Jacob McGlaun

Jacob McGlaun is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), specializing in Musical Theatre and Movement. He previously served as an adjunct professor of Acting at CCM, movement director in the Opera department, and Chair of the Performing Arts Department at The Miami Valley School in Dayton, OH, where he founded a musical theatre program.

Education: BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan; MFA in Movement from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Additional training includes Meisner Technique at NYC's Neighborhood Playhouse.

• Research interests: Movement-based pedagogy in performance, directing musical theatre, and integrating diversity in theatre education.
• International experience: Production work in London, Italy, and across the U.S.

Received regional awards for production excellence and leadership in diversity initiatives. Directed over a dozen shows, emphasizing collaborative and innovative approaches to performance training.