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
Scenic Designer
A Trip to the Moon
William Penn Charter School, 2024 Dir. EvaKay Noone
Scenic Designer
The Drowsy Chaperone
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Vince Raspa
Scenic Designer
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Kayla Bowe
Scenic Designer
The Skriker
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2024 Dir. Sean Begane
Scenic Designer
Godspell
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Heather Timberman
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Matilda
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Vince Raspa
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
The Little Prince
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2023 Dir. Noelle Gambale, Bryan Hagelin
Scenic Designer
Clue
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Mike Sokolowski
Scenic Designer
The Theory of Relativity
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Alyssa Cherewaty
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Players Club of Swarthmore, 2022 Dir. Vince Raspa
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Alice in Wonderland
Wolf Performing Arts, 2021 Various Directors
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Honk! Jr.
Wolf Performing Arts, 2021 Various Directors
Scenic Designer
Rumors
Villanova Student Theatre, 2020 Dir. Grace Metzger
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Singin’ in the Rain
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2020 Dir. Peter Rios
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Urinetown
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Emma Killian
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
If/Then
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2019 Dir. Emily Sgroi
Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Villanova Student Musical Theatre, 2018 Dir. Jack Evans & Alyssa Mattia
SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING
Properties & Scenic Assistant
Merrily We Roll Along
Villanova Theatre, 2020 Dir. Valerie Joyce
Properties & Scenic Assistant
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Villanova Theatre, 2019 Dir. Edward Sobel
Properties & Scenic Assistant
Orlando
Villanova Theatre, 2019 Dir. James Ijames