In addition to his work as a performer, Jackson works as a freelance lighting designer, stage electrician, and production manager. He's currently working as the Resident Lighting Assistant for Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, and for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, IL. As a designer he's worked with Promethean Theatre Ensemble, Bramble Arts Loft, Madison Street Theatre, Loose Cannon, Couch Penny Ensemble, Nothing Without A Company, and more!
CARRIE the musical @ Roosevelt University CCPA
LATE, A COWBOY SONG @ GREENHOUSE
WOLVES @ The EDGE Theatre
BAT BOY: The Musical @ CCPA
THE RIVER @ The Den Theatre
SOFA KING QUEER @ Berger Park Coach House
THEBOOK OF WILL @ Promethean Theatre Ensemble
"Jackson Mikkelsen's lighting design provides important support to the scenic design, particularly when Gunderson's text calls for rapid intercutting of interactions between pairs of characters. Together with Wolf's subtle direction and smart blocking, Mikkelsen offers equally nuanced shifts in lighting to guide the attention of the audience. " - Talkin' Broadway (Christine Malcom)
THE MODEL PLAY
Site Specific Found Space with SNAILS ON A BIKE. December 2025.
