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Jack Cannon is an award-winning lighting designer with six years of experience in performing arts, including four years of experience in professional theatre. Jack has received international recognition and honors for his development of Artificial Intelligence for lighting control. He has designed lighting for film and video, theatre, architecture, dance, and music. He is a member of the Illinois Theatre Association, and a member of the International Thespian Society. Jack has won awards for his lighting designs on the licensed productions of Rent and Jasper in Deadland. His recent theatrical work includes the world premieres of God Help Us, Silent Night, and Nevermore. Jack's work as a producer on the short-film Why We Protest earned him a nomination at the Burbank International Film Festival in the Films Made From Home category. Jack has held two lighting design residencies with Chicago-land theatre companies. He has led lighting design workshops at the Indiana State Thespian Festival, the Illinois Community Theatre Festival, and the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Jack has also judged the Thespian Excellence Awards in multiple states. Jack graduated as a junior from Waubonsie Valley High School in June of 2020. He currently attends the California Institute of the Arts studying for a BFA in Design and Production, he is expected to graduate in June of 2024.

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Review: COWBOIS, Royal Court Theatre

All in all, Cowbois isn’t a bad play. It’s a fun and gimmicky queer-affirming semi-comedy that makes for a good night out if you’re willing to close an eye here and there. It’s weird and long, but it means well.

Save up to 56% on the West End Transfer of COWBOIS

Grab your stetson and spurs and join us in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Cowbois by Charlie Josephine. ‘A joyous queer cowboy romp’ (West End Best Friend) co-directed by Charlie Josephine and Sean Holmes.

CRUEL INTENTIONS Leads Our Top Ten Shows for January

We begin the new year with a bang in theatreland. With nineties musicals, queer cowboys and new works bursting from every side, the future looks bright. Here are our top ten West End recommendations for January. Make sure you check back for all our news, reviews and features. Welcome to 2024!

Charlie Josephine's COWBOIS Will Transfer to London; Full Cast Revealed

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Royal Court Theatre have announced the London transfer of Charlie Josephine's rollicking queer western Cowbois. 

Review: COWBOIS, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Cowbois might sound like a reboot of Sister Act but there is far more going under the satin bonnets. Gunslinger Jack Cannon (Vinnie Heaven) arrives in a small Wild West-era outpost, handsome by appearance, fearsome by reputation and with a bounty of 200 dollars on their head. The town is populated only by women and a drunken sheriff (Paul Hunter), their menfolk having been gone for over a year and presumed dead after a mine blast. 

Cast Revealed For COWBOIS, A New Queer Cowboy Show For The RSC by Charlie Josephine

Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming production of Charlie Josephine's new play, Cowbois. 

Three Brothers Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For SOMEBODY'S CHILD

Three Brothers Theatre is pleased to announce casting and creatives for their next show in the playwright residency program, SOMEBODY'S CHILD written by Ben Braun and directed by Joshua Bryan Maloney.

DGA Awards Announces TV, Documentary & Commercials Nominations

The Directors Guild of America  today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2018.

BWW Review: THE DRESSER Wraps You in Co-Dependency at Birmingham Festival Theatre

The Dresser unveils the complexity of a co-dependent relationship between a pompous Shakespearian actor, aptly named Sir (Jack Cannon) and his dresser Norman (Judd McCluney). Norman's devotion to Sir is built upon many levels of admiration, even though Sir treats him like a second rate Sancho.

Detective Thriller DISTORTION is Official Selction at 13th Annual La Femme Film Festival

DISTORTION a taut detective thriller starring Emmy Award-winning actor CORBIN BERNSEN (L.A. Law, Psych), will be featured at the 13th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival (LAIFF) to be held October 19-23 at the Regal Cinemas at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.

2017 Spotlight Award Nominees Announced

As Tony Award nominations were being revealed on Tuesday to honor productions and performances during the 2016-17 season, organizers of The 2017 Spotlight Awards - honoring the best in high school musical theater throughout Middle Tennessee -  were tallying scores and assembling all the names of nominees for the awards presentation to be held Saturday, May 13, at Andrew Johnson Hall at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

67th Annual Directors Guild Awards Set for Tonight; PETER PAN LIVE!, TONYS Among Nominees

The winners of the 67th Annual DGA Awards will be announced today, Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, hosted by actor Jane Lynch.

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