ABOUT
ME

Hello! My name is Jack Kalan and I am an Actor based out of Saint Louis but will be making the move to New York this winter! As well as Acting, I hone my Stage Combat and Lightning Design skills whenever I can, working locally and regonially. I love to move and stay active, anything from going on a hike, to practicing my sword work to boxing in a gym. To me, life is all about different perspectives.

PROFESSION

Acting

I’ve been acting ever since I can remember. My parents always sang and danced with me until I could do it by myself. The first production I was ever in was Grease in 6th grade, with arguably the most fun character in the cast, Kenickie! Ever since then, the stage has felt like home to me. I am a huge Shakespeare fan; don’t be surprised if you catch me at the Renaissance Festival! I’m very intrigued by new works and love stories that push a moral truth forward. I was mostly recently seen at Arrow Rock’s beautiful Lyceum Theatre in Annie & 1776. Jack will be joining the cast of The Play That Goes Wrong in October at Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, AL!

Stage Combat

I am certified Actor Combatant through the S.A.F.D (Society of American Fight Directors) in Broadsword, Sword & Shield, Unarmed Combat, Rapier & Dagger, Quarterstaff, Single-sword, as well as being certified in Theatrical Firearms. I am constantly training locally and around the country, working with all ages from young kids to adults. For inquires, please go to the contact tab!

Lighting

I specialize in Contemporary Dance and Stage Lighting and have been freelancing for close to a decade. I am currently the Production Electrican for the New Jewish Theatre and have worked/designed shows all over the midwest. He has worked with: The Moody Performance Hall, Arts Mission Oak Cliff, STL Fringe Festival, Resilience Dance Company, Saint Louis Dance Theatre, C.O.C.A., Seen STL, Leverage Dance Theatre, New Line Theatre Company, M.I.C.D.S. and more. For inquires, please go to the contact tab!

ARTISTIC STATEMENT

"Jack Kalan is a disciplined, truthful, and lively actor who specializes in Stage Combat and Lighting Design to amplify different perspectives in humanity; so that he may walk in someone else’s shoes.”