James Clements
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James Clements Named 2023-2024 Teaching Artist In Residence And Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow At The NYU Production Lab (Sep 7, 2023)
GUAC Comes to the Greenhouse Theater Center in August (Jul 25, 2023)
Photos: Inside the IndieSpace Anniversary Celebration At Culture Lab LIC: A Night of Art, Music, and Community (Jul 18, 2023)
James Clements Named 2023-2024 Teaching Artist In Residence And Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow At The NYU Production Lab (Sep 7, 2023)
GUAC Comes to the Greenhouse Theater Center in August (Jul 25, 2023)
Photos: Inside the IndieSpace Anniversary Celebration At Culture Lab LIC: A Night of Art, Music, and Community (Jul 18, 2023)
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James Clements is a Scottish actor, writer, theatremaker and media professional based between New York and the UK. His techniques merge voice, movement, multimedia elements and text to create socio-cultural dialogues on stage and between creatives.
In addition to numerous film and television roles in the UK (including work for the BBC, Channel 4 and an national advertising campaign), Clements has performed at New York venues including La Mama E.T.C., HERE Arts Centre and MITU580. His acting has been described as “impressive…incredibly compelling…[and] excellent,” (BroadwayWorld), “Clements’ portrayal…shines brightest” (BlogCritics) and “the strongest of the cast” (My Entertainment World).
As a creative, Clements has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Kate Whoriskey and the Talking Band. Clements has been on the artistic team for projects at Lincoln Centre LCT3, the Public, the 92nd Street Y and Live Nation, amongst others, and his original plays have been performed in cities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. His plays, including "Dogs of DC" (2014), "Constructing Freedom" (2015), "The Diana Tapes" (2016), “Four Sisters" (2017), “Beauty Freak” (2018), “MEDEA/BRITNEY” (2019) and “Ellis Island” (2021) have been described by critics as "magnifying" (TimeOut), "intricate" (BroadwayWorld) and “intellectual” (Theatre is Easy).
Clements co-wrote and directed the social justice theatre piece, “GUAC: My Son, My Hero,” with Manuel Oliver, whose son was murdered in the Parkland shooting. The play toured major venues across the United States through 2019-2020, produced by Change the Ref in association with Live Nation, with the goal of directly affecting change in the gun laws of the nation.
He is the Producing Co-Artistic Director of What Will the Neighbors Say?, a theatre company with a mission to provoke questions through untold stories, which he co-founded in 2016. The company has become a mainstay of the Brooklyn and Downtown scenes. WWTNS? has premiered 7 original plays totaling over 150 performances in 5 cities in 4 countries on 2 continents, and co-presented a further 19 pieces. The company has received support from the National Endowment fior the Arts. Off-Broadway Angels, the Indie Theatre Fund, the Rhode Island Foundation, the Brooklyn Arts Council and A.R.T./New York, amongst others. The company are Artists-in-Residence at CUNY Queens College in New York.
Clements’ work has been featured in a number of outlets including the New York Times, The Evening Times, Harper’s Bazaar, International Business Times, Playbill, the Daily Mail, STV, BBC Radio, the Guardian, The Miami Herald and TimeOut.
Clements is an Affiliated Instructor for Drama at his alma mater, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty of CUNY Queen’s Drama Department. He has undertaken guest lectures for the NYU Liberal Studies Program and at Fordham University in the Production and Design Department. In 2015, Clements received a grant from Donn Russell of the Peg Sandvoort Foundation for the development of new work.
He currently freelances in television as a development producer. He has worked in development for international media companies such as Red Arrow and Cineflix Media, and is currently writing and co-creating an original drama series for UK television.
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James Clements Named 2023-2024 Teaching Artist In Residence And Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow At The NYU Production Lab
James Clements (he/him), a Scottish actor, writer, theatremaker, arts educator and producer, has been named the 2023-2024 Teaching Artist in Residence and the Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development's Creative Career Hub in residence at the NYU Production Lab.
GUAC Comes to the Greenhouse Theater Center in August
GUAC, Written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements and Directed by Michael Cotey comes to The Greenhouse Theater Center next month. The performance is set for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7:30PM.
Photos: Inside the IndieSpace Anniversary Celebration At Culture Lab LIC: A Night of Art, Music, and Community
Step into the vibrant world of IndieSpace as we take you inside their anniversary celebration at Culture Lab LIC. Explore the art, music, and community that filled the event, and get an exclusive look at the memorable moments captured in these stunning photos. Join us in celebrating creativity and collaboration at this one-of-a-kind celebration.
Photos: Inside Storytime At The Cell - A Night For Black Stories With What Will The Neighbors Say?
On Monday, June 19th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented storytime at the cell - a night for Black stories, a special Juneteenth event honoring Black voices and centering Black stories at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!
Rattlestick Theater And New York Theatre Salon Announce Additional Programming For GLOBAL FORMS THEATER FESTIVAL
Today, Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon announced additional programming and schedule for the fourth edition of the Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, online panel discussions, and more.
Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon Present The 2023 Global Forms Theater Festival
Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon have announced the fourth edition of Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, readings, online panel discussions, and more.
Photos: Go Inside STORYTIME with What Will the Neighbors Say?
On Monday, April 17th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrian, Co-Artistic Directors) kicked off storytime, a FREE night of music and storytelling at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. Check out photos from the event here!
The Neighbors Awarded $5k Local Arts Support Grant From Brooklyn Arts Council
James Clements (he/him) and Sam Hood Adrain (he/him), the Co-Artistic Directors of What Will the Neighbors Say?, are thrilled to announce they have been awarded $5k from Brooklyn Arts Council for the development of a new project in their upcoming eighth season.
Eleri Ward & Abby Feldman to Join STORYTIME With What Will the Neighbors Say? in May
Comedy pop star Abby Feldman will host storytime with musical guest Eleri Ward (Miscast 2023; Only Gold with MCC) on Monday, May 15 at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre.
Photos: What Will The Neighbors Say? Celebrates TRACES With Opening Night Reception
What Will the Neighbors Say? celebrated the opening of their latest world premiere production of “TRACES” at CUNY Queens College’s Goldstein Theater last week. See photos from inside opening night!
Photos: What Will The Neighbors Say? Presents TRACES At Kupferberg Centre For The Arts
First look photos! What Will the Neighbors Say? opened their latest world premiere production of “TRACES” at CUNY Queens College’s Goldstein Theater at the Kupferberg Centre for the Arts last week.
What Will The Neighbors Say? To Present Free Storytime Series At The Cell Theatre
Free Storytelling Event with Open Bar April 17, May 15 & June 19 @ the cell theatre Join What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrian, Co-Artistic Directors) at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (338 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011) on the third Monday of every month for storytime, a FREE night of music and storytelling featuring an open bar and tasty bites.
James Clements Named Brooklyn Arts Council SU-CASA Artist-in-Residence
James Clements, a Scottish theatremaker and actor based between New York and Glasgow, has been announced as a SU-CASA Artist-in-Residence for the Brooklyn Arts Council for the second consecutive year.
Team Set for World Premiere Production Of TRACES At CUNY Queens College
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced the team for their world premiere production of 'TRACES' at CUNY Queens College's Goldstein Theater in March.
The Neighbors To Receive $10k Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
What Will the Neighbors Say? is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10k.
The Neighbors Receive $15k From CDF as Part of 3-Year Funding Commitment
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced that they have been awarded a $15k grant from the NYC Cultural Development Fund (CDF).
The Neighbors to Present Workshop Production Of THIRD LAW At MITU580
What Will the Neighbors Say? will present the workshop production of 'Third Law' at MITU580 in December.
The Cell Theatre Announces 2023 Programming Featuring Over 30 Resident Artists
Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (Artistic Director Kira Simring) has announced their 2023 season, featuring a year of full productions, art exhibitions, developmental workshops, and over 30 resident artists.
The Neighbors Announce Team For THIRD LAW At BRIC On November 4
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced the creative team for their upcoming BRIClab: Performing Arts residency at BRIC Arts and Media. During the residency, the team will be developing 'Third Law,' a new multi-media devised performance project.
What Will the Neighbors Say? Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring a BRIClab Residency at BRIC Arts & More
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced their upcoming Seventh Season, including a BRIClab Residency at BRIC Arts, a workshop production at MITU580 (the Brooklyn home of Theater Mitu) and a Mainstage commission from CUNY Queens College for a major production of a new piece in Spring 2023.
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