After months of searching for an executive director, the Soo Theatre Project Board of Directors is happy to announce that they have hired Jack Bradway. Having received an MBA in Arts Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in August 2006, Bradway is happy for the chance to work on the historic theatre renovation. The Soo Theatre Board realized they were at a point where they needed someone to work on fundraising, not only to continue work on the theatre, but to generate revenue to pay an executive director. A dedicated board member made the generous offer that allowed the board to create the position. The Patrick Egan family is underwriting Bradway’s salary the first year.
Raised in Munising, where he was graduated from high school in 1999, Jack is thrilled to have a position not only in his field of expertise, but also in the
The new director will begin work at Soo Theatre July 1st. His last position in the arts field was at Ten Chimneys foundation in Genesee Depot, WI, where he was development manager for a world-class museum, the former home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. He also successfully coordinated
Bradway has held a variety of jobs during his college years, giving him a good foundation for the job at Soo Theatre Project. Jack, welcome to a great project and a terrific community!