Jacob Rivera-Sanchez
Latest News on Jacob Rivera-Sanchez:
Rebecca Lowrey To Direct Theatre Wesleyan's NEXT TO NORMAL (Oct 14, 2024)
Photos: Grand Prairie Arts Council Presents BONNIE AND CLYDE (Sep 19, 2024)
BONNIE AND CLYDE Comes to the Uptown Theater (Aug 20, 2024)
Rebecca Lowrey To Direct Theatre Wesleyan's NEXT TO NORMAL (Oct 14, 2024)
Photos: Grand Prairie Arts Council Presents BONNIE AND CLYDE (Sep 19, 2024)
BONNIE AND CLYDE Comes to the Uptown Theater (Aug 20, 2024)
BIO
Jacob Rivera-Sanchez is a DFW-based actor, graphic designer and also has aspirations in directing and theatre journalism. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre.
He is currently a freelance graphic designer and is the Theatre Business Manager of Texas Wesleyan University's theatre department. He's also a full-time musical theatre enthusiast.
He made his mainstage directorial debut with Theatre Wesleyan's production of "Fuddy Meers" by David Lindsay-Abaire in fall 2014, after completing two student-directed projects, "How Many To Tango?" by Sandra J. Albert in fall 2013 and "The Passing of an Actor" by Willard Simms in spring 2011.
In 2014, he was named NewYork.com's Ultimate Broadway Fan and received an all-expense paid trip to the 2014 Tony Awards rehearsal in New York City, hosted by Hugh Jackman.
In 2016, Jacob participated in the Kennedy Center ACTF Musical Theatre Initiative and was named National Finalist (1st Runner Up). He was accepted into the Open Jar Institute in New York where he attended in August 2016.
Jacob is an Equity Membership Candidate, appearing in professional productions of "Jesus Christ Superstar", "West Side Story", and more.
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Rebecca Lowrey To Direct Theatre Wesleyan's NEXT TO NORMAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024
Rebecca Lowrey will direct Theatre Wesleyan's production of NEXT TO NORMAL. The musical explores themes of mental health and family dynamics. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024
Rebecca Lowrey will direct Theatre Wesleyan's production of NEXT TO NORMAL. The musical explores themes of mental health and family dynamics. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Grand Prairie Arts Council Presents BONNIE AND CLYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024
See photos of the Grand Prairie Arts Council’s production of “Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical.”
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024
See photos of the Grand Prairie Arts Council’s production of “Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical.”
BONNIE AND CLYDE Comes to the Uptown Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
Get ready for a riveting journey through the turbulent times of the Great Depression with the Grand Prairie Arts Council's production of 'Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical.'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
Get ready for a riveting journey through the turbulent times of the Great Depression with the Grand Prairie Arts Council's production of 'Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical.'
Photos: First Look at GPAC's The Producers
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting “The Producers,” with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and Glen Kelly, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and direction by Mallory Roelke. The show runs June 21 - 30 at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting “The Producers,” with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and Glen Kelly, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and direction by Mallory Roelke. The show runs June 21 - 30 at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos here!
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to Theatre Wesleyan This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Theatre Wesleyan has announced Dave Malloy’s Tony Award®-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 as the 69th annual spring musical.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Theatre Wesleyan has announced Dave Malloy’s Tony Award®-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 as the 69th annual spring musical.
Photos: Theatre Wesleyan Presents INTIMATE APPAREL By Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Lynn Nottage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Production photos have been released of Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Production photos have been released of Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
Disney's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME plays at the Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie, TX
by Pati Buehler - Oct 24, 2023
What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical.
by Pati Buehler - Oct 24, 2023
What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical.
Photos: First Look at GPAC's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, written by Peter Parnell with music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and direction by Mallory Roelke. The show runs October 20 - 29, 2023, at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos from the production here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, written by Peter Parnell with music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and direction by Mallory Roelke. The show runs October 20 - 29, 2023, at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos from the production here!
Grand Prairie Arts Council to Present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
Join the Grand Prairie Arts Council for their production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at the Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
Join the Grand Prairie Arts Council for their production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at the Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie. Learn how to purchase tickets!
I WANNA F-ING TEAR YOU APART Comes to Stage West
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
Sam and Leo, Leo and Sam – roomies and besties since college. Nothing can tear them apart—or can it? Stage West presents the regional premiere of the buddy comedy I Wanna f**king Tear You Apart, by Morgan Gould, which begins a 4-week run on Thursday, June 15.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
Sam and Leo, Leo and Sam – roomies and besties since college. Nothing can tear them apart—or can it? Stage West presents the regional premiere of the buddy comedy I Wanna f**king Tear You Apart, by Morgan Gould, which begins a 4-week run on Thursday, June 15.
Photos: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at The Grand Prairie Arts Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present IN THE HEIGHTS, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quira Alegría Hudes, and co-direction by Lon Barrera and Jacob Rivera-Sanchez. The show runs June 17 - 26, 2022, at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present IN THE HEIGHTS, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quira Alegría Hudes, and co-direction by Lon Barrera and Jacob Rivera-Sanchez. The show runs June 17 - 26, 2022, at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos here!
The Grand Prairie Arts Council Presents IN THE HEIGHTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents IN THE HEIGHTS, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quira Alegría Hudes, and co-direction by Lon Barrera and Jacob Rivera-Sanchez.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents IN THE HEIGHTS, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quira Alegría Hudes, and co-direction by Lon Barrera and Jacob Rivera-Sanchez.
Monumental Theatre Company's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Streams July 2-31
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2021
Monumental Theatre Company presents Songs For A New World. Available to stream on a device of your choosing July 2-31.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2021
Monumental Theatre Company presents Songs For A New World. Available to stream on a device of your choosing July 2-31.
Theatre Wesleyan Will Present Free Outdoor Rock Musical-inspired Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2021
Theatre Wesleyan will present OH, WHAT A NIGHT! – a free outdoor concert featuring students singing songs from popular rock musicals – on the Kay Granger Mall lawn at Texas Wesleyan University (1201 Wesleyan Street, 76105) from April 23-25, 2021. The production will also be available to live stream.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2021
Theatre Wesleyan will present OH, WHAT A NIGHT! – a free outdoor concert featuring students singing songs from popular rock musicals – on the Kay Granger Mall lawn at Texas Wesleyan University (1201 Wesleyan Street, 76105) from April 23-25, 2021. The production will also be available to live stream.
Theatre Wesleyan To Present Original Musical BIBLIOPHILIA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2021
Theatre Wesleyan will present a Senior BFA Project production of Bibliophilia, or The Orature Festival at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from March 12-14. This new original musical will also be available as a live stream.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2021
Theatre Wesleyan will present a Senior BFA Project production of Bibliophilia, or The Orature Festival at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from March 12-14. This new original musical will also be available as a live stream.
Theatre Wesleyan to Present Sarah Ruhl's EURYDICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020
Theatre Wesleyan will continue their 'Six Plays At Six Feet' semester of fall programming with a familiar story of six feet (under) distancing. Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl is directed by theatre department business manager Jacob Rivera-Sanchez and will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020
Theatre Wesleyan will continue their 'Six Plays At Six Feet' semester of fall programming with a familiar story of six feet (under) distancing. Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl is directed by theatre department business manager Jacob Rivera-Sanchez and will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105).
Our Readers Give Shoutouts to Their Favorite Educators for National Arts in Education Week!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 17, 2020
Read the heartfelt shoutouts and stories shared by our readers about their favorite arts educators below!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 17, 2020
Read the heartfelt shoutouts and stories shared by our readers about their favorite arts educators below!
BWW Prompts: Who Should Lead the Upcoming FUNNY GIRL Revival?
by BWW Prompts - Jul 20, 2020
We want to hear from you! Submit your response to our daily #bwwprompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.
by BWW Prompts - Jul 20, 2020
We want to hear from you! Submit your response to our daily #bwwprompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.
Photo Flash: Grand Prairie Arts Council's LEGALLY BLONDE Opens Tonight at Uptown Theater
by Kyle Christopher West - Oct 4, 2019
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council, opens at the historic Uptown Theater on Friday, October 4, 2019, and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2019. The beautifully restored 1950's theater is located at 120 E Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
by Kyle Christopher West - Oct 4, 2019
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council, opens at the historic Uptown Theater on Friday, October 4, 2019, and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2019. The beautifully restored 1950's theater is located at 120 E Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Wesleyan's AVENUE Q, Playing April 25-28
by Jacob Sanchez - Apr 23, 2019
Theatre Wesleyan's production of the Tony Award-winning musical will be performed for one weekend only, April 25-28. Tickets are now available at www.txwes.edu/theatretickets.
by Jacob Sanchez - Apr 23, 2019
Theatre Wesleyan's production of the Tony Award-winning musical will be performed for one weekend only, April 25-28. Tickets are now available at www.txwes.edu/theatretickets.
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