Flying Squirrel Productions, LLC

Our mission is to expand performance opportunities and enrich the performer community in Burlington, Vermont. We are dedicated to curating and developing a diverse array of events that cater to various venues and interests, with a particular emphasis on arts performances in unconventional and immersive spaces.

In addition to fostering creativity, our goal is to help maintain Burlington’s position as a prominent cultural hub in the Northeast. We believe that by increasing the number and variety of events in the area, we can contribute to making Burlington a vibrant center for both audience members and performers. Our commitment is to support the arts community by providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work and for audiences to experience captivating performances that celebrate the richness of live art.

Our approach involves creating dynamic and innovative experiences that challenge the traditional boundaries of performance. By hosting events in unique settings and integrating diverse artistic disciplines, we aim to offer audiences fresh and engaging experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Whether it's a theatrical performance in an unexpected location or an aerial dance and circus act in a theater performance or private event, we strive to push the envelope and bring new energy to the local arts scene.

Through our efforts, we seek to build a stronger, more connected community, where art thrives and cultural engagement flourishes. By continually innovating and expanding our offerings, we aim to ensure that Burlington remains a dynamic and influential destination for the arts.

Jacob is a versatile performance artist with a rich background in many disciplines and a passion for innovative live experiences. Currently, Jacob is the Executive Director for Vermont Dance Alliance-working to help build the dance community across our state! He also coaches in lyra, clowning, and general performance skills in Burlington, Vermont at Murmurations and elsewhere. 

Before settling down in Vermont, Jacob's adventures have taken him from New York Cit; where he helped to launch a vintage French theme park on Governors Island, to Los Angeles, where he helped develop a season of Shakespeare in the Park. In Hawaii, he coordinated a three-week film project, and in Las Vegas, he led prohibition history tours and moonshine tastings at the Mob Museum. If theres a story to be told in an usual way, he's usually willing to help.