Kerri Thoreson - Executive Director – Kerri brings a depth of organizational management experience to her role as ED of Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre. She's an award-winning writer and columnist. Having spent her youth in Coeur d'Alene she has an infinity for the uniqueness of the community and all that make it a special place to live, especially for the people who call it home.
A decade in Portland, Oregon involved with the music industry and entertainment booking, a long career in the written word, radio and communications and in recent years a "second act" as a commercial actor provide Kerri an eclectic appreciation of the arts and artists. The artistic and economic impact of the performing arts in the Coeur d'Alene area is significant and she's committed to telling the story of the theatre far and wide.
Jadd Davis- Artistic Director- Jadd began his professional career in the arts at Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre in 2002, debuting as Rapunzel's Prince in Into The Woods. Since then, he has acted, directed, music directed, produced and educated throughout the northwest and beyond.
As a performer, Jadd has appeared onstage with Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (in over 20 productions), Village Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Casa Mañana, Ordway Center for the Arts, American Music Theatre of San Jose, Seattle Children's Theatre, ReAct, The Inverse Opera, Opera Coeur d'Alene, Taproot Theatre Company and many others. He is featured on several cast albums, including the original cast album of the recent Broadway hit A Christmas Story: The Musical!
His backstage work (directing, casting, producing, etc.) has been seen onstage at ACT Theatre, Village Theatre, The Inverse Opera, Taproot Theatre Company, Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, Interplayers Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts and others.
Jadd has a particular affinity for producing unique theatrical experiences and small-scale, intimate performances. In that capacity, he has written and produced myriad performances in collaboration with many organizations throughout the northwest. To this end, he co-founded The Inverse Opera in Seattle and has served as its Artistic Director since 2011. In his tenure, he has overseen successful collaborations with ACT Theatre, SecondStory Repertory Theatre, Taproot Theatre Company, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, Theatre Puget Sound and The Bing Crosby Theatre. Other positions Jadd has held include Casting Director and Company Manager for Village Theatre, and Artistic Associate and Company Manager for Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre.
As a performer, Jadd has appeared onstage with Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (in over 20 productions), Village Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Casa Mañana, Ordway Center for the Arts, American Music Theatre of San Jose, Seattle Children's Theatre, ReAct, The Inverse Opera, Opera Coeur d'Alene, Taproot Theatre Company and many others. He is featured on several cast albums, including the original cast album of the recent Broadway hit A Christmas Story: The Musical!
His backstage work (directing, casting, producing, etc.) has been seen onstage at ACT Theatre, Village Theatre, The Inverse Opera, Taproot Theatre Company, Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre, Interplayers Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts and others.
Jadd has a particular affinity for producing unique theatrical experiences and small-scale, intimate performances. In that capacity, he has written and produced myriad performances in collaboration with many organizations throughout the northwest. To this end, he co-founded The Inverse Opera in Seattle and has served as its Artistic Director since 2011. In his tenure, he has overseen successful collaborations with ACT Theatre, SecondStory Repertory Theatre, Taproot Theatre Company, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, Theatre Puget Sound and The Bing Crosby Theatre. Other positions Jadd has held include Casting Director and Company Manager for Village Theatre, and Artistic Associate and Company Manager for Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre.
Artistic Associate: Tyler Krieg
Office Manager: Alyssa Hersey
Marketing Manager: Kay Poland
Director of Education: Aimee Paxton
