AWARDS

Frankie and Johnny at the Clair de Lune - Paragon Theatre Company

"Jacob M. Welch’s carefully constructed lighting design reflects the emotional roller coaster journey carrying Frankie and Johnny backwards, sideways and upside down, as well as carefully, meticulously straight ahead."

              --Holly Bartges, Colorado Backstage

A Splintered Soul - Judy Arnold Productions

"What does work are the hauntingly evocative production designs of Thomas S. Giamario (sets) and Jacob Welch (lighting), which establish both the post-war setting in San Fransisco and the flashbacks to WWII Poland."

                    --Julio Martinez, Variety

The Syringa Tree - Alliance Stage

"Jacob M Welch's lighting design is remarkable"

                    --David Marlowe, Out Front Colorado

“Jacob M. Welch's lighting adds volumes to the story's trajectory…”

                --Lisa Bornstein, Rocky Mountain News

 “…Jacob M. Welch who designed the lighting giving eerie reality to time and space…”

--Holly Bartges, Colorado Backstage

Sailor's Song - Paragon Theatre Company

"David LaFont's evocative and cleverly inventive (scenic) design is aided in no small part by Jacob M. Welch's sun-drenched lighting design."
                --David Marlowe, Out Front Colorado
 

Terra Nova - Denver Civic Theatre
"...The scenic design by Ann Davis is a sculpted vista of glacial grandeur which is lit superbly by Jacob Welch. The palette Welch uses dipels the chill with the warm tones of homey memory whenever Jennifer Stewart appears as a memory against the wilderness of Scott's solitude..."
                --David Marlowe, Out Front Colorado

"…moving design work led by scenic designer Ann Davis and lighting designer Jacob Welch, who create a coldly beautiful, blue-white wasteland.”
                --Dianne Zuckerman, Denver Post

"Transforming the Denver Civic Theatre’s cavernous performance space into a magnificently stark and uncompromising glacial wasteland, scenic designer Ann Davis and lighting designer Jacob Welch set the stage for a human drama of suitably epic and tragic proportions.”
           --Patrick Dorn, Boulder Daily Camera

“…Jacob Welch’s confident lighting plot.”
           --Brad Weismann, Colorado Daily

Death and the Maiden - Paragon Theatre Company

“The masterstroke of his three-roomed gem is the front door, which, in expert collaboration with lighting designer Jacob Welch, makes anyone who approaches appear a shadowy menace.

            --John Moore, The Denver Post

A Streetcar Named Desire - Nomad Theatre
"...and Jacob M. Welch creates a sense of drama with creative lighting choices..."
                --Cat Altman, Boulder Weekly
 

Measure for Measure - Denver Civic Theatre
"...one of the production's marvels is the lighting design by Jacob Welch, who takes full advantage of the set's opportunities by placing lights in unconventional spaces and creating unique accents and angles."
                --John Moore, Denver Post

"Jacob Welch's lighting design contributes another layer."
                --Sonya Ellingboe, Highlands Ranch Herald
 

The Swan - Horsechart Theatre Company
"...the lighting by Jacob M. Welch is effective, particularly in the casting of haunting outdoor shadows."
                --John Moore, Denver Post

Reckless - Horsechart Theatre Company
"They are aided by Jacob M. Welch's superior lighting design."
                --Brad Weismann, Colorado Daily

"...haunting lighting by Jacob M. Welch..."
                --John Moore, Denver Post

Hamlet - Denver Civic Theatre
"The proceedings are beautifully lit by Jacob Welch whose stunning work on the Civic’s  Dracula was nominated by the Denver Drama Critic’s Circle.”
                --David Marlowe, Out Front Colorado

“Aaron Schettler’s versatile set, Jacob Welch’s evocative lighting, and Matt Bassano’s masterful sound aid immeasurably.”
                --Brad Weismann, Colorado Daily

“With a face emphasized by stark shadows (Dramatic Lighting by Jacob Welch) Hamlet’s grief and resentment are palpable....”
                --Dianne Zuckerman, Denver Post

 “Aaron Schettler’s effective set design and Jacob M. Welch’s lighting tell the story…”
                --Sonya Ellingsbee, Littleton Independent 

Glengarry Glen Ross - Horsechart Theatre Company
“The subtle touches of Lighting Designer Jacob M. Welch combine with an intrusive set design to force the disturbing march of capitalism’s foot soldiers on the audience.”
                --P.W Miller, Boulder Weekly

“Jacob M. Welch’s lighting design does wonders with a serviceable but unimpressive set…”
                --Lisa Bornstein, Rocky Mountain News

Quilters - Aurora Fox Theatre Company

“Jacob Welch’s lighting design adds depth to the impact.”

--Holly Bartges, Colorado Backstage

Dracula - Denver Civic Theatre
“…Dracula steals in unseen, groping hand emerging from a rosy glow
(Excellent Lighting by Jacob M. Welch).”
                --Dianne Zuckerman, Denver Post

Baring Fruit - Nomad Theatre
"Elegant lighting is provided by Jacob Welch who was nominated for his fine lighting for Dracula.”
                 --David Marlowe, Out Front Colorado
 

Marvin's Room - Denver Civic Theatre
“…Jacob Welch’s lighting includes symbolic final beams that leave us with a sense of hope.”
                --Dianne Zuckerman, Denver Post

Spring Love - The Bug Theatre Company

“Jacob Welch's lighting is bright and supple…”

--Juliet Wittman, Westword Magazine (Spring Love with The Bug Theatre Company)

 The Trilogy - Orphans' Theatre Project
"...guidance comes from Jacob Welch's lighting design."
                --Lisa Bornstein, Rocky Mountain News

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