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It’s Jack and the Beanstalk with a modern-day twist. In this reimagined world, Jack and his mother struggle to live happily ever after. When his farm can't feed him, his community can't support him, and his mother can't take care of him, Jack takes matters into his own hands. After climbing the beanstalk and stealing the giant's goose, Jack flees home and discovers the goose's golden eggs have a mysterious, intoxicating power that turns his world upside down. How can something so good make everything bad? Can Jack turn things around to save his village?

Jacked! was originally commissioned by Cleveland Play House and developed as part of Cleveland Play House's Classroom Matinee Touring Program with a soundtrack by Rhythm Science Sound.

For ages 5 to 11. The performance is approximately 40 minutes with no intermission.

Cast
Jack – Jarris L. Williams
Ensemble – The Knuckles

Production Team
Director – Jamie McKittrick
Soundtrack and musical direction by Jackie “Jackpot” Sharp
Visual Artist – Nicholas Kryah
Costume Designer – Dorathy L. Johnston
Animation Designer/Video editor – Michael Tran
Stage Manager – Jimmy Bernatowicz
Sound Engineer — Ben Arnold

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Education Resources

About Playwright Idris Goodwin

Learn about the visual art featured in Jacked!

Go behind the scenes with Jacked! Director Jamie McKittrick

Learn about the animation of Jacked!