Jake is a writer, director and actor. A native Daytonian, he studied acting at Wright State University, then headed to Walt Disney World where he performed in 27 different shows over the course of a thirty year career as an Equity actor. Jake has written and directed shows for Princess Cruises, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Lines, SeaWorld, The Human Race Theatre Company, Zoot Theatre and Universal Studios. As an educator, Jake has taught acting and improvisation for The Human Race, Wright State University, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and The Muse Machine. Dayton audiences may remember Jake from the 2018 Dayton Opera production of The Barber of Seville and Human Race Theatre productions of Around the World in 80 Days, The 39 Steps, A Tuna Christmas, Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Rounding Third.
