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Southern Plains Productions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, professional arts-production company serving Oklahoma City. We seek to reimagine live theatre with innovative artistic experiences that spark conversations and bring our community together.

STAFF & BOARD
STAFF

JACKSON GIFFORD
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jackson Gifford (he/him) is a dynamic theatre artist dedicated to curating innovative and thoughtful productions. He is the founder and artistic director of Southern Plains Productions, an Oklahoma City-based professional theatre company established in 2020. Under his leadership, the non-profit has staged seven major productions featuring world-class talent alongside many acclaimed local artists while supporting the development of Oklahoma City’s arts and cultural ecology.
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Jackson has been recognized with the NextGen Under 30 Award for his leadership and service to Oklahoma City, and featured in publications such as The Oklahoman, 405 Magazine, and BroadwayWorld. He is an Interlochen Arts Academy graduate and Otterbein University alumnus who divides his time between New York City and his hometown, Oklahoma City.

ELLEN GIFFORD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ellen Gifford (she/her) is co-founder of Southern Plains Productions and a lifelong theatre enthusiast. When she's not serving SPP, she works as a talent strategist, coach, and business consultant, helping companies enhance their leadership to increase engagement and grow revenue. She has helped organizations ranging from small nonprofits to multinational corporations grow their operations by optimizing business strategies that enable them to outpace their competitors even in times of complex talent landscapes. Ellen earned her MBA degree from Oklahoma Christian University and is a certified Lean Leader, SHRM-certified HR professional, and a Results Based Leadership Institute graduate. Her leadership has earned her the Ultimate Software Innovation Award and recognition from publications such as Becker’s Hospital Review.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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CHANDRA BOYD
BOARD CHAIR

KYLAN DURANT
BOARD MEMBER

MAX MILLER
BOARD MEMBER

HEATHER WILSON
VICE CHAIR

COLTON CLARK
BOARD MEMBER

JOHN GIFFORD
BOARD MEMBER

DAVID PAYNE
BOARD MEMBER

AMY WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER

JOANNE DOOLEY
BOARD MEMBER

DEBRA KOS
BOARD MEMBER

CLINT STONE
BOARD MEMBER