People

SSST Team

The creative minds behind the organization.

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Jerri Southchott

Jerri Southchott

President

Jerri’s radio and television hosting career spans more than 30 years. She also appeared in TV movies and series: The Endless Grind, Pressure Point, Mind Over Murder, Unspoken, The Black Widower and Mr. D. Jerri worked for CBC Television as a lifestyle host and journalist. She is a professional voice over actress providing voice talent for animated series, commercials and documentaries. Jerri currently works in communications for Health Canada from her home in Halifax.

Jerri Southcott

President and Chair

Shane Southcott

Shane Southcott

Director

Shane studied theatre in the BFA Acting program at Florida State University and musical theatre performance at Sheridan College.  He was a guest instructor at the International Thespian Festival at Ball State University and the Artistic Director of TOROS in North Bay, Ontario.  Shane has more than 30 years of experience in youth theatre programs in Canada and Mexico.  Together with his wife Martina, they formed the not-for-profit youth theatre company Apasionarte Teatro in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Shane Southcott

Director

Mark Ferraro-Hauck

Mark Ferraro-Hauck

Director

Mark Ferraro-Hauck joins South Shore Summer Theatre as director of our 2026 production of Into the Woods, bringing decades of experience in theatre leadership, directing, producing, and arts education. Passionate about creating inclusive, community-driven arts experiences, Mark has spent much of his career helping young people discover confidence, creativity, and connection through theatre. His extensive background includes leadership roles with professional theatre organizations in Minnesota and more than 70 directing and design credits across professional and educational productions. Since joining SSST, Mark has also played an important role in strengthening volunteer engagement and supporting innovative fundraising initiatives that will help shape the organization’s future.

Mark Ferraro-Hauck

Director

Scroll down for our donors and board members. Bios coming soon. 

SSST Board

Jerri Southcott
Michelle Jackett
Darren Summersby
Maria Pinsent
Alena Grandy
Cohen Alexander
Nancy Kenny
Naomi Jewers
Dianne Goodwin
Allison Walte

Donors

The wonderful folks and organizations that have helped the SSST project so far.

Corporate

Platinum $1000+

The Town of Mahone Bay

Arthur Southcott

Kathleen Woodard & Doug Stewart

Jerri Southcott & Dave Stephens

Cindy & Adam Dial,     Red Door Reality –   Lunenburg

100 Bluenosers Who Care

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL)

Gold  $500-$999

 

 

 

Silver $250-$499

Lee & Frank Kools

Bronze $50-$249

Thank You for Your Support

  • Bacalao Photography – Peter Zwicker 
  • Bruce Dow 
  • Mark Ferraro-Hauck
  • Karen Pinsent 
  • Jane McLoughlin 
  • The Hat Junkie — Anna Shoub