been together for over 2 years. Often you will notice Krystofer giving a fresh funk life to our beloved Michael Jackson tracks. The group’s rapper, Gabe Perez pillars a high energy. The rest of the bands is compiled of; Juan Espino (keyboards), Hernan Hernandez (percussion), Kim Shaw (vocals), Steve Zepeda (bass), Joaquin Rosalea (drums) and Rafael Beas on guitar. This group has headlined all over the desert at recognizable venues like The Hood, Date Shed, and Synergy Fest. Look for them this year at the Tamale Festival, December 8th.
Krystofer Do and Juan Espino’s brain child is an independent band called Kyd Icarus. This Electronic Pop Rock group actively involves itself with local endeavors. They will be performing on New Year’s Eve at Miracle Springs Resort and Spa through a Selma Grows opportunity. We are looking forward to their growth and development as they continue to enrich the Coachella Valley as they reach out with their talents and agreeable natures.
Upon the success of the musical at the Palm Desert Learning Tree Center, it is our intent to bring the musical on a local school tour of C.V. If you are interested in participating with the original musical February 7, 2014 please contact Ktystofer Do directly at kendryque@yahoo.com (760)851-9658.
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts Chapter 1 Coachella Valley Selma Grows www.facebook.com/SelmaGrows .
Chapter 2 College of the Desert SelmaGrows COD www.facebook.com/selmagrows.cod . www.selmagrows.org
