My research focuses on performance pedagogy, the socially significant role of the Clown across various performance mediums, and decoding Shakespeare. 

I’m a member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, on the teaching artist staff of Hudson Valley Shakespeare and New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and a volunteer at The 52nd Street Project. Additionally,

Additionally, I work independently as an audition coach for actors of both stage and screen, specializing in College Audition coaching and consulting.

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  • As an acting coach, I work with beginning and established clients for film, television, and theater.

    Got that big audition coming up? For rates/availability, contact me here.

    • Public Speaking Preparation

    • Finding your inner clown

    • Decoding and Performing Shakespeare

    • Audition Preparation

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  • All of my one-on-one coaching sessions are individualized to suit your needs. In addition to working on required monologues, I am also available to help in each step of the process, including the choice of school that's right for you, the application, and the essay. I also offer Mock Auditions where I replicate the experiences you will have at the schools you are auditioning for.

    Now let’s get you into Drama School!

    To contact me about BFA/BA coaching, click here.

Testimonials

  • "Whenever I have a challenge, Jacob is my first call. He helps me better understand myself and the piece I'm working on every time. Even when you're working hard, you’re probably still missing something--Jacob will help you find it."

    — PJ Adzima (Broadway: Book of Mormon. TV: “Girls5eva”; “The Good Fight”; “FBI: Most Wanted”)

  • "Jacob is a phenomenal acting teacher! With the training I received from Jacob, I was able to flourish as an actor, ultimately getting into my top choice for graduate school. He is patient, funny, insightful, smart, and loves what he does. His teaching is truly inspiring."

    — Hope Andrejack (UC Irvine, MFA Acting '21)

  • "Jacob's passion for the craft, instincts for performance and sharp eye for specificity make him a powerfully effective coach! Working with him is as invigorating as it is helpful."

    — Nathan Simpson (Film: The Den)

  • “Jacob has fueled my college audition process. During our lessons, he had me yelling, laughing, acting like an absolute child, running all over the room, and even cartwheeling through a field!”

    — Cara Casey (Boston University, BFA Acting '28 )

  • "Whenever I have worked with Jacob it has been an absolute pleasure. It is always a fun time when learning the skills of clowning or diving into what layers lie in a good monologue. He is easily one of my first calls!"

    Nicholas Franki (Rider University, BFA Musical Theatre '25)

  • "His emphasis on the joy of acting always gets me to that inner sense of play. He is my go to whenever I have an important performance or audition. Book with haste!"

    — Tad D’Agostino (Film: Unexpected Difficulty)

  • “Jacob does an excellent job at helping me focus on practical ways to get my lines to jump off of the page. He is super fun to work with and he pushes me to present my most authentic self!”

    — Ian Saverin (CU Boulder, BFA Musical Theatre '25)

  • "Jacob has been a guiding force for me ever since I met him. Whether it’s help with playwriting, working on upcoming auditions, or general consultation, he’s always been in my corner. I can’t thank him enough for all that he has done!"

    Nick Dinner (NYU, BFA Mixed Art and Media '26)