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BIO

Jacob (he/him pronouns) is a NYC-based transgender actor, specializing in musical theater and character roles. He lives in Brooklyn with his best friend, Mabel the cat, and his other best friend Amy. He grew up in New Jersey, where he took dance classes from a very young age. He began pursuing theater in high school--in 2014, he received the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein. He is aware this award doesn't hold much weight in his older age, but he still thinks it's neat. He studied at the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Intensive Conservatory for acting, singing, dance, and improv. Jacob has been seen in both regional and NYC productions, most notably as Max in Hir at Island City Stage (dir. Andy Rogow), Milo in workshops for Q2 by James Lecesne and Ryan Amador at New York Stage & Film's Powerhouse In Residence (dir. James Lecesne), and for originating the roles of Jackson in workshops for Wonder Boy: A New Musical ?by J. Jarrett at The Dare Tactic (dir. Nina Roy) and Tony in both in workshops for and the Off-Broadway premier of #Adulting at St. Luke's Theatre (dir. Mika Kauffman). Jacob has also performed at various NYC venues, including Joe's Pub, The Duplex, and the Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center. He can be seen in the crowd on S4E14 of Madam Secretary if you look hard enough.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Write Act Repertory's inaugural Pop-sical Festival Off Broadway Production, 2019
Performer


News


LIFE AND TRUST Closes Abruptly Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Emursive's production of Life And Trust ended its off-Broadway run abruptly on April 19. From the team behind Sleep Now More, Life And Trust was a site-specific theatrical experience that began in June 2024.
Photos: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse brings the world of its upcoming production  La Cage aux Folles to life in the backstage areas of its historic theater, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2025. Get a look backstage in new photos of stars Cheyenne Jackson, Kein Cahoon, Ryan J. Haddad, and more in costume below!
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins LIFE AND TRUST 100th Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Last night, Emursive’s Life And Trust, a Faustian world of money, sex, and power unfolding in the heart of New York’s Financial District, celebrated their 100th performance at Conwell Tower with Broadway and film star Andrew Barth Feldman. See photos!
Photos: Immersive LIFE AND TRUST Hosts 'Broadway Night'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Broadway went downtown to experience Life And Trust: a world of money, sex, and power unfolding in the heart of New York’s Financial District. Life And Trust celebrated a starry Broadway night at Conwell Tower (69 Beaver Street). Check out photos from inside the the event.
Photos: LIFE AND TRUST Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Life and Trust!
Photos & Video: LIFE AND TRUST at Conwell Tower
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

Emursive is presenting the world premiere of Life And Trust: a tale of money, sex, and power in the heart of New York’s Financial District. See photos and videos!
LIFE AND TRUST World Premiere to Open in August at Conwell Tower
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

The world premiere of LIFE AND TRUST has revealed its preview and opening night dates. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Matthew Gasda's ZOOMERS Extends Run At The Brooklyn Center For Theatre REsearch
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024

Fresh off a sold-out run at the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, Matthew Gasda's new play ZOOMERS is extending its off-off-Broadway run. 
ZOOMERS Resumes Performances in Brooklyn January 17th
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

Zoomers, the hit new play by Matthew Gasda, resumes performances on January 17th following its sold out run this fall. Zoomers subtly probes the moral and emotional nuances of Gen Z in their most offline moments. 
Alternative Duo FOREIGN AIR to Release New Album 'Hello Sunshine'
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022

It is a deeply personal album with all the tracks written, recorded, produced, and engineered by the duo, Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael. With the creative freedom of working on their own, they leaned into all their influences, from alternative rock anthems to experimental electronic-infused indie.
VIDEO: Alternative Duo Foreign Air Share Sinister Video For 'Night At The Zoo'
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2022

Hello Sunshine is comprised of 14-tracks, including singles “Anything’s Possible,” “Moving On,” “Your Touch,” “Hello Sunshine,” and “Shut Up And Show Me.” It is a deeply personal album with all the tracks written, recorded, produced, and engineered by the duo, Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael, over the past two years. Watch the new music video!
Legacy Theatre To Present New Musical Adaptation Of PETER AND WENDY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2022

Coming to the Legacy Theatre August 20-21 is Peter and Wendy, a new musical adaptation of the classic story featuring a collaboration between Legacy's Wheel Life Theatre Troupe and the renowned dance company, Pilobolus.
FOREIGN AIR Share Video for 'Your Touch'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 9, 2021

They co-wrote the song with Chris Chu (The Morning Benders, POP ETC) and pulled in their friend Tony Hoffer (Phoenix, Air, Beck) at the end to help finish the song sonically.
Ashley Blanchet, Sarah Beth Pfeifer and More to Perform at QUEERING THE CANON at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020

Ring of Keys, the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced the performer lineup for Queering the Canon.
WONDER BOY and SHAPESHIFTERS: Musical Theatre Factory Brings Queer Superheros To The Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2020

On Wednesday January 23rd and Thursday, January 24th, Musical Theatre Factory will present a staged reading of Jacob Jarrett's latest musical Wonderboy.
RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $5,631,888 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019

Six weeks of enthusiastic fundraising erupted into two extraordinary performances of lighthearted parodies, inspiring calls-to-action and exceptional dance at this year's Red Bucket Follies. The show, which was performed December 9 and 10, 2019, celebrated the 58 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
BWW Flashback: THE ROSE TATTOO Takes Final Broadway Bow Today
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its critically acclaimed production of The Rose Tattoo today, December 8, after having played 27 preview performances and 63 regular performances.
Final Two Weeks to See Roundabout's THE ROSE TATTOO and SCOTLAND, PA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) will conclude its critically acclaimed fall productions, The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams, directed by Trip Cullman, and the new musical Scotland, PA featuring a book by Michael Mitnick and music & lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Lonny Price and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, on Sunday, December 8.
Wake Up With BWW 11/19: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY Opens at the Public, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019

Today's top stories: A Bright Room Called Day opens at The Public, and more!
TV: Watch Marisa Tomei & More in New Highlights from THE ROSE TATTOO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Tony Award-winning play The Rose Tattoo, directed by Trip Cullman, is entering its final weeks of performances, The play will conclude its limited engagement on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 W 42nd St.).

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