Jakob Baur
Boston,MA
Summary
Jakob Baur is an aspiring scenic designer and props artisan with sufficient experience in both 2D and 3D mediums. He is skilled at utilizing a large array of materials to create intricate and detailed props, set pieces, and sculptures, as well as drafting and designing both by hand and electronically. He also has a strong basis in stage carpentry and operations. Notable roles on productions include Props Director for Boston University's Calf Scramble and Build Crew on the North American premiere of Top Hat at Surflight Theatre.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student at
Boston University School of Theatre
09.2024 - Current
- Flight - Assistant Scenic Designer, Spring 2026
- Calf Scramble - Props Director, Fall 2025
- Scene Shop Crew, Spring 2025
- Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Loves - Production Assistant, Spring 2025
- The Sweet Science of Bruising - Lighting Crew/Light Board Operator, Fall 2024
- Dark Sisters - Wardrobe Crew, Fall 2024
Scenic Carpentry Intern at
Surflight Theatre
05.2025 - 08.2025
Mainstage Productions - Build Crew
- Top Hat: Spotlight Operator
- 9 to 5: Fly Rail Operator
- 42nd Street
- West Side Story: Fly Rail Operator
- The Buddy Holly Story: Light Board Operator
Children’s Theatre
- Peter Pan: Scenic Designer, Fly Rail Operator
- The Wizard of Oz: Scenic Designer, Fly Rail Operator
- Snow White: Fly Rail Operator
- The SpongeBob Musical: Build Crew
Student in
Boston University Stage Troupe
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Carrie: The Musical - Co-Master Carpenter, Fall 2024
- 1984 - Build Crew, Fall 2024
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Paint Crew, Spring 2024
- No Exit - Build Crew, Spring 2024
- Murder on the Orient Express - Build Crew, Fall 2023
- Rent - Paint Crew, Fall 2023
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design, Production, & Management: Scenic Design
Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Theatre
Boston, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston, PA05-2023
Skills
- Construction/sculpting with various materials including paper, foam, wire, cardboard, clay, plaster, and fabric
- Stage carpentry
- Backstage operations, notably fly rail
- Basic scenic painting and texturing
- Drafting in 2D AutoCAD and by hand
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Timeline
Scenic Carpentry Intern at
Surflight Theatre
05.2025 - 08.2025
Student at
Boston University School of Theatre
09.2024 - Current
Student in
Boston University Stage Troupe
09.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design, Production, & Management: Scenic Design
Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Theatre
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Seminary