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About 

A love for theatre collaboration has led Jacob to positions as an Actor, Stage Director, Fight Director, Educator and Artistic Consultant across the Northeast. Regardless of position, he carries a mission of creating formative theatre experiences for the next generation of artists and audiences.

During the school year, he teaches Theatre Courses at Dexter Southfield in the Lower and Upper School. He also serves an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Manchester Community College. 

Summers are packed with educational and professional Theatre at the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, ME where he serves as Co-Artistic Director since September 2023. 

Jacob holds and MFA in Acting from Long Island University-POST where he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant/School of the Arts Admissions Specialist for their BFA and BA theatre programs.  He Holds an BA in Theatre Arts: Acting from Dean College. 

"Jacob J. Zentis offers a strong performance as Bud, Francesca’s husband. His vocals are always solid, but when a song allows, truly lovely."

-Jeanné McCartin for Seacoastonline.com

Bud 

The Bridges of Madison County

Hackmatack Playhouse

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