Dedicated to keeping the arts alive in Teton Valley.
OUR MISSION
To sustain and grow Arts, Cinema and Theater in Teton Valley by supporting, developing and promoting creative programs and cultivating new artistic avenues within our community.
OUR VISION
ACT Foundation is dedicated to keeping the arts alive in Teton Valley, Idaho. Our vision is to ensure that everyone in the community, young and old, will have easy access to art programs, theatrical experiences, and cinematic influence.
We see a future with a local community theater, multiple plays performed each year, stand-up comedy options, musicals, and art shows to name a few. We are grateful to take advantage of the beloved Pierre’s Theatre as a venue rental option, sharing the stage with the talented Drama Club at Teton High School, as well as outdoor performance venues throughout Teton Valley.
Our Values
- Integrity: We value transparency in our transactions and are accountable to ourselves and our Teton Valley community.
- Respect: We work in partnership with those who seek to improve artistic endeavors within our community.
- Community: We believe that sustaining and developing arts, cinema, and theater in Teton Valley is an invaluable community service that unites us in a common appreciation of beauty, imagination, and creation.
- Commitment: We are dedicated to increasing the quality of our community spirit through the arts, encouraging new creativity and making available past works of art.
- Organizational Excellence: Our first goal is to operate with excellence and accountability, remaining true to our mission to best serve the arts in Teton Valley.
Milissa West
Executive Director
With over 14 years of experience in thrift store management, Milissa West is the Founder of the ACT Foundation. Her love of the arts led her to create an organization dedicated to keeping them alive and thriving in the community she loves.
Milissa is the proud parent of three boys. The oldest is out of high school and can often be found on stage. Her middle son is the shy type but loves to help with the tech. Her youngest son keeps her young and helps fill in her time. She is supported by a loving family and is the 3rd generation in Teton Valley.
Jim Hardee
President
I am currently on the Historical Advisory Board and the Editorial Board for the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. I have written 3 books and numerous articles regarding the history of the fur trade era of American history (including “Pierre’s Hole, The Fur Trade History of Teton Valley, Idaho”). I present regularly at national conferences that focus on the pre-1840 history of the American West.
Timothy Carlin
Vice President
Timothy has been a local resident of Teton Valley for several years now. He brings a background of musical theater and performing to ACT. He is passionate about the arts and is a huge fan of the Oscars.
Jess Kraft
Treasurer
Jessica Kraft has been living in Teton Valley with her son and significant other since 2016. She was the COO for Kate’s Real Food and brings business operations and organization skills to her new team at Outpost Group in Jackson Wyoming. Jessica has an appreciation for all the arts and believes this foundation will help encourage the valley to spend more time enjoying and participating in the arts, cinema, and theater.
Vicki Motlock
Director
We are so excited to have Vicki join our board. She brings new ideas and a love of the arts to ACT Foundation.
Kimberly Vaughn
Director
We are so excited to have Kimberly join our board. She comes from a vast history of theater, inlcuding broadway productions in New York City. She is a Tony Award nominee for directing. She is a performance coach to many and a friend to all.
Jennifer Kunz
Secretary
Jennifer Kunz has lived in Teton Valley for all of her life and is raising her kids here. She enjoys outside activities like camping, fishing, and hunting. She currently works at Alliance Title in Driggs Idaho. She has recently taken up acting and enjoys the experience of stage life. She was Aunty Emm in the 2023 “Adventures in Oz,” The Narrator in the 2023 Christmas Carol, and a charity worker in the 2022 production of “Christmas Carol.” She is excited to support the art culture in Teton Valley, the place she loves to call home.
Tom Simmons
Director
Tom grew up in Firth, Idaho and attended BYU. He is married to Carma and they have 3 beautiful children. He resides in Victor Idaho. Tom is currently the optometrist for Teton Valley Vision Clinic for 18 years prior to his years working in Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Alabama and Utah. Some of his past jobs have been in physical therapy, mental health rehabilitation, nursing, telephone customer service, software packaging, potato processing and farm labor. Today in his spare time he teaches music lessons and coach’s his daughter’s softball team. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and taking family trips. Tom has acted in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit for 3 years and Piano Accompanist once. Tom brings local business knowledge, desire for theater and willingness to support the arts to ACT Foundation.
Jennifer Kunz
Director
Jennifer Kunz has lived in Teton Valley for all of her life and is raising her kids here. She enjoys outside activities like camping, fishing, and hunting. She currently works at Alliance Title in Driggs Idaho. She has recently taken up acting and enjoys the experience of stage life. She was Aunty Emm in the 2023 "Adventures in Oz," The Narrator in the 2023 Christmas Carol, and a charity worker in the 2022 production of "Christmas Carol." She is excited to support the art culture in Teton Valley, the place she loves to call home.
Vicki Motlock
Director
We are so excited to have Vicki join our board. She brings new ideas and a love of the arts to ACT Foundation.
Kimberly Vaughn
Director
Jessica Kraft has been living in Teton Valley with her son and significant other since 2016. She was the COO for Kate’s Real Food and brings business operations and organization skills to her new team at Outpost Group in Jackson Wyoming. Jessica has an appreciation for all the arts and believes this foundation will help encourage the valley to spend more time enjoying and participating in the arts, cinema, and theater.
Tom Simmons
Director
Tom grew up in Firth, Idaho and attended BYU. He is married to Carma and they have 3 beautiful children. He resides in Victor Idaho. Tom is currently the optometrist for Teton Valley Vision Clinic for 18 years prior to his years working in Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Alabama and Utah. Some of his past jobs have been in physical therapy, mental health rehabilitation, nursing, telephone customer service, software packaging, potato processing and farm labor. Today in his spare time he teaches music lessons and coach's his daughter's softball team. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and taking family trips. Tom has acted in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit for 3 years and Piano Accompanist once. Tom brings local business knowledge, desire for theater and willingness to support the arts to ACT Foundation.
Contact Us
actfoundationtvi@gmail.com
Phone
208.709.1584 STORE
Address
PO Box 955
STORE 7168 s Highway 33
Victor, ID 83455