Jacob M. Gooch is a lighting designer based in Columbus, Ohio, now in his 5th season with BalletMet as Head Electrician. Outside the BalletMet season, he has worked at Jacob’s Pillow since their 92nd season in 2024, holding a variety of roles and currently serving as Stage Operations Supervisor. He studied in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Otterbein University under T.J. Gerckens, and is a proud member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 12 in Columbus, Ohio.