Under Construction Theatre Productions is a community-based theater production company in Jackson, Michigan. Our mission is to provide a platform for local artists and writers to develop and showcase their work. We believe in the power of collaboration and aim to guide artists through the creative process.

Our Mission

We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from working together as a community. By bringing together local artists, writers, actors, musicians, and theater technicians, we create a supportive environment where everyone can contribute their unique talents.

Guiding the Creative Process

Nurturing Local Talent

Community Collaboration

Our mission is to provide a platform for local artists and writers to showcase their work and develop their skills. We offer workshops, mentorship programs, and performance opportunities to help artists grow and thrive in their creative journey.

We understand that the creative process can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. That's why we are here to guide artists every step of the way. From brainstorming ideas to refining scripts and staging productions, our experienced team is dedicated to helping artists bring their visions to life.

Gerry Blanchard

Meet Cerberus

Founder

Chuck Edwards

Founder

Gerry studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and later received a degree in directing and playwriting at Michigan State University. He was a playwright fellow at the University of Wisconsin under his mentor Dale Wasserman, author of Man of La Mancha and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Gerry is the former Artistic Director of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and head of the Michigan School of the Arts, where he taught acting, directing and playwriting. He has written numerous plays and musical revues that have been produced, and has directed plays for numerous theatre companies both amateur and professional.

Kevin Steller

Kevin W. Steller has 49 years of experience in theatre on stage and off. He wrote his first musical in 1975 which was produced at East Jackson high school in 1977. Kevin received most of his theatre education through Michigan School of the Arts, where Gerry Blanchard was one of his instructors. Moving on, he has done character parts on stage, but the majority of his work was done behind the scenes. Kevin has extensive experience in set design and has designed and built over thirty sets for shows as well as designed and operated lighting for an even larger number of shows. Kevin held the position of Auditorium Manager/ Technical Director at Howell High School for several years. As a writer, Kevin is a published poet and is currently working on three stage plays and a musical with his close friend of 49 years, Chuck Edwards.

Founder

(our three founders)

For as long as I can remember I have been telling stories. I can remember making up characters as a child and telling my family stories while we were in the car. Growing up I always had a tale of some kind and there is always a story to tell about every event. The first I remember writing these stories down high school. It is telling stories and my attempts at being funny that lead me to theater, at first on stage then I discovered all that went on behind the scenes and I was hooked. Although I lack formal education in writing and theater, I tried to make up for it in volume. By writing plays for my church getting involved in set construction, sound, lights and everything theater related. The several years of friendship Kevin and I have has morphed into weekly writing sessions with some diverse shows and ideas being the result.

Wendy Jacobs

Sandy DiCesare

Christopher Lock

Meet the Core Members

James Moles

Rodney Jacobs

Kevin Rogers