Jake Berger has been working with actors and professional speakers for over thirty years. He received his B.S. from Emerson College and his M.F.A in from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has also trained with Shakespeare & Company, The Barrow Group, The Sandra-Feinstein Gamm Theatre, Dody DiSanto and Patsy Rodenburg. As an actor, he has appeared in regional theatres across America. On screen, he has been seen in web series, independent films, commercials and industrials throughout New England.

 

He has directed and taught for the education programs of The Maryland Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA. As an educator, he has taught on the faculties of Virginia Commonwealth University, The Webster Conservatory in Saint Louis, Quincy College and Bergen Community College. He is currently teaching acting, Shakespeare and public speaking at The Hanover Theater Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Worcester, MA.

 

Recently, Jake became certified as a PRA, an Associate in the voice/speech/presence methodology of master voice teacher Patsy Rodenburg. He currently resides in Pawtucket, RI.