7-Role Wonder w/ Jake Speck

Silhouettes JB Podcast

Jake Speck was a swing in Jersey Boys Broadway and Chicago. In his JB experience, he covered Norm Waxman, Barry Belson, Joe Pesci & Knuckles. He also understudied Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi. He played 7 roles total. Jake is known as the tallest person to play Joe Pesci! He performed in The Sopranos tribute at the 2007 Emmy Awards. President Bush’s dog bit him at The White House! Jake is in his fourth and final season as Executive Director at A.D. Players at The George Theater in Houston, TX. Next summer, he will take on his new role as Artistic Director at his alma mater, Christ Presbyterian Academy, a leading Pre K-12 college preparatory school in Nashville, TN. “He will also manage the school’s brand new, multi-million dollar performing arts center. His wife, Emily Tello Speck will join him as the Upper School Arts Director,” according to the A.D. Players press release. https://www.adplayers.org/jake-speck-press-release?fbclid=IwAR1ZPq3xKT3qps8G7AzBXwN6w_TT_lIDG8Bw3Hdn2_R08Fp66zk1hYtOmYo This episode covers: -The show that helped him develop the ear for learning Jersey Boys harmonies -How Jersey Boys opened the door with potential investors for his theater -The production side of theatre before and during the COVID-19 pandemic We also learn about Jake and Emily’s three sons. Thank you to our associate producer Howard Tucker for making the connection and for joining us this episode! A’ Salud to Jake and his executive leadership in theatre! We thank you for keeping the magic alive wherever you go. ♥️🍷 This episode was recorded on June 1st, 2021. Jake Speck IG: @jakespecktacular Silhouettes IG: @silhouettesjbpodcast IG @silhouettesjbpodcast_ FB: Silhouettes JB Podcast FB group: Silhouettes JB Podcast Group Email: [email protected]