Jackson Jirard makes his New Repertory Theatre debut with this production of Oliver! He’s danced professionally with Ballet Austin in Texas, Sacramento Ballet in California, and Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre here in Massachusetts. He was also an Assistant Choreographer for Columbia Pictures’ Little Women (2019) and made his musical debut in the Umbrella Stage Company’s first professional show 42nd Street. He holds a BA in Psychology from Stanford University, and an M.Ed in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Jackson was born in New Orleans and raised in Pennsylvania.