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: Uncommon Voices WHAT: Split a new play, part of Baltimore Playwrights Festival WHEN: Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM WHERE: Fells Point Corner Theatre HOW MUCH: $14.
WHO: Spotlighters WHAT: An Evening of 2 One Acts WHEN: Thursday, August 24th at 8PM and Sunday, August 27th at 2PM HOW MUCH: $15 general, $12 students, seniors and BTA members
Spotlighters discount for BWW readers! Calling all producers and directors - nominate your unsung heroes for Baltimore/BWW recognition!Mamma Mia returns with benefit! BPF winds up its 25th year! Toby's to open Ragtime!
WHO: Spotlighters presents a Baltimore Playwrights Festival Entry WHAT: Hope's Arbor by Rich Espey WHEN: Friday and Saturday at 8PM, August 25 & 26 HOW MUCH: $15/$12 discounts for Seniors, Students and BTA Members.
WHO: Mobtown Players & Baltimore Playwrights Festival WHAT: 2 One-Acts Plays: SOD and The Return of the 5th Sister WHEN: Thurs - Sat at 8PM, Sun at19PM through August 20.
In this edition: Best Bet of the Week! BWW Baltimore Discount! Cockpit, Spotlighters, and Playwrights Festival News! Local actress tours in CATS! NY Fringe Festival entry with local connection! Readers write! Readers review!
In this edition: Exclusive discount for BWW readers from Spotlighters! Hairspray disappointment! [title of show] on CD! Contest winners on Footloose! Playwright’s Festival update…
WHO: Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre WHAT: Meredith Willson's The Music Man WHEN: Friday - Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM, with one Thursday night performance on August 3 at 8pm.
In this edition: Chekhov at Spotlighters, Music Man at Cockpit, The Baltimore Playwrights Festival, Searching for Life at MAF, Footloose & Buddy at Toby’s, Avenue Q in NYC and Broadway Barks 8, plus best bets for the week!
In this edition: The Baltimore Playwrights Festival, Two Summer Theatre Programs, Strippers and Girl Groups at MAF, Footloose & Buddy at Toby's, plus best bets for the week!