Jay McAdams
Executive Director, 24th STreet Theatre; theatre leader and educator
Los Angeles, California
Summary
Longtime theatre leader and producer who co-founded and has led 24th STreet Theatre for decades, producing dozens of professional productions and earning recognition including LA Weekly's Production of the Year. 24thstreet+2
Committed arts-education advocate who builds programs that serve neighborhood youth—running free after-school classes, school field trips, and teacher professional development to make theatre accessible to low-income students. usc+2
Engages bilingual and immigrant communities through Spanish-language work and culturally responsive programming, touring Spanish-language productions internationally and developing Teatro Nuevo and related outreach. 24thstreet+2
Experienced civic and organizational leader who has pursued formal leadership training and recognition—participating in programs such as Leadership LA and Stanford's executive program, earning fellowships and serving as a U.S. State Department Cultural Envoy. 24thstreet+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Teach the Teachers Well
November 1, 2014A blog post discussing arts-education practice and the theatre's approach to working with educators and students.
Valentine's Day in the Theatre — A Message from Jay
February 1, 2013A blog post by Jay McAdams reflecting on theatre, community, and the organization's work (posted on the 24th STreet Theatre blog).