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!
Part II of II: Members of the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, the acclaimed production at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre on Gay/Straight relations, Dolly, Reba and Wynonna, and Family.
This week: Best Bets for theatre, theatre books, theatre classes and theatre recordings! More Sissies News! Exclusive Discount continues! Plus news of Cockpit-in-Court, Everyman and Vagabonds!
Part I of II: Members of the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, the acclaimed production at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre on Religion, Gay Pride, Drag Queens and Homophobia.
WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: Footloose: The Musical WHEN & HOW MUCH:: through August 20, for performance and prices schedule call 410-469-1660 or 1-866-99TOBYS
WHO: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company WHAT: King Lear WHEN, WHERE & HOW MUCH: In Rep with The Taming of the Shrew at the Ruins in Ellicott City, times dates and prices (including several specials) vary.
WHO: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company WHAT: The Taming of the Shrew WHEN, WHERE & HOW MUCH: In Rep with King Lear at the Ruins in Ellicott City, times dates and prices (including several specials) vary.
Inside this edition: Kids free for Shakespeare in the park! New shows at Spotlighters and Vagabond Players! Acclaimed runs continue at Mobtown and Fell’s Point Corner Theatre! Stage Management Workshop offered! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences!
Here are a baker's dozen of questions for the young actress making her CenterStage debut as Ernstine Crump in Lynn Nottage's Crumbs from the Table of Joy.
Inside this edition: A contest reminder! Mobtown extends 'Van Gogh'! Readers' reviews and comments! Shakespeare in the park! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!