Jamie Foerst (He/Him) is a current senior at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ. Jamie has performed in numerous plays and musicals including: Midsummer Jersey (Lyle), Blue Stockings (Lloyd)*, Clue: On Stage (Col. Mustard), The Curious Savage (Samuel), Chicago (Sgt. Fogarty, Feat. Dancer), Something Rotten (Tom Snout, Feat. Dancer), and will soon be performing in Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry). In addition to performing on stage, Jamie has been featured in two commercials for Newark Academy: one for the Newark Academy Day of Giving, and one for the Newark Academy Arts Department. Behind the curtain, Jamie has stage managed and assistant directed two productions with young actors (Puffs*, John Lennon & Me), and has designed and called the lights for three dance concerts. In summer 2024, Jamie attended the Stonestreet Summer High School Screen Acting and Film Production Residency with NYU Tisch, in which he wrote, directed, and edited a short film entitled "Before I Spoke." 

Jamie has been nominated for six Montclair State University FOXY awards, including best assistant director and best actor in a drama, and his production of Puffs won for outstanding acting ensemble.

Jamie would like to thank his family, Danny Viola, and Rachel Shapiro Cooper for all their support.

A short film Jamie wrote, directed, and edited. Filmed at Stonestreet Studios, New York, NY. Produced as part of the Stonestreet Studios Summer Screen Acting and Production Residency at NYU Tisch.