OUR STORY
Our story begins with two dreamers—Gary and Jackie—who crossed paths on the shores of Martha's Vineyard in 2017. From that moment, a beautiful love story unfolded, guiding them toward their shared passion: creating a home in Santa Fe, where dreams come alive.
With unwavering resolve, they built their dream home, Tumbleweed Ranch, in the stunning foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, where breathtaking views stretch in every direction. In May 2024, they joyfully celebrated their wedding amongst friends and family. Together, they have crafted a sanctuary that radiates love and creativity in every detail.
Their journey has already borne fruit, with Jackie's acclaimed play, In My Father's House, captivating audiences and earning rave reviews, before a Santa Fe audience in the fall of 2024. Building on this success, Gary and Jackie are working hard preparing their next exciting production.
Join us as we explore the magic of storytelling and the vibrant spirit of the Southwest!
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For over twenty-five years, Jacalyn “Jackie” Kane has been a visionary force in creating, producing, and directing live award shows, theatrical events, and major music festivals across both coasts. Her journey began in the vibrant cultural landscape of 1980s New York City, where she worked alongside David Maldonado and helped manage legendary Latin artists such as Rubén Blades, Marc Anthony, and Menudo—an experience that immersed her deeply in the richness of Latin music and storytelling.
Driven by a passion for honoring underrepresented voices, Jacalyn went on to produce and direct the prestigious First Americans in the Arts Awards in Los Angeles, celebrating Native American talents like Wes Studi, Zahn McClarnon, Rita Coolidge, and Adam Beach. Through her company Kane Productions, she brought to life the Whole Earth Festival at Balboa Park and produced sold-out concerts for icons including Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Browne, Lila Downs, Judy Collins, Mavis Staples, and Natalie Cole.
In a more intimate chapter of her creative life, Jacalyn merged her love of storytelling, ritual, and romance by founding My Vineyard Elopement on Martha’s Vineyard. Specializing in bespoke ceremonies and elopements, she built a heartfelt and highly regarded service known for crafting deeply personal weddings that honored each couple’s unique love story. Her team orchestrated in the past decade over 400 intimate celebrations on the island, helping couples find sacredness in simplicity.
Now based in New Mexico, Jacalyn continues her theatrical journey through Tumbleweed Ranch Productions, co-founded with her husband, director Gary Brown. Together, they are creating immersive, multimedia theatrical works that bridge myth, history, and emotional truth—beginning with their original stage production The Last Dance of Billy the Kid
Whether on stage or at the altar, Jacalyn brings the same devotion to love, authenticity, and soulful connection to every story she helps bring to life.
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Gary has credits in a career that includes directing and producing in prime-time television and screenwriting. He won an Emmy Award for producing the sports series, "The Way It Was," then segued into situation comedy, working at the production giant Witt Thomas Harris for years, where he directed and produced the hit show Benson and also directed WTH's It's a Living and One Big Family.
He also directed episodes of Who’s the Boss, 227, Brothers, What’s Happening, Charles in Charge, The Fanelli Boys, Lost on Earth, Claude’s Crib, among others, and produced and directed the NBC series Pacific Station, Mommies, and Platypus Man for UPN. He is the author of the screenplays It’s All Happening at the Zoo for Paramount Pictures, Inside Source, Lola, The Sum of Nine, and the teleplay, The Fixer. Gary currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife, Jacalyn Kane, and their dog, Missy.
Together, they have formed Tumbleweed Ranch Productions, an umbrella for current and future multimedia theatrical productions. They recently produced and directed In My Father’s House, a play by Jacalyn Kane, which premiered in Santa Fe in October 2024 for a three-week run.
OUR BOARD
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Rick has dedicated much of his career to serving communities, from advocating for Alaska Natives’ land rights with Alaska Legal Services Corporation to nearly 20 years as general counsel for a small Inupiaq village corporation.
In Alaska, he also strengthened local organizations through board service with a state funded rehabilitation facility, a therapeutic riding center he helped establish, and the Alaska Dressage Association.
Since retiring to rural Colorado, Rick has continued his commitment to public service in leadership roles on citizen advisory committees, the county planning commission, and the Pines and Plains Library District.
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Suzanne Teng is a flutist, composer, international award winning recording artist and music educator.
She served on the National Endowment for the Arts Music Education panel for three years and, as a resident of Santa Fe, NM, served on the New Mexico School for the Arts Equity Council for three years and has been a volunteer at Pete’s Place for several years.
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Jourdan was born in Albuquerque and has lived in Santa Fe for 15 years, he was formerly the valued Regional Revenue Manager at Heritage Hotel, has authored the critically acclaimed novel "Uncontainable" and the soon to be published "In the Absence of Gravity."
