Jake King is a film editor, producer, reviewer, and director. In college, he starred in productions such as ‘Angels In America’, ‘Tartuffe’ and ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead.’ Since 2013, he has directed three short plays; ‘Restoration,’ Extinct/Extant, and ‘Duet.’ Jake was assistant director on “Reservations for Dinner,’ which won “Best Actress” and “Best Director” at the Riant Theater’s Strawberry One-Act Festival. Recently, he was directed by Tony White in Chuck Orsland’s ‘Seventies Porn,’ which premiered in October at Shetler Studios, and, most recently, worked on ‘Catapult’ as Project Manager in early 2019..
The Sample
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Theater
by New York Theater Festival/Mario Corry
Assistant Director
The Parking Spot
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Film
Producer
Catapult!
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Theater
by Theater for the New City/Tony White
Project Manager A male plumber and a female woodworker take the art world by storm in “Catapult!” by Matthew James Fitzgerald was presented by Theater for the New City from February 21 to March 10. The piece is a subversive commentary on the pretensions and ‘artspeak’ of the gallery scene.
Seventies Porn
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Theater
by Double Down Productions/Tony White
Thaddeus Lock Set in the Mid 90's – A prestigious private school community in New York City must grapple with a stark revelation about its most popular and respected teacher, exposed as an actor in adult films! 'Seventies Porn' was staged at The Bridge Theater at Shetler Studios from October 10th-October 21st.
Reservations for Dinner
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Theater
by Riant Theatre/Mario Corry
Assistant Director A comedy about a washed up actress excited to make her comeback in a new role, much to the dismay of her husband. Was staged at the Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival from May 16th-May 20th, 2018, making it to both the "Semi-Finals" and "Finals" Rounds. Won the awards for "Best Actress" (Margaret Champagne) and Best Director (Mario Corry). Nominated for "Best Actor (Tony White) and "Best Play."
Öber Driver
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Film
Producer
Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony
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Film
Producer
A Box Came to Brooklyn
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Film (short)
by Jason Cusato (Comedy)
Miscellaneous Crew Naïve man-child Johnny stumbles upon an anonymous box on his quiet Brooklyn street. Panicky residents gather to investigate. What's in it, and who left it? Good-natured Steve struggles to be the voice of reason as and speculation turns to accusation. Prejudice and crackpot theories turn neighbor against neighbor. Is Johnny's far-fetched story about the box correct, or is there an even more fiendish plot behind it all? Written by Jason Cusato
Nine Days and Nights of Ed Sheeran
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TV Movie
by Michael Bonfiglio (Music)
Miscellaneous Crew
Bologna & Lettuce
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Film
Producer
Manipulation
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Film
Producer
St. Francis College
(2008-2012)