BIOGRAPHY/MISSION
Hello! My name is Jack Roden. I'm an actor out of New York City, originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have studied musical theatre for the past few years at CAP21. When I'm not running around as a performer, I spend my time dog sitting, playing tennis, building computers, and taking photos for my portfolio. Although these are many of my hobbies, nothing has claimed my heart like acting and theatre, so please reach out. I would love to work together!
Why do I want to be an actor? I want to because I want to challenge the audience to ask themselves the same questions: Why does this moment make you cry? Why did a joke resonate so strongly? I’m not claiming to have all the answers; rather, I seek to learn and grow alongside the audience. My goal is to encourage everyone to both escape reality and reflect on themselves, regardless of the medium, and unify together for a couple of short hours and hopefully beyond. That’s the power of performance, and that is why I have fallen in love with it.
Height: 5'8"
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Dirty Blonde
Location: New York City, NY

THEATRE
PROFESSIONAL
Parade
The Fantasticks
Godspell
Anything Goes
Everyday Charlie
EDUCATIONAL
Cry Baby
Spring Awakening
Newsies
Pb&Js Last Jam: A Showcase
West Side Story
Peter and the Starcatcher
Crazy For You
FILM
Christmas at Dollywood
Frankie Epps
Matt
"We Beseech Thee"
On Stage Swing
Jules
Baldwin
Georg (Melchior U/S)
Jack Kelly
Soloist feature
Tony
Slank
Bobby
Group Member
Original Broadway Tour
Theatrico Chatt
The Madison Theatre
TexARTS
Rock Rising/The Tank
CAP21
CAP21
CCS Theatre
Tennessee GSFTA
CCS Theatre
CCS Theatre
CCS Theatre
Hallmark
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
Theatre Arts B.F.A. at Cap21/Molloy College
High School Diploma Chattanooga Christian School, Fine Arts Emphasis
Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts, Theatre Emphasis
May of 2025
May of 2020
June of 2019
Voice: Corey Cott, Peter Marciano, Gisela Chipe, Rachel Zatcoff, Dan Corica, Kate Lumpkin
Acting: Alberto Bonilla Blaire Brooks, Aimee Francis, Michelle Beck, Sean Daugherty, Mary Catherine Schimpf, Chris O'Connor,
Musical Theatre: Erica Aubrey, Mary Catherine Schimpf, Elizabeth Davis
Dance: Robert Hartwell, Kimmy Shafer, Monique Smith, Marilyn D'hanou, Lori Leshner, Kristyn Pope,
(2020) Virtual Vocal Masterclasss: Rachel Zatcoff
(2019) GSFTA Improv Intensive: Halena Kays
(2019) The Broadway Collective Tour: Robert Hartwell, Kate Lumpkin, Kevin Munhall, Ramone Owens
(2018/2019) Spotlight Awards Musical Theatre Masterclass: Piper Jones, Elizabeth Davis
(2018) Musical Theatre Dance Masterclass at CCS: Tosha Pendergrast
SPECIAL SKILLS
Break Dancing, Dialects (British, Scottish, New York), Lateral Lisp, Card Tricks, Clowning, Piano, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Photography and Videography, 8 Years Choral Experience, Licensed Driver, Fast Crab Walk
AWARDS AND ACHEIVMENTS
(2020) Nashville Spotlight Awards Standout Leading Actor
(2019) Nashville Spotlight Awards Standout Dramatic Actor
(2018) Tennessee All-East Mixed Choir (Tenor)
ACTOR / SINGER / DANCER