James Clements
Latest News on James Clements:
James Clements Curated For The Woodward Residency (Apr 10, 2024)
Jorge Carrión Álvarez Joins The Cast Of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS (Apr 3, 2024)
Rattlestick Theater to Present GLOBAL FORM 2024, Festival Showcasing Work of Immigrant Artists (Apr 1, 2024)
James Clements Curated For The Woodward Residency (Apr 10, 2024)
Jorge Carrión Álvarez Joins The Cast Of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS (Apr 3, 2024)
Rattlestick Theater to Present GLOBAL FORM 2024, Festival Showcasing Work of Immigrant Artists (Apr 1, 2024)
James Clements BIO
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 Curated For The Woodward Residency
Scottish actor, writer, and theatremaker James Clements has been selected as an Artist-in-Residence for the 2024 Woodward Residency program. Clements will have the opportunity to develop original projects and network with other creatives in Ridgewood, New York.
Jorge Carrión Álvarez Joins The Cast Of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS
Spanish actor Jorge Carrión Álvarez joins the cast of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS, a reading by What Will the Neighbors Say? Theatre Company, part of NYU KJCC's Fridays on the Patio series.
Rattlestick Theater to Present GLOBAL FORM 2024, Festival Showcasing Work of Immigrant Artists
Rattlestick Theater will present the 2024 edition of Global Forms, a festival showcasing the work of immigrant theater artists. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Neighbors Present AT THE BARRICADES Workshop At Brooklyn Art Haus
What Will the Neighbors Say? presented a workshop of their new play, 'At the Barricades'. See photos!
GUAC - THE ONE-MAN SHOW Comes to United Solo in March
GUAC is written and performed by Manuel Oliver, co-written by James Clements, and directed by Michael Cotey. Presented as the opener of The 16th Annual United Solo Festival in partnership with Change the Ref and ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, GUAC will be staged for one weekend only.
What Will the Neighbors Say? to Present World Premiere of THIRD LAW at Culture Lab LIC
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Culture Lab LIC will present the World Premiere of Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created by What Will the Neighbors Say?. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
What Will the Neighbors Say? Reveal Additional Programming for Eighth Season
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the second half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024).
What Will The Neighbors Say? to Present AT THE BARRICADES At Brooklyn Art Haus in December
What Will the Neighbors Say? presents 'At the Barricades,' an experimental documentary play exploring international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.
United Solo to Present GUAC, MY SON, MY HERO Written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements
On November 3, 2023, the festival will feature a special presentation of GUAC, My Son, My Hero written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements, and performed by Manuel Oliver.
WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS SAY? Reveals Programming For 2023-2024 Season
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the first half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the upcoming events here!
New Musical AFTERMATH Will Receive Staged Reading With Piper Theatre Next Month
Piper Theatre will present an upcoming staged reading of a new musical, 'Aftermath,' as part of their Spotlight Series. Learn more about the upcoming reading and find out how you can attend!
The Neighbors Reveal All-Artist Board Of Directors Ahead Of Their Eighth Season
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced their new Board of Directors ahead of their Eight Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the board and the new season here!
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.
James Clements FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has James Clements written?
James Clements has written 1 shows including Medea/Britney (Playwright).
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