holds two degrees in vocal performance: a B.M. from Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ) and an M.M. from the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University (Bloomintgton, IN). Since 2017, he has shifted his focus towards musical theatre and he has  performed and directed across the country in both musical theatre and light opera.

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For a full list of performance credits, you can click the Download Full Resume button or scroll below for a select list.

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As stage director, James has enjoyed working across a wide spectrum of ages and genres: he founded the Young Artists' Initiative in 2013 and directed The Pirates of Penzance and Don Giovanni (2014). In 2016 and '18, he was the stage director for Shrek The Musical Jr. and Seussical Jr. at a local children's theater camp (ages 9-14). When he was with the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre in 2017, James was a scene director for children and teens in their age-respective "Rising Star" camps associated with the festival. In 2019 he was invited to be the stage director for New Jersey Vocal Arts Collaborative's inaugural production of Le nozze di Figaro for emerging opera artists. Their 2020 production of Die Zauberflöte has been postponed until 2021 due to the pandemic shutdown, but NJVAC has decided to move forward with their online virtual summit for which James will serve as multi-session lecturer and masterclass host.

Location: NJ / NYC

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Union Status: EMC

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Height: 6'1"

Weight: 165 lbs.

Eye Color: Hazel

Hair Color: Brown

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Vocal Range:

  G2-A4

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Falsetto:

  extends up to C6

Aside from theater, James is a private voice teacher, substitute teacher (NJ certified K-12), and church cantor. He has also found a niche in both calligraphy and composition/orchestration (Sibelius > Finale... #sorrynotsorry). In 2013, his piece "Reflection: Innocent Thoughts About Peace" won the inaugural Cali Choral Composition Competition (Montclair State University) adjudicated by Morten Laurdisen. "Reflection" premiered at Carnegie Hall in March 2014 presented by MSU's Vocal Accord under the baton of Heather J. Buchanan.  

Paramount among his many hobbies, James has been an avid Titanic historian since kindergarten having devoured all things Titanic he can find: films, books, music, models, food, museums, etc. This, in union with his love for the Harry Potter book series, has also made him a passionate Anglophile - the outlet for which he turns to the likes of Downton Abbey, The Great British Bake Off, and all things UK found on the BBC or PBS.

The day after Halloween, you can normally find James beginning to decorate for Christmas: another childhood obsession that has grown throughout the years. Unsurprisingly, a dream role of his is Buddy in Elf the musical.

Other hobbies include: cooking, baking, hiking, and being in nature.