We are a collaborative community theatre organization.

Our mission is to employ a team of artists to produce passion-fueled theatre which provides an enriching experience for the people working on it and for our audiences. We create opportunities to pass on skills and talent to an ever-developing group of professionals, beginners, enthusiasts, or everyone in between.

Big Idea utilizes a uniquely democratic system of operating. No one owns Big Idea; instead it is up to our members to determine the artistic vision and future of our company. Members are chosen for their impressive dedication and their proven skills at creating art. Members select shows for our season, elect our leadership, and are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

COMPANY

Artistic Director………………………………………………………………… Russell Dow

Managing Directors …………………………. Beth Edwards & Carrie Joyner

Production Manager ……………………………………………. Karen Bombardier

Marketing Directors …………………………………. David J. Fox & Kaley Saari

Box Office/House Manager………………………………………………. Alexa Slater

Graphic Designer……………………………………………………………. Kevin Adamski

Big Idea Company

Nic Candito, Eric Craig, Gail Dartez, Leah Daugherty, Thomas Dean, Anthony D’Juan, Jacob Garcia, Ian Hopps, Chloe King, Brandon Lancaster, Vernon Lewis, Sarah Rothaus, Gregory Smith, Shaleen Schmutzer-Smith

LIFETIME FOUNDING MEMBERS

Kirk Blackinton

Beth Edwards

Shannon Mahoney

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President……………………………….. Shaleen Schmutzer-Smith

Secretary …………………………………………………. Don McGillivray

Member-at-Large …………………………………………… Jamie Kale

Ex-Officio Member ……………………………………… Russell Dow

Ex-Officio Member…………………………………….. Beth Edwards

Ex-Officio Member…………………………………….. Carrie Joyner