Jarrett Adams is an arts administrator, educator, director, and performer based in McAlester, Oklahoma. As President of McAlester Theatre, he combines nonprofit leadership with hands-on work in donor records, fundraising, communications, event planning, and organizational operations.
Jarrett maintains the theatre’s Wix, Mailchimp, Zeffy, and Ludus platforms, updates contact and donor records, tracks donations, sends acknowledgments, manages email campaigns, and prepares reports. He led planning and delivery of the sold-out Center Stage Celebration Gala, which generated nearly $2,000 in net proceeds for the organization.
He completed a Master of Arts in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Oklahoma in August 2026. His work at McAlester Public Schools includes music education, musical theatre coordination, and technical oversight for events in the district auditorium. His experience as a vocalist, performer, and director informs his practical approach to supporting artists and audiences.
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education K-12
Master of Arts in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship
August 2026
Current
Maintain donor and contact records, track donations, send acknowledgments, manage email campaigns, and prepare reports using Wix, Mailchimp, Zeffy, and Ludus. Coordinate fundraising events, budgets, sponsorship opportunities, vendors, venues, and volunteer assignments with the board and event leadership. Support organizational planning, insurance tracking, and production agreements.
McAlester Public Schools
2020 – Present
McAlester Public Schools
2023 – Present
Provide technical oversight for events in the district auditorium.
McAlester Public Schools
2022–2023