Jacks McLaughlin
Glendale
Summary
Jacks is like if a personality hire were good at their job! She's a full on productivity addict and feels most in her element when she's overextended. Armed with a love of queer art and the inability to relax, she's exactly who you want on your project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
UnSmall
Los Angeles, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Developed production schedules and timelines.
- Managed overall budget as well as day to day spending.
- Sourced equipment for each shoot, negotiated rates for all rentals.
- Spearheaded the fundraiser that allowed us to shoot this series.
- Obtained insurance and distributed COI's to various warehouses and individuals who we rented equipment from.
- Sent out contracts to all our amazing cast and crew.
- Managed various last minute shooting conflicts.
- Provided crafty and lunch for every shoot day.
- Spearheaded the casting process.
- Assisted with our social media presence.
- Adapted quickly to changing project needs and tight deadlines
Actor
The Joy Who Lived
Los Angeles, CA
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Played Anika in "Robo Waitress Assassins" during the Joy Who Lived Festival.
- Participated in rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the performance.
Actor/Associate Producer
Monthly Halloween Party
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Scouted comics, musicians, drag queens and magicians to come perform in the variety show.
- Wrote and performed interstitial bits to transition from act to act.
- Provided food and drink for our patrons.
- Decorated the space per the theme every month.
- Interfaced with the venue surrounding rates, ticket discounts, and payments.
Actor
The Joy Who Lived
Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Portrayed Nelly in "Service Secrets".
- Participated in rehearsals leading up to the performance.
- Sourced a costume.
- Promoted the show via social media and word of mouth.
Director
There Is Evil In This House (The Joy Who Lived)
Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Coordinated with cast and crew to schedule rehearsals, tech, and performance call times.
- Interfaced with the playwright to ensure both of us were satisfied with various creative choices.
- Worked with the sound and lighting designers to show the audience a "haunting" with almost no budget.
- Collaborated with the actors and collectively curated an environment for creativity to thrive.
Actor
Miss Frizzle Gets Fired (Extra Chunky Comedy)
Los Angeles, CA
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Portrayed Miss Frizzle in the Extra Chunky Comedy sketch "Miss Frizzle Gets Fired" both on stage and on Youtube,
- Developed the character in the live shows to much success.
- Promoted the sketch after it was released on Youtube where it now has over 100k views.
Producer/Theater Actor
A Night in the Swamp
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Wrote and performed in several pieces.
- Interfaced with the venue about prices, discount codes and technical changes.
- Promoted the show.
Actor
Ladies Ladies Lotion Time (Speghetti Fest, The Elysian)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed this character along side the show's creators.
- Took clowning classes to hone my physical acting skills.
- Was cast in the original 4 person show in 2023, and again in the 2 person version put up in 2024.
Actor/editor
I Wish You Hadn't Said That
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed the character in 2020 when we shot this project.
- Promoted the fundraiser, to much success.
- Consistently rehearsed and brought levity to an infuriating character.
- in 2024 I edited the project and additionally edited some promo content for everyone's socials.
Actor
Monster In The Closet
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed multiple characters in this show.
- Trained in puppetry to ensure the playwrights vision was achieved.
- Promoted the show
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts And Literature
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA03-2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Production scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social media
- Post-production processes
- Production operations
- Project management
- Content production
- Deadline management
- Contract negotiation
- Presentation skills
- Storytelling
- Team leadership
Timeline
Actor
The Joy Who Lived
03.2026 - 04.2026
Producer
UnSmall
10.2025 - Current
Actor
The Joy Who Lived
03.2025 - 04.2025
Director
There Is Evil In This House (The Joy Who Lived)
03.2025 - 04.2025
Actor
Miss Frizzle Gets Fired (Extra Chunky Comedy)
02.2025 - 02.2025
Actor/Associate Producer
Monthly Halloween Party
01.2025 - 01.2026
Producer/Theater Actor
A Night in the Swamp
09.2024 - 10.2024
Actor
Ladies Ladies Lotion Time (Speghetti Fest, The Elysian)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Actor
Monster In The Closet
09.2023 - 11.2023
Actor/editor
I Wish You Hadn't Said That
03.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts And Literature
University of California, Santa Cruz