Bio

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Jake Penner is a theater director and teaching artist based in Wisconsin. He has previously served as Artistic Associate at American Players Theatre, Advisory Company Member at Forward Theater Company (Madison, Wisconsin), and Producer for the Wisconsin Directors Lab. He currently serves as Lead Teaching Artist for the Young Company at First Stage Academy (Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

Recent Interviews

Interview with Playwright Samuel D. Hunter — Lewiston/Clarkston at Forward Theater Company, 2021

Theater Forward Podcast Episode 124 - Discussing Playwright Martyna Majok w/ Directors Marcella Kearns & Jake Penner