JACOB VOIGT

Actor | Singer

A Wisconsin native, Jacob attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, from which he holds a B.F.A. in Drama with Honors. While at Tisch, he studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Stonestreet Studios, and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. In New York, Jacob appeared in numerous productions.

Jacob is no stranger to some of the country's greatest regional theaters, especially in the Chicago area. He was a cast member of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Billy Elliot in its return to Chicago with Porchlight Music Theatre.

In addition to performing and demonstrating his strong singing and acting abilities, Jacob often finds himself volunteering for various charities and traveling. He is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.

RESUME

THEATRE (selected)

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown . Linus The Market Theatre / dir. Jennie Ortega

Memphis Mr. Simmons Porchlight Music Theatre / dir. Daryl Brooks

Billy Elliot Ensemble + U/S George and Big Davey Porchlight Music Theatre / dir. Brenda Didier

Our Mutual Friend Bradley Headstone The Gallery Players / dir. Mark Harborth

Hairspray Edna Turnblad Skirball Center for the Arts / dir. Marc Ferre

Romeo and Juliet Lord Capulet Shakespeare Downtown / dir. Geoffrey Horne

Ragtime J.P. Morgan/Ensemble Abe Burrows Theater / dir. Erin Ortman

Our Lady of 121st Street Victor Abe Burrows Theater / dir. Laurie Carlos Smith

Wayward Travis Marilyn Monroe Theatre/ dir. David Mendizabal

City, Town and Country Adam Marilyn Monroe Theatre / dir. Lorca Peress

FILM / TV / WEB

Saturday Night Live Pickup Artist NBC Universal / dir. Chris Kelly

Saturday Night Live FBI Cadet NBC Universal / dir. Chris Kelly

Bromance Boys Various Principals Art City Productions /dir. Greg Contaldi

NYXPD John Heartstone Tisch Film & TV /dir. Jinshuo Zhang

RELATED EXPERIENCE

- American Honors Performance Series – Vocal performer at Carnegie Hall

- Festa Italiana – Vocal performer at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Broadway Wishes – Cabaret with Chad Kimball, Corey Cott, Anthony Rapp and Kaitlyn Davidson
- Ragtime Suite – J.P. Morgan/Ensemble at Radio City Music Hall

- Under the Surface – Concert at Rockwood Music Hall Directed by Jamie Lawrence and Nora York

TRAINING

B.F.A. in Drama with Honors from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts

- The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute; Stonestreet Studios; Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

Acting: Geoffrey Horne, Lila Neugebauer, Daniel Talbott, Ted Sluberski, Mauricio Bustamante

Voice: Alexander Gemignani, Jenn Colella, Nora York, Jack Lee, Christopher Roselli, Duncan Sheik

Dance: Madeline Jaye (Ballet/Jazz), Jeffrey Ferguson (Tap), Gail Schroeder (Ballet/Tap)

Masterclasses: Rebekah Bruce Parker, Ted Arthur, The Second City

SPECIAL SKILLS

Dialects (Cockney, British RP, Geordie, American Southern, Texas), Tai Chi, Piano, Percussion, Marching Band, Fishing, Hunting,

Driver’s License, US Passport, Stage Combat (J. Allen Suddeth)

NEWS AND UPDATES

I am fortunate to have an incredible job that I love which both challenges and fulfills me. Yet, none of what I do would be as meaningful to me without an audience to share it with. Stay up to date on all the latest news about the productions, events, and community work I’m involved with by having a look at the highlights below.