James Baker
Latest News on James Baker:
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery (Feb 20, 2025)
THE CRUCIBLE Announced At The Ojai Art Center Theater (Sep 14, 2024)
Ojai Art Center Theater to Present SPAMALOT This Summer (Jun 9, 2024)
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery (Feb 20, 2025)
THE CRUCIBLE Announced At The Ojai Art Center Theater (Sep 14, 2024)
Ojai Art Center Theater to Present SPAMALOT This Summer (Jun 9, 2024)
BIO
James is a professional freelance director and qualified lecturer on both musical theatre and acting programmes. James has won awards for his teaching practice and directed multiple award-winning monologues for young actors entering the UK Skills competitions. He is now Co-Artistic Director of Assembled Junk Productions Ltd.
James was born in Leicester before attending and graduating from UCLan in 2004 with a BA (Hons) in English and Theatre studies. He then developed his training with East 15 in theatre direction and with acclaimed directors including Alex Clifton (Artistic Director of ChesterPerforms and Head of Acting at R.A.D.A.) and Olivier award-winning director Robin Norton-Hale (OperaUpClose).
He has worked extensively in various capacities in theatre direction and production.
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Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025
Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025
Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.
THE CRUCIBLE Announced At The Ojai Art Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
The Ojai Art Center Theater will present Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Rosie Gordon, from September 27th to October 20th, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
The Ojai Art Center Theater will present Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Rosie Gordon, from September 27th to October 20th, 2024.
Ojai Art Center Theater to Present SPAMALOT This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
This summer, dive into the comedic chaos of the Middle Ages with the wildly entertaining musical Spamalot, directed by Andrew Eiden, at the Ojai Art Center Theater.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
This summer, dive into the comedic chaos of the Middle Ages with the wildly entertaining musical Spamalot, directed by Andrew Eiden, at the Ojai Art Center Theater.
Talea Ensemble Performs 15th Anniversary Concert "Talea at 15"
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024
Talea Ensemble continues its 15th anniversary season with Talea at 15 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, followed by Columbia Composers Presents Talea Ensemble on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024
Talea Ensemble continues its 15th anniversary season with Talea at 15 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, followed by Columbia Composers Presents Talea Ensemble on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Lake Country Playhouse & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Our Top Shows in Merseyside and Cheshire This Festive Season
by Sarah OHara - Dec 15, 2023
Whether you’re looking for a pantomime, Christmas concert, a musical classic or a spooky story for the festive season, there’s plenty to enjoy at theatres across Merseyside and Cheshire this Winter.
by Sarah OHara - Dec 15, 2023
Whether you’re looking for a pantomime, Christmas concert, a musical classic or a spooky story for the festive season, there’s plenty to enjoy at theatres across Merseyside and Cheshire this Winter.
BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Lake Country Playhouse & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards December 5th Standings; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: CINDERELLA, Liverpool Everyman Theatre
by Sarah OHara - Nov 24, 2023
It just wouldn’t be the festive season without The Liverpool Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime - and it’s easy to see why this beloved show has audiences returning year after year.
by Sarah OHara - Nov 24, 2023
It just wouldn’t be the festive season without The Liverpool Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime - and it’s easy to see why this beloved show has audiences returning year after year.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Lake Country Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Talea Ensemble Performs Georg Friedrich Haas' SOLSTICES on the Winter Solstice
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
Talea Ensemble – comprised of sixteen bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – gives a repeat performance of Georg Friedrich Haas's Solstices in the U.S. on the winter solstice, Thursday, December 21, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
Talea Ensemble – comprised of sixteen bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – gives a repeat performance of Georg Friedrich Haas's Solstices in the U.S. on the winter solstice, Thursday, December 21, 2023.
DAVID FROOM, COMPOSER: ECHOES, RESONANCE, AND REMEMBRANCE Concert to Be Held This Afternoon
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023
On Sunday, September 10th at 4pm, notable musicians from New York's new music community will gather to honor the artistic legacy of late, beloved American composer David Froom. Get
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023
On Sunday, September 10th at 4pm, notable musicians from New York's new music community will gather to honor the artistic legacy of late, beloved American composer David Froom. Get
Talea Ensemble Announces 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023
The Talea Ensemble – comprised of sixteen bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – today announces its fifteenth and 2023-2024 season of performances. New York audiences can anticipate multiple world and US premieres, a special winter solstice concert, public showcases of two new operas in the workshopping process, numerous commissions, and a recording residency.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023
The Talea Ensemble – comprised of sixteen bold and boundary-breaking musicians, with a mission to champion musical creativity, cultivate curious listeners, and bring visionary new works to life – today announces its fifteenth and 2023-2024 season of performances. New York audiences can anticipate multiple world and US premieres, a special winter solstice concert, public showcases of two new operas in the workshopping process, numerous commissions, and a recording residency.
Cast Revealed For THE FANTASTICKS at OPAT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023
The Ojai Performing Arts Theater (OPAT) found its cast for The Fantasticks, who take the stage August 25-27 and September 1-3 at Matilija Auditorium. Come see why 'The Fantasticks' holds the record for the longest running musical in theater history, with its simple story of first love, first heartbreak, first dreams…told with tenderness, humor, and exquisite music.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023
The Ojai Performing Arts Theater (OPAT) found its cast for The Fantasticks, who take the stage August 25-27 and September 1-3 at Matilija Auditorium. Come see why 'The Fantasticks' holds the record for the longest running musical in theater history, with its simple story of first love, first heartbreak, first dreams…told with tenderness, humor, and exquisite music.
The League of Composers-ISCM Presents Pianist Eliza Garth This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023
Titled Voices, the evening will feature radiant, emergent works including premieres she commissioned from Nomi Epstein and Sheree Clement, the New York premiere of Judith Weir’s Piano Concerto led by conductor James Baker, and two masterpieces by Mario Davidovsky: Synchronisms No. 6 (winner of the Pulitzer Prize) and Chacona.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023
Titled Voices, the evening will feature radiant, emergent works including premieres she commissioned from Nomi Epstein and Sheree Clement, the New York premiere of Judith Weir’s Piano Concerto led by conductor James Baker, and two masterpieces by Mario Davidovsky: Synchronisms No. 6 (winner of the Pulitzer Prize) and Chacona.
Showtime Documentary Films to Release THE CORRIDORS OF POWER
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2022
Directed by Oscar nominee Dror Moreh (The Gatekeepers, The Human Factor), THE CORRIDORS OF POWER is a riveting examination of how American leaders have responded to reports of genocide, war crimes and mass atrocities after the fall of the Soviet Union, when America stood as the only global superpower.
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2022
Directed by Oscar nominee Dror Moreh (The Gatekeepers, The Human Factor), THE CORRIDORS OF POWER is a riveting examination of how American leaders have responded to reports of genocide, war crimes and mass atrocities after the fall of the Soviet Union, when America stood as the only global superpower.
Full Cast Revealed For New Version Of MASQUERADE Coming To Liverpool's Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022
A powerful and poignant tale of love, loss, freedom and friendship among Liverpool's LGBT+ community comes to the city's Epstein Theatre next month.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022
A powerful and poignant tale of love, loss, freedom and friendship among Liverpool's LGBT+ community comes to the city's Epstein Theatre next month.
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