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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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"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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