Jacob Dey: Theatre

Playwright, actor, director. Kingston and Prince Edward County, 2011–24.

Playwriting

• Untitled monologue, playwright (commission). Shatterbox Theatre monologue series, Picton, 2021.
• Prof Skit 2020, co-writer. Dan School fourth-year skit, Queen's University, 2020.
• The Company Man: The Dastardly Plot to Steal the American Dream, co-writer (collective script). Colliding Scopes Theatre, Kingston, 2020. Cancelled (COVID-19).
• Eggplay, playwright. Unproduced, 2019.
• Nuclear Family, playwright. The Imaginary Theatre Company, site-specific in a Kingston house, 2018.
• Ted's Apiary, playwright. Dan Studio Series (Howl & Hush), Isabel Bader Centre Studio Theatre, Kingston, 2018.

Performance

• Community play, opening voice-over. Prince Edward County, 2024.
• The Twilight Zoom: In Quarantine, No One Can Hear You Scream, ensemble and co-writer. Queen's Players, YouTube Live, 2020.
• Where Were They Going?, Frank Russell. Dan Studio Series (Lost & Found), Rotunda Theatre, Queen's University, 2020.
• Red (John Logan), Ken. Shatterbox Theatre, Regent Theatre, Picton, 2019.
• Cue the Night, performer (scene from Red). Shatterbox Theatre fundraiser, Prince Edward County, 2019.
• DSC x QUSMEA Coffee House, MC. Queen's University, 2019.
• Fruit Show, creator and performer. Self-produced, Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2019.
• Let's Make Art Showcase, performer. Kingston, 2019.
• Clouds Over Warsaw, Yakov/John/Pole. The Imaginary Theatre Company, Tett Rehearsal Hall, Kingston, 2018.
• Jacob Dey Performs All of Pirates of Penzance by Himself, everyone. A Space: 48 Hours, Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2018.
• The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? (Edward Albee), Martin. Directing-class scene, Dan School, Queen's University, 2018.
• Hearts Come Cheap, Power (lead) and co-deviser. Colliding Scopes Theatre, The Mansion, Kingston, 2018.
• beat/pulse, Nightmare. Dan Studio Series (Zeal), Isabel Bader Centre Studio Theatre, Kingston, 2018.
• Bycatch, male lead. Famous for 15 Minutes, Bermuda, 2017.
• Untitled solo piece, performer. A Space: 48 Hours, Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2017.
• Trenches, Freddy. Queen's Students on Broadway, Baby Grand Theatre, Kingston, 2017.
• Holy, Dad (devised). Colliding Scopes Theatre, St. James' Anglican Church, Kingston, 2017.
• The Pirates of Penzance (Act 1, staged concert), Pirate King. Queen's University, Theological Hall, 2017.
• Slaying Senior Year, Josh. Queen's Students on Broadway, Queen's University, 2016.
• The Rocky Horror Show, Brad. County Theatre Group, Regent Theatre, Picton, 2016.
• The Mirror Game, Bob. Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Picton, 2016.
• Storytelling festival, improv and poetry. Picton, 2016.
• The Up-Hill Revival, male lead. Prince Edward County, 2015.
• The Real Thing (Tom Stoppard), Max. Mount Tabor Playhouse, Milford, 2015.
• The Pirates of Penzance, Frederic. County Theatre Group, Regent Theatre, Picton, 2015.
• Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), Romeo. Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Picton, 2012–16.
• Competitive improv team (Canadian Improv Games). Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Picton, 2012–16.
• Talent shows, poetry slams, coffee houses, performer and tech. Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Picton, 2012–16.

Directing and producing

• A Space: 24 Hours at Zoom, organizer. Online, 2020.
• The Company Man, co-director and marketing lead. Colliding Scopes Theatre, Kingston, 2020. Cancelled (COVID-19).
• A Space: 24 Hours, organizer. Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2019.
• A Space: 48 Hours, organizer. Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2019.
• Flat Earth Island, co-director. Dan Studio Series (Cult), Rotunda Theatre, Queen's University, 2019.
• A Little Space: 24 Hours, organizer. Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2018.
• Original camper play, co-writer, director, stage manager. Camp GTA, Toronto, 2018.

Production and design

• Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, head of props. Dan School of Drama and Music, Isabel Bader Centre, Kingston, 2020.
• Weiner: The Hero We Deserve, dramaturg. Queen's Students on Broadway, Queen's University, 2019–20.
• Fun Home, set painting. Queen's Musical Theatre, Rotunda Theatre, Queen's University, 2019.
• Carpentry crew, one show; about five get-ins and get-outs. Queen's University, 2016–20.

Company and administration

• Dog Sees God, marketing. Studio 013, Kingston, 2020. Cancelled (COVID-19).
• Studio 013, board member, marketing director. Queen's University, 2019–20.
• Colliding Scopes Theatre, collective member, later co-director and facilitator. Queen's University, 2016–20.
• Alice: A Clockwork Nightmare, marketing and graphics. Studio 013, Queen's University, 2019.
• The Zoo Story (Edward Albee), marketing, auditions, programme. Studio 013, Queen's University, 2019.
• Coven, board member. Studio 013, Kingston, 2019.
• I Don't Like That Theatre Company, co-founder, social media. Kingston, 2019.
• Drama camp counselor. The Marysburgh Mummers, Picton, 2013.

Readings and workshops

• ShowBob ZoomPants III, cast. Staged reading, online, 2020.
• The Bet, Jack. Staged reading, A Space: 24 Hours at Zoom, online, 2020.
• Acting, Auditions, and Casting Workshop, presenter. The Imaginary Theatre Company, Queen's University, 2019.
• ShowBob StagedPants II, cast. Staged reading, Jeffery Hall, Queen's University, 2019.
• Spongebob's Greatest Hits: Staged, Plankton. Staged reading, A Space: 48 Hours, Queen's University, 2018.
• Marijuana Simpson: A Staged Reading or Something, organizer. Theological Hall, Queen's University, 2018.

Film

• Your Student Government, writer. Golden Boy Productions, feature film.
• DIVE! EXPLORE! DUMPSTER FUN!, Mittelmark Mutumbo. Golden Boy Productions, 2017. Official selection, KFPL Youth Shorts, Juvenis Festival, Kingston; nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance.
• Flying Discs and DVDs, Lazo. Golden Boy Productions, unfinished.
• Night Melons, Jacob. Golden Boy Productions.

Training

• BA, Drama. Queen's University, 2016–20.
• Playwriting, DRAM 251 and DRAM 351. Queen's University, 2018–19.

Jacob Dey.