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!
Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity theatre company with a resident ensemble of artists from the Baltimore/Washington area dedicated to presenting high quality plays that are affordable and accessible to everyone.
Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at my NEW email address jameshoward@broadwayworld.
WHO: Fells Point Corner Theatre WHAT: Charles Busch’s The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife WHEN: Now through April 16th, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2 HOW MUCH: $14 adults/$12 students/seniors
WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: Disney's Beauty and the Beast WHEN & HOW MUCH: Now through May 28, call the theatre for show times and prices.
WHO: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company WHAT: Shakespeare's King Lear and Taming of the Shrew in Repertory WHEN: June 2 - July 9 WHERE: PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD HOW MUCH: Ticket details TBA.
Rep Stage, professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), will present William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' from March 24 through April 9, 2006.
WHO: Spotlighters Theatre WHAT: Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train WHEN: Today through April 8, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM HOW MUCH:$15/$12 Student/Seniors/BTA Members
WHO: Vagabond Players WHAT: 'An Actor's Nightmare'/'Sister Mary Ignatious Explains It All For You' WHEN: now through April 2, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM HOW MUCH: $15.
WHO: Towson University Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: Caryl Churchill's Cloud 9 WHEN: March 10 - 11 at 8PM, matinee March 11 at 2PM, March 14 - 16 at 8PM HOW MUCH: $10.