James was first bitten by the theatre bug at the tender young age of 11, when, at the last minute, he was called upon to replace a classmate who, 42nd STREET-like, broke his leg, in a play, of all things, about the skeletal system! It was a trip to New York with his high school drama teacher to see Angela Lansbury in MAME that sealed his fate. As an actor, favorite roles include Sheridan Whiteside in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, Potiphar in JOSEPH..., Col. Pickering in MY FAIR LADY, and Sancho Panza?s ass in MAN OF LA MANCHA. After spending a summer feeling very conflicted playing both an apostle AND a high priest in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, James' theatre career took a turn toward direction and design, including such varied productions as THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, LOST IN YONKERS, GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER and GRAND HOTEL, SIDE SHOW, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and SWEENEY TODD. James holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Towson University, with additional course work in journalism, dramaturgy, scenic design and stage direction. He is living proof that you can be a devout Sondheim fan AND love MAMMA MIA!
WHO: Everyman Theatre WHAT: Harold Pinter's Betrayal WHEN: Through June 24; Tues - Thurs at 7:30PM, Fri - Sat at 8PM, Sat - Sun at 2:30PM HOW MUCH: $17 - $30.
WHO: Run of the Mill Theater WHAT: Variations of Justice WHEN: Through May 27; Thurs - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 3PM WHERE: Theatre Project on Preston Street HOW MUCH: $16.
WHO: Dundalk Community Theatre WHAT: Annie Get Your Gun WHEN: Through May 13; Fri and Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM HOW MUCH: $21 adults, $18 seniors, $13 students, children 12 and under.