People

SSST Team

The creative minds behind the organization.

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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

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

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.