Meet the Team at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Jordan Davies
Technical Director
Jordan spends the majority of his time in the dark. Although we would like to see him more often, we know that he can be found hard at work between the lighting and sound consoles in the Mary Irwin Theatre.
A graduate from the Technical Theatre Program at Vancouver Island University, Jordan is a highly skilled multi-disciplinary technician, whose passion lies in audio engineering and design. Also a performer, Jordan is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who enjoys playing and producing music here in Kelowna.
td@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 101
Shirley Dreja
Financial Services
On most days you can find Shirley Dreja crunching numbers for the RCA in her tidy upstairs office. Prior to working at the RCA, Shirley worked for 17 years in the Accounting and IT departments of a major oil company, where she received excellent experience in accounting and computer systems.
An employee since 2005, one of Shirley's proudest accomplishments is having designed processes to keep close control of the financial side of all RCA initiatives. Shirley enjoys working with all of the creative individuals at the RCA and making her contribution to the cultural life of Kelowna.
finance@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 100
Theresa Edwards
Graphic Design
Adopted by the RCA in 2007, Theresa's background in graphic design for both print and web has been invaluable to the team. She was trained at SAIT in Digital Graphics Communications and Web Design.
In time off, Theresa enjoys painting and creating all kinds of art. She can be spotted on the hill, in the winter with a board strapped to her feet, and in the summer enjoying the trails of the beautiful Okanagan.
design@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 108
Joan Gass
Customer Service
Not new to the arts, Joan has taught voice, music theatre and choir in the Okanagan area for several years. With an administration background and her Bachelor Degree in Music, she is excited to be part of the Rotary Centre for the Arts team.
info@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext 113
Colleen Hayes
Food Services Coordinator
With a thorough knowledge of conference centre, restaurant, hotel management, and even vineyard experience, Colleen manages the bistro and its developing catering line which it now offers. Colleen heads up a creative team whose culinary imagination has no boundaries, theming food to match specific events, creating daily specials and fresh baked goods as well as house-made artisan gelato.
bistro@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext 112
Dawn Larsen
Community Program Coordinator/
Volunteer Coordinator/Customer Service
An artist herself, Dawn joined our team in July 2009. Her background is in sewing & design, as well as administration and management. Dawn enjoys her role as our Volunteer Coordinator. She is known for her welcoming smile and customer assistance. Dawn keeps busy in a variety of roles within the community; and she enjoys traveling.
programs@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 103
Carrie Moir
Building Operator
Carrie has the RCA running like a well oiled machine.
It's amazing what this girl can do!
rcaops@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 112
Shelly Vida
Performing Arts/Events/PR
As the Performing Arts Coordinator, Shelly's responsibilities include planning the RCA Season to include a variety of Canada’s top touring artists, actors and dancers. She has added another dimension with the addition of local professional acts to open for each show. She is also responsible for publicity, promotions, media relations, special events and fund development. Shelly initiated the Live After 5 Jazz Jam during the summer of 2011 and it has continued to grow and flourish since then.
events@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 105
Angelika Walter
Facility Rentals Coordinator/Customer Service
Angelika, our Facility Rentals Coordinator, joined the RCA in 2006, and plays a key role in managing facility rentals, ticket sales and subscriptions.
Angelika is a trained voice teacher who received her Associates Degree from the Camosun College/Victoria Conservatory of Music. In her spare time, she loves to sing, walk her handsome daschund, Hagen, and spend time with her 3 nieces.
rentals@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250-717-5304 ext. 111
