Jacob Zimmer creates uncommon performances and experiences. In 2017, he moved to Whitehorse as the Artistic Director of Nakai Theatre. As the founder of Small Wooden Shoe he has been independently producing and creating work through collaboration and improvisation for over 10 years. Highlights include Dedicated to the Revolutions (Toronto, Calgary, Halifax, Kitchener-Waterloo), Perhaps in a Hundred Years (Toronto, Montreal, Halifax), Life of Galileo (for Tracy Wright, Convocation Hall), Upper Toronto (Toronto Public Library, PARC etc…) and Antigone Dead People (Toronto, Tokyo). Jacob worked in dance as a dramaturge with Dancemakers and with choreographer Ame Henderson/Public Recordings. He also designs processes and facilitates learning and engagement in the arts and other fields. Jacob holds a BFA (Theatre) from Simon Fraser University’s School for the Contemporary Arts and received the 2008 Ken McDougall Award for emerging directors. He is currently enrolled in UBC’s MFA Theatre Directing (2024).