The ever-versatile Jacob Yeh played God and landed the lines with the verve and élan they demand… “An Act of God” is about God and his updating of the Ten Commandments — well, mostly. He recycled a couple, but with his preferred interpretation. He also gave us the inside scoop
Prologue’s actors do a great job of imbuing what could be “typed” characters with humanity and sometimes comic relief. Kari Ginsburg as Waverly is an inspired blend of headstrong energy tempered with clutching fear. Jacob Yeh as Andrew combines nerdiness with empathy and moral backbone. DC Theater Arts Meanwhile, over
Playing their central roles as grounded characters inhabiting the theatrically translated world of Austen’s story were Katelyn Manfre and Jacob Yeh as Lizzie and Mr. Darcy. Well-matched in wit and independence, these characters are what the title is all about. When Elizabeth can overcome her first impressions of Darcy, and
Chan directs the strong cast who must sing as well as act, perform intricate, full body movements, and execute elaborate battles with swords and lances. Justine “Icy” Moral, in the title role, can be chipper playing Xianqi at home with her father, powerful learning to be a soldier, and aspirational
In Hangzhou, on scenic West Lake at the Broken Bridge, White Snake—in lady form—notices Xu Xian (the coolly charismatic Jacob Yeh), a humble, sincere man who carries a red umbrella. Washington City Paper The pharmacist-turned-business-owner love interest is a rather bumbling figure, but Yeh awards him a sweet naivety… DC Theatre Scene Xu
The play is making its world premiere in a 4615 Theatre Company staging with first-rate acting… Washington Post
Hoffmann and Yeh also explore race through Lee, whether he’s carefully codeswitching to fly under people’s radars or standing up to a thoughtless nurse who wants to get in between him and his family. Moments when Lee leans more stereotypical are played by Yeh with a perfect degree of self-aware
While this is not one of Synetic’s wordless productions, Whitworth is one of the few characters with spoken dialogue and she does a nice job establishing rapport with her often wordless companions, especially Jacob Yeh as Toto, who fully embodies the dog’s assertive personality. Maryland Theatre Guide Jacob Yeh’s take
All the actors are funny, and obviously having fun, but it’s Yeh who rounds out the cast by playing a series of supporting characters, and makes a case for himself as the best comic actor in Washington. Washington City Paper And Yeh’s caricatures of white guys are a hoot—among them
Yeh has the playful agility, plastic face, and lack of inhibition needed for a character like the Monkey King – whether it’s when he probes Patrick’s biography by sampling the teenager’s earwax (as monkeys are wont to do), or when he transforms himself into a throne for the Goddess as