To The Beat! Back 2 School

Directed By Jillian Clare

Valley Performing Arts students are given the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for an all-expenses paid summer scholarship programme to a prestigious school in New York City.

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Valley Performing Arts students are given the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for an all-expenses paid summer scholarship programme to a prestigious school in New York City.

Jillian Clare has spent over 23 years as an actor, working across various platforms including Sony Pictures Studios, ABC/Disney, NBC, FOX, Nickelodeon, and MGM, plus numerous indie features and web series. Recently, she added directing to her repertoire, with two feature films and three films as a producer. She is a part of a small list of female directors who helmed both the original and the sequel of a franchise. During the pandemic, Jillian created the popular Realm podcast, Thanks For Coming In, where she interviews fellow actors about their journeys and quirky audition stories. Additionally, she is active in her union, serving as the Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Young Performer's Committee is, as an elected member of the LA Local Board,Delegate, and serves on several other committees. Jillian is currently in pre-production for her new feature, set to film in Spring 2025.

Jayden Bartels - Avery

Casey Simpson - Dennis

Betsy Randle - Principal Margaret Rogers

Keith Powell - Mr. Richards

Lori Alan - Ms. Julia Hughes