PROFILE: Jeffrey Adams, Artistic Director

JEFFREY ADAMS was born and grew up in the Pacific Northwest before moving to International Falls, Minnesota (The Icebox of the Nation) in 2004. Shortly after arriving, he founded the Icebox Radio Theater for the purpose of telling stories about this unique, famous little town through the medium of sound. He has written over 40 half-hour episodes for the theater was well as numerous shorter skits and works, and has directed nearly as many episodes including live broadcasts, studio productions, and live theatrical performances of radio theater.

A four-time honoree by the Society for Interest in Science Fiction Audio, Adams and the Icebox Radio Theater were most recently honored in 2009 with a Silver Ogle Award (Best Horror or Fantasy audio production) for the tense psychological thriller 'The Thing on the Ice.'

When not working for the IBRT, Adams is a part-time DJ at Psalm 995 Radio in International Falls. He also has an extensive list of writing and production credits in radio advertising. His work as a writer, voice talent and producer can be heard in spots for urban missions organizations in Minneapolis and several other cities in the midwest. He also runs Sound Stages Radio, an on-line radio station featuring an all-modern audio theater format.

Jeff and wife, Diane (Director of the International Falls Public Library) have three children.