Jake Epstein

“It's so much more fun to play a bad guy.”

“The thing about Degrassi is that it was never afraid to go there, to tackle the tough issues.”

“I think my parents gave me a really good perspective on the business—to not take it too seriously.”

“I've always been drawn to roles that are a little bit off, a little bit different.”

“There's a great sense of community in the Toronto theatre scene.”

“I think when you’re a teenager, it’s all about fitting in.”

“I felt like I grew up with that character. He went through so many things that I was going through in my own life in some ways.”

“Being on Broadway is a dream come true, but it's also incredibly demanding.”

“Music is a huge part of my life, both on stage and off.”

“Every role is a chance to learn something new about yourself.”