Darren Jackson-Wilkins
is an actor, director, and arts administrator based in Santa Cruz, California.
About Me
Darren is originally from Hackensack, NJ, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Theater with minors in Arts Administration and Music at Skidmore College.
Darren's passion for performance began early with numerous school, community, and regional theater affiliations, including Aspire Performing Arts Company, Rosen Performing Arts Center, and Papermill Playhouse.
In addition to training at Skidmore College, Darren spent a semester abroad at the British American Dramatic Academy in their London Theater Conservatory, developing proficiency in Shakespeare, Physical Theater, High Comedy, and Stage Combat.
As a natural leader with a passion for engaging audiences, Darren also works as an arts administrator, centralizing identity in his work.
Darren is currently in his final semester of a B.S. in Theater at Skidmore College. In the Summer of 2025, he will be the Arts Admin Apprentice for Wolftrap Opera in Vienna, VA before beginning his M.A. in Theater Arts Program at the University of California Santa Cruz.