CREATIVE TEAM
Director, Creator, & Choreographer
JAKOB KARR
Jakob is thrilled to bring AIN’T DONE BAD to NYC! As the show’s creator, director and choreographer, he is honored to share this story with his friends, peers, and heroes in the city he loves. Originating the role of the SON in 2021, Jakob hopes to tell a love story for all people; those who need love the most, and those happy to give them a piece of their heart. Some of his credits include: CATS on Broadway (Mistoffelees Understudy); Cirque Du Soleil’s VOLTA; So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 - Runner Up; The RADIO CITY New York Spectacular (Mia Michaels); Flashdance The Musical 1st Nat’l Tour; Rock the Ballet; VIVA ELVIS by Cirque Du Soleil; Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage; ‘Working’ at New York City Center ENCORES; English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, The 82nd Annual Academy Awards; America’s Got Talent; GLEE (FOX); WESTWORLD (HBO); Company XIV
Associate Choreographer
GRACE BUCKLEY
Grace has become a sought after dancer/choreographer/teacher across the USA. Grace is on faculty with New York City Dance Alliance and Steps on Broadway in New York. She is honored to have just finished her role as Resident Choreographer for the North American tour of Cats, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler. She has toured the world as Ballet Mistress & performer for Rasta Thomas' "ROMEO & JULIET” and “ROCK the BALLET”, choreographed by Adrienne Canterna. Grace can be seen dancing in season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and her choreography featured on season 3 of NBC’s World of Dance.
Additional Music Production
JOI MARCHETTI
Joi is honored to be a part of the Ain’t Done Bad team. She has composed works for The Park Avenue Armory, The New Ohio Theatre, and The Drama League in NY. Her film scores include Nicole Kang’s, Lonely Child, making its world premier at the Tide Film Festival in NYC. Her original compositions were performed as a part of the Up Close Festival, recommended as "must-see immersive theatre" by The New York Times and TimeOut New York. Her piece, Sestina, for upright bass and electronics was chosen to premier as a part of the SF Contemporary Music Players 'Re:Visitations' concert in San Francisco.
Joi was a singer for Cirque Du Soleil’s Quidam and has been a studio vocalist and session contractor for clients like Sony Playstation, Formosa Entertainment, META, and Valve's Portal. She is associated with San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Technology and Applied Composition program.
Technical Director
CAST
JAKOB KARR
Jakob is thrilled to bring AIN’T DONE BAD to NYC! As the show’s creator, director and choreographer, he is honored to share this story with his friends, peers, and heroes in the city he loves. Originating the role of the SON in 2021, Jakob hopes to tell a love story for all people; those who need love the most, and those happy to give them a piece of their heart. Some of his credits include: CATS on Broadway (Mistoffelees Understudy); Cirque Du Soleil’s VOLTA; So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 - Runner Up; The RADIO CITY New York Spectacular (Mia Michaels); Flashdance The Musical 1st Nat’l Tour; Rock the Ballet; VIVA ELVIS by Cirque Du Soleil; Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage; ‘Working’ at New York City Center ENCORES; English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, The 82nd Annual Academy Awards; America’s Got Talent; GLEE (FOX); WESTWORLD (HBO); Company XIV
ADRIAN LEE
ADRIAN LEE feels honored to originate the Father in Ain't Done Bad. Theatre: Wicked Broadway, An American in Paris Nat'l Tour. Cirque du Soleil's IRIS. Shania Twain: Still the One, Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. TV/Film: FX's "Fosse/Verdon," Hulu's "Up Here," Glee, Dancing With the Stars, The Tony Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, America's Got Talent, IF, Ted 2. Faculty for Hollywood Vibe and Steps on Broadway NYC. Thank you to my family and my chosen family for their support and belief. Thank you to the art of dance for being my first and forever love. @adrianclee
MEGUMI IWAMA
Megumi (Meg) Iwama is originally from Orange County, CA and graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BFA in Choreography and BFA in Performance. Meg is currently based in New York City and has had the pleasure of performing works by Donald McKayle, Charlotte Griffin, Maleek Washington, Candace Brown, Bo Park, Camryn Brothers, and others. Off Broadway credits include Company XIV’s "Nutcracker Rouge" and "Seven Sins" directed by Austin McCormick and Film/TV credits include “Mean Girls” the Movie. Thank you Bloc, family, mentors, Dennis, and Milo for all of your support!
IAN SPRING
Ian Spring (Middletown, OH) graduated from Point Park University before joining Parsons Dance for seven seasons. Ian was part of the “Radio City Summer Spectacular,” choreographed by Mia Michaels and has since danced in several productions with Austin McCormick’s Company XIV as well as “Samson et Dahlila” at the Metropolitan Opera. He performed as part of “Sleeping Beauty Dreams”, choreographed by Edward Clug and has guested for Bruce Wood Dance and Dark Circles Contemporary Dance. Ian is a founding member of Omar Roman De Jesus’ NYC based company, Boca Tuya.
LUKE QUALLS
Luke Qualls, a native of Austin, Texas, graduated from Booker T. Washington HSPVA before advancing his dance education at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. At USC, he had the opportunity to work closely with renowned artists like William Forsythe and Jodie Gates. Relocating to New York City, Luke performed with the Radio City Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He continues to pursue his passion for dance, striving to captivate and inspire audiences with every performance.
YUSAKU KOMORI
Dancer and Cinematographer, Yusaku Komori won first prize in three prestigious Japanese dance competitions. His dance career includes becoming a company member with Aileyll, Bad Boys of Dance and Armitage Gone! Dance and performing lead role in the 20th Century Fox movie The Greatest Showman, TV commercial for BMW, TOYOTA, Apple Music, Apple TV+ movie Spirited and many Japanese TV show.
JORDAN LOMBARDI
Jordan Lombardi grew up & began dancing in Baltimore, Maryland. She traveled with the Bad Boys of Dance, in their many world tours, as the principle female in the show "ROCK The Ballet" & with Sweetbird Production’s “Romeo & Juliet” as the role of Juliet. She joined the of the cast of The Phantom Of The Opera Nat’l Tour, was a dancer in English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, and is an original member of Jakob Karr’s “Ain’t Done Bad.”
JOSHUA ESCOVAR
Josh Escover trained for 15 years in Northern California prior to graduating from Chapman University in 2022, with a BFA in dance performance and a minor in business administration. Since moving to New York shortly after, he has worked with DanceLabNY and performed in The Empire Strips Back (A Burlesque Parody) at the historic Orpheum Theater and on tour.
MADISON O'CONNOR
Madison O'Connor is honored to be a part of this incredible production. Credits include the Radio City Rockettes, Speakeasy, and Pace University BFA graduate of 2021. Love and gratitude to my family and friends!
CADEN HUNTER
From Chesapeake, Virginia, Caden Hunter is currently studying at the Juilliard School. Caden has worked alongside Jamar Roberts, Anthony Marigerato, Travis Wall, and Hope Boykin in new choreographic processes. On tour with DanceOne, Caden assists various master teachers as they travel across the country. Prior to attending the Juilliard School, Caden was a part of the Moscow Ballet's The Nutcracker, Virginia Arts Festival’s Rhythm Live, and has performed a new creation by Rachel Lockhart in Dance Theater of Harlem's Sunday matinee series. Hunter has also received the Professional Advancement Award for attending The School at Jacob's Pillow Contemporary 2023.
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