Official News
Jacob just wrapped on filming Santa Girl where he served as the film's choreographer. Santa Girl stars Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Stone, and Devon Werkheiser. Expected release November 2018
Jacob will be directing and choreographing the Disney classic The Little Mermaid for the Clinton Area Showboat Theater
This summer, Jacob will be directing West Side Story for Shenandoah Summer Music Theater.
Jacob was nominated for a San Diego Critics Circle, Graig Noel Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of the Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone.
Jacob co-adapted, directed and choreographed the premiere production of A Chorus Line - High School edition working closely with iTheatrics, Thams-Whitmark and Baayork Lee on this new production.
Jacob will be resetting his choreography for Guys and Dolls in Spring 2017. Click here to see past productions.
Jacob will be Directing and Choreographing Once On This Island in the Spring of 2017.
Jacob premieres new work in the Fall Dance Concert at Shenandoah University. Click here to watch a sneak peek!
Jacob joins the faculty of the Shendandoah University Conservatory as an Assistant Professor Of Dance. Click here to read press release.
Jacob is a graduate of San Diego State University's esteemed M.F.A. program in Musical Theater. Click here to learn more.
Mr. Brent is Choreographer for We Are the Tigers—a new musical by Rebekah M. Allen premiering in Los Angeles. Click here to learn more.
Reviews
“Mr. Brent clearly knows how to inspire actors to function at their best, since all the performances are fresh and confident."
"A rare treat... there was a poignant, hilarious story with complex characters about whom I came to care deeply; there were lavish costumes; there was witty dancing; and yes, there was music."
"Jacob Brent's choreography is outstanding; from the beat of the first number to the finale he has slathered his dance creations with admiration of 80s dance... His choreography is a major highlight of the entire production."
"Choreographed by Jacob Brent (kudos to the cast’s roller skating prowess) ...WaterTower’s Xanadu is like the perfect summer lip gloss."
"Choreographer Jacob Brent excelled and the 15-piece orchestra under the direction of Music Director Mark Hanson, performed in superb fashion."