DSUSD Stars Steal the Show at McCallum Theatre

Several students from Desert Sands schools took the spotlight and delivered unforgettable performances at this year’s Open Call Talent Project, a dynamic partnership with the McCallum Theatre and DSUSD’s Aesthetic Education Program.

This audience-favorite event featured 53 performers, ages 11 to 73, across 19 incredible acts and our students truly stood out among the best!

Read more about Open Call Talent Project

We are proud to celebrate our outstanding DSUSD finalists and winners:

Grand Prize Winner
Patan Huang (11th Grade),
Palm Desert High School

Talent Achievement Winner (Mixed)
Shanti Wilder, Malakai Wilder, and Jude Shields (“Palm Swings”),
Palm Desert High School

Audience Favorite, Second Place
Swara D’Souza, La Quinta High School

Finalist: Grupo Folklórico Tonantzin
Alina Torres, Shadow Hills High School

From powerful performances to show-stopping moments, our students represented DSUSD with incredible talent, creativity, and heart.

Photo credit: McCallum Theatre