The very best thing about TJ is that he's the father of 5 sons and husband of USU Athletics Hall of Famer Erin Cartwright-Davis. He dropped out of dental school to pursue a career in helping families create happy memories together thanks to his talents in writing, directing, and performing. He's written, directed, music directed, produced, or acted in 50+ Pickleville productions! Find him and Erin on IG (teejdavis, erinluvstj) for an inside look into the craziness of a life in show business! You can also join TJ's Community text group by texting him at 435-291-5061
What’s your favorite go-to summertime activity when not doing a show?
Yard golf w/ the fam!
What's one of your most cherished summer memories?
Sitting on the catwalk above the Pickleville stage as a kid, watching the actors during the performances. The magic of the stage was obvious to me from a very young age.
You've just been made captain of your own Prairie Pirate ship. what's the first rule you post?
All pirates must wear deodorant and maintain good oral hygiene:)
Tell us about a funny or embarrassing stage-related experience you’ve had.
Mine's not a moment, but it's a dream I have in the week leading up to opening night of pretty much any show I ever do. My dream is this: I'm running around backstage trying to find missing pieces of my costume while the show is happening on stage and I know I'm going to miss my entrance. Talk about a nightmare!
You have 30 seconds to impress a room full of strangers. What do you do?
The Donald Duck voice
The first version of the Juanito Bandito character wore black penny loafers, white tights, and a maroon velvet bullfighting costume. I MUUUUCH prefer the black jeans and Jordan 4's:)
Shout out to my boys Carter (CSI Basketball), Tanner (UVU Basketball), Hayden (Senior year!), KJ (Sophomore year!), and Drew (2nd grade). You guys and your amazing mother are my everything.
Juanito Bandito in 19 years of Pickleville shows!
Writer of the Juanito Bandito series of musicals
Director/Vocal Director for 50+ Pickleville productions
