Biography
Jacob Albarella is a multifaceted actor and playwright based in Buffalo, NY, with a career spanning more than twenty years. A member of Actors' Equity Association since 2023, he has been active in regional theater since 2003, earning acclaim for his versatility in comedy, drama, and musical theater. His comedic skills, talent for caricature, and distinctive parody style are evident in both his performances and writing. In 2014, Jacob co-wrote and debuted his first play, Captain Jett Bettington and the Adventures on Planet Earth, at Theatre Jugend in Buffalo, where it was praised for its originality and humor.
On stage, Jacob has taken on a diverse range of roles at leading theaters. His credits at MusicalFare Theatre include Uncle Ernie in The Who's Tommy, the Big Bopper and multiple roles in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Alf in Peter & The Starcatcher, and the Banker in Once. He also delivered notable performances as Nicky and Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q at Shea's 710 Theatre. Outside MusicalFare, Jacob portrayed Rapunzel's Prince in Into the Woods at Second Generation Theatre, Buster in The Bowling Play at Shea's Smith Theatre, and a comically ill-fated servant in The Play That Goes Wrong.
In film, Jacob has demonstrated his range through feature-length and short films alike. He starred as Scott in Game Changers (2016) and Brandon in Granted (2012). He also played key roles in short films such as Lee in Fixations (2010), which he wrote and produced, and Stan in Traveling Salesmen (2008), a project he co-directed, wrote, and produced. Jacob's smooth transition between stage and screen highlights his reputation as a dynamic and versatile performer.
