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James is a New York based director and educator. In 2010 he was awarded a Joseph Jefferson award for Best Direction of The Love of the Nightingale.
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His work has been presented at The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, American Theater Company, Chautauqua Theatre, and Chicago Dramatists, among others. For nine seasons he served as the Artistic Director of Chicago’s Red Tape Theatre. He was the assistant to the Artistic Director at Steppenwolf Theatre and served on the Board of Directors at the League of Chicago Theaters.

James has recieved fellowships from the Drama League, SDCF, Chautauqua Theatre Company and is a Peter Kaplan Fellow. He holds an MFA in Directing from Brown University and is a full member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers union.
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James has taught directing and acting at Trinity Repertory Company's Young Adult Summer Institute as well as teaching Viewpoints and Suzuki at Red Tape Theatre in Chicago

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Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Long Wharf Theatre

I think Arthur Miller is smiling down at this production.

Long Wharf Theatre Adds Matinee Performance to A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Long Wharf Theatre has released tickets for an additional performance of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge on Wednesday, March 6 at 2:00 PM. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Get a First Look at Long Wharf Theatre's Site-Specific A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Long Wharf Theatre is presenting Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. Get a first look at photos!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Long Wharf Theatre

Check out rehearsal photos of A View From the Bridge at Long Wharf Theatre!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sarasota Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Long Wharf Theatre Announces Cast of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Long Wharf Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its spring production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, which will take place at the iconic waterfront Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven from February 10 through March 10.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Sarasota Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, AN INSPECTOR CALLS, Fed's Backyard Theater & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards December 5th Standings; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; FLYIN' WEST Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Meet the Cast of CLICK Premiering at The Tank NYC

Discover the talented cast of the upcoming noir play 'Click' premiering at The Tank NYC. Meet Mohammad Saleem, Saman Peyman, and Shuga Ohashi as they bring this thrilling production to the stage. Don't miss out on this captivating performance!

Listen: Mona Monsour Talks THE VAGRANT TRILOGY and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Mona Monsour! Mona Monsour's THE VAGRANT TRILOGY made its New York City debut in April 2022 at the Public Theater, directed by Mark Wing-Davey.

Notch Theatre Company Presents WILD HOME: An American Odyssey, A Community Event and Play Reading Based On Real Stories From The Ohio River Valley

Created by Jessica Kahkoska and Notch Theatre Company, Wild Home: An American Odyssey is a national theatre project that brings to the stage the fears, struggles, and experiences of local communities in areas under serious threat from oil drilling and gas fracking.

Notch Theatre Company Presents Voices From A Pandemic

Notch Theatre Company presents the World Premiere Presentation of Voices from a Pandemic created with hundreds of artists and community voices across the globe, live-streaming January 29th and January 30th online.

Gallery Players Presents Shakespeare's HAMLET (at Home)

Gallery Players will present a live broadcast production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, directed by James Dean Palmer and Myah Shein, performed July 16-24. Palmer returns to Gallery following his critically acclaimed productions of Julius Caesar (2017) and last summer's The Tempest.

Keen Company Announces 2019 Playwrights Lab Readings And The Lab Playwrights For 2020

Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced his plans for Keen's Playwrights Lab, including readings from this year's participants as well as the playwrights for the 2020 Lab.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Opening Night of The COOP and Baruch Performing Arts Center's TERRA FIRMA

The COOP and Baruch Performing Arts Center present the world premiere of Barbara Hammond's TERRA FIRMA, which officially opened last week at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue).

The COOP's TERRA FIRMA Opens Tomorrow Off-Broadway

The COOP and Baruch Performing Arts Center are please to present the world premiere of Barbara Hammond's TERRA FIRMA, which officially opens on Thursday, October 10 at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue).

The COOP's TERRA FIRMA Begins Performances Tonight Off-Broadway

The COOP and Baruch Performing Arts Center announce the world premiere of Barbara Hammond's TERRA FIRMA, which begins performances tonight at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue).

Gallery Players Presents Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST

Gallery Players presents Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by James Dean Palmer in July. Palmer returns to Gallery following his critically acclaimed 2017 production of Julius Caesar. This classic tale kicks off with a shipwreck and tells a story of unlikely love and long-awaited forgiveness made possible only with a bit of magic. In this production, magic comes to life through a chorus of spirits, comprised of young performers from across the city.

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