Feb 23, 2026 On Monday, February 23, 2026, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at Studio Theatre for Theatre Washington’s announcement of nominees for the 42nd Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May
The cast does a tremendous job with a script that can be quite light and deeply contemplative at the same time… As Kenneth, Jacob Yeh ages with good humor, providing plenty of comic relief. MD Theatre Guide Only Jacob Yeh, like Starnes, plays the same role throughout: Kenneth, a neighbor
A lot can happen over beer and dessert selections, thanks to the intriguing script by Karin Shook, great pacing by director Jenna Place, and a terrific ensemble… That quiver of doubt and possibility drives the show for a provocative 90 minutes — will they or won’t they blow up, make
Jacob Yeh rounds out Rorschach’s cast with the best of both worlds: delving deep into the affable Ryan who bookends the show and tuning into the emotional resonance of each character. DC Theatre Arts Written by Emmy-nominated playwright, producer, and screenwriter Steve Yockey and directed by Jenny Mcconnell Frederick, the
“Yeh especially delights in scenes from a fable about a scorpion and weasel, capturing the just-right mock-serious tone when the scorpion has to plead his case.” Metro Weekly “…the array of scenographic methods Onada Power and company deploy, not to mention the varied talents of the cast, who do everything
I’m posting this on my website because I’m not a fan of the pervasive toxicity that engulfs social media but also because I want it known that this message is coming from me, Jacob Yeh, the actor who was in American Stage’s production of Lloyd Suh’s “The Chinese Lady” (an
Feb 13, 2024 – Daytime hosts Farron Hipp and Maggie Rodgriguez interview the stars of “The Chinese Lady” (American Stage, St. Petersburg, FL) about this production and the story of the real characters behind the roles. Watch the interview below. “The Chinese Lady” runs on American Stage’s mainstage in downtown
I stress anyone that is reading this sentence to venture to American Stage to see THE CHINESE LADY, to learn a forgotten soul and an entire neglected history… It’s a two-person show, and the gripping, searing performances at the heart of this are unforgettable, to put it mildly… Equally as
Jan 22, 2024 On Monday, January 22, 2024, at a celebration honoring outstanding work on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington’s announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards. Actor Jacob Yeh is
While infusing warmth into break-the-fourth-wall moments — we’re treated as the audience at the play-within-the play — the cast aces the show’s comedy, including slapstick and wisecracks about showbiz… Jacob Yeh is particularly hilarious as a swaggering gangster named Shrimp Boy… National Endowment for the Arts, “Art Works” Interview with