Jim Shedd
 Conservatory Instructor
 Jim has been working in theatre since the age of seven. He has performed in countless plays & musicals throughout Illinois. He has studied acting for film, acting for the stage, and improvisation under Val Murray. He has also studied dance under Karyn Fowler. Jim decided in high school to go into theatre production focusing on stage management and directing. He has since worked with ArtReach Educational Theatre, Schaumburg On Stage, HOTT Productions, Morraine Valley College, Best of the Best Theatre Co., Spotlite Theatrix & 507 Theatre. In 2009 Jim is producing and starring in a production of DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD and hopes to work with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. He is thrilled to be a part of Wishing Star's remarkable staff.