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Brian Jacko is a Scenic Designer, Builder, and Artist based in Philadelphia. He has worked closely with local directors as the principle designer on over 15 productions since 2018, as well as working as a scenic painter and carpenter in both the community and academic theatre worlds. In addition to design, Brian worked for several years with the Villanova University Scene Shop where he learned the principles of properties construction as well as scenic painting. Brian works professionally as an engineer, and is skilled in drawing and digital rendering as well as providing CAD details and cut sheets for set pieces. Brian attended Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor's in Comprehensive Sciences, a Minor in Theatre Studies, and a Master's in Environmental Engineering.
contact: brianejacko@gmail.com|609.789.7361
CREDITS
Design Experience
The Con, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
William Penn Charter School, 2026 Dir. Ari Baker
Once on This Island, Scenic Designer, Scenic Painter
William Penn Charter School, 2026 Dir. EvaKay Noone
Clue, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
William Penn Charter School, 2025 Dir. Michael Roche
A Trip to the Moon, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
William Penn Charter School, 2024 Dir. EvaKay Noone
The Drowsy Chaperone, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Vince Raspa
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Kayla Bowe
The Skriker, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Sean Begane
Godspell, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Heather Timberman
Matilda, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Vince Raspa
The Little Prince, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Noelle Gambale, Bryan Hagelin
Clue, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Mike Sokolowski
The Theory of Relativity, Scenic Designer
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Alyssa Cherewaty
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Vince Raspa
Alice in Wonderland, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Wolf Performing Arts, 2021 Various Directors
Honk! Jr., Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Wolf Performing Arts, 2021 Various Directors
Rumors, Scenic Designer
Villanova Student Theatre, 2020 Dir. Grace Metzger
Singin’ in the Rain, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2020 Dir. Peter Rios
Urinetown, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Emma Killian
If/Then, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Emily Sgroi
Nice Work If You Can Get It, Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2018 Dir. Jack Evans & Alyssa Mattia
SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING
Merrily We Roll Along, Properties & Scenic Assistant
Villanova Theatre, 2020 Dir. Valerie Joyce
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Properties & Scenic Assistant
Villanova Theatre, 2019 Dir. Edward Sobel
Orlando, Properties & Scenic Assistant
Villanova Theatre, 2019 Dir. James Ijames
ACTING (Principal Roles)
Titanic, Harold Bride
Made of Star Stuff Theatre, 2026 Dir. Rich Farella
The Addams Family Musical, Lucas Beineke
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2025 Dir. Katie VanNewkirk
Curtains, Aaron Fox
Villanova Theatre, 2022 Dir. Peter Donohue
Singin' in the Rain, R.F. Simpson
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2020 Dir. Peter Rios
Urinetown, Caldwell B. Cladwell
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Emma Killian
Pippin, Pippin
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Kelly Watana
Be More Chill, Michael Mell
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2018 Dir. Stephen McDonnell
Into The Woods, Cinderella's Prince/The Wolf
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2018 Dir. Ben Smallen
Curtains, Aaron Fox
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2017 Dir. Liam Christian Wolfe
First Date, Waiter
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2017 Dir. Matthew J. Moorehead, Stephen McDonnell
The Drowsy Chaperone, Victor Feldzeig
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2017 Dir. Scott Gladding
The Addams Family Musical, Gomez Addams
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2016 Dir. Vince Raspa
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