Profile
Training
2022-2024 The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, MFA Movement: Directing and Teaching
2018-2022 To Shin Do (Ninjutsu) under Stephen K. Hayes, Quest Center for Martial Arts
2004-2008 The University of Michigan, BFA Musical Theatre
2006 The Neighborhood Playhouse, Meisner Acting Technique Intensive
2004 Academy of Indian Classical Music, Hindustani Vocal Training Intensive
Experience
Movement Experience whilst on the MFA: Movement Directing and Teaching
2022 Movement Assistant mentored by Lynn Thomas. Working with BA Acting (Hons) Musical Theatre students at Central on Curtains, the musical.
Productions and Teaching
As a Director
Productions at The Miami Valley School
2021 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2020 My Favorite Year
2019 The Music Man, The Drowsy Chaperone
2018 The Lion King, Young Frankenstein
2017 Willy Wonka, Legally Blonde
2016 Seussical, On the Town
2015 101 Dalmatians, Thoroughly Modern Millie
2014 Aladdin, Hairspray
2013 High School Musical
As a Teacher
Nine years teaching acting and musical theatre technique to school-aged children in the United States.
Awards
Four-time winner, Outstanding Overall Production at regional academic theater awards.
Biography
Jacob is an award-winning theatre director and educator, specializing in musical theatre performance technique. Beginning his career as a performer in New York City, Jacob has worked professionally from nearly every theatrical vantage point, including direction, music direction, choreography, lighting and audio design. As a somatic meditation practitioner and martial artist, Jacob works to integrate awareness of the moving body into every aspect of his studio and production practice.
Languages
English, Spanish