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BIOGRAPHY |
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James Wright is one of Kansas City's busiest and most
sought-after professional actors and singers.
He appears
throughout the midwest and regularly on stages throughout the city, including
The New Theatre Restaurant, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Starlight Theatre,
The Quality Hill Playhouse, The Unicorn Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage and
The American Heartland Theatre where he earned a Drama Desk nomination for Best
Actor in a Musical for his work in the acclaimed I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now
Change.
Robert Trussell of The Kansas City Star dubbed James
"one of Kansas City's most versatile comic actors. He seems to evoke
laughter effortlessly with subtle body language, superb timing and minimal
changes in facial expression." |
His many stage productions include
Sweeney Todd, Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de Lune, The Great American
Trailer Park Musical, Out of Order, Rhapsody in Gershwin, How to Succeed in
Buisiness Without Really Trying, The Fantasticks, Married Alive, Footloose,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly, The Buddy Holly Story, Trial by Jury, The
Front Page, Music of the 1920's & 30's, The World Goes 'Round, Shear
Madness, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Twigs, Music of
the 1950's, Cabaret Swings, Sylvia, Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown, Gettysburg,
Dames at Sea, A Salute to Richard Rodgers, Ill Be Seeing You, Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Showstoppers, The 1940s Radio Hour, Oscar Sings,
The Music Man, The Gifts of the Magi, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Melody Lingers
On, You Cant Take It With You, Rumors, Songs from the Silver Screen, Silver
Dollar, A Little House Christmas, Dont Dress for Dinner, Funny Money and
countless others. He is a proud member of Actor's Equity
Association.
James has had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage
with such stars as Gary Sandy, Jamie Farr, Ann B. Davis, Karen Valentine, Andy
Williams, Christen Chenowith, Michele Lee, Patty Duke and the late, great Don
Knotts.
In addition to his stage performances, he is a regular soloist
at St. Margarets Catholic Church, Unity Village, Unity Church of Independence
and Unity Church of Overland Park.
As a member of the American
Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and the Screen Actor's Guild
(SAG), James also manages a very busy commercial
acting career, appearing in numerous television commercials, radio
voice-overs, corporate videos, product jingles and
print advertisements. He has also appeared in two feature films:
Suspension and CSA:Confederate Staes of America. See his video
and audio demos below. www.talentunlimited.net
In December of 2002, James
released his first CD entitled Absolutely
Wright!, romantic and nostalgic songs written by Carl Bolte, Jr. and his
next CD, entitled Center Stage: Songs of
Spirit from the Musical Theatre is in production now.
James
lives in Lees Summit, Missouri with his wife Joellen and their two
children.
"You watch him and you can not take your eyes off
of his heart on his sleeve." Frankie & Johnny in the Claire
de Lune KC Stage
"Wright blends decorum and depravity in
perfect balance as the judge." Sweeney Todd James D. Watts
Jr. Tulsa World
"James Wright's lush baritone voice is, without
a doubt, one of the finest in the theatre today. He effortlessly combines
powerful expression with smooth crooning in a style that is eminently
enjoyable." Michael Vodde; Director Los Angeles, CA
"
Wright shows considerable skill
utilizing some
well-timed facial expressions and physicality to establish a very funny
character." Funny Money Terry Erbe
PitchWeekly
"Wright is most memorable
worth the price of the
show." Terry Erbe PitchWeekly
"An exceptional
talent with an amazing voice, reminiscient of crooners of the
past. Mary Beth Farrell Denver,
CO
James Wright is delightful to listen to, and extremely
fun to watch. His warm, funny and very sincere delivery is most
impressive." Christmas at the Ritz Ron Simonian
PitchWeekly
"Wright brings versatile, commanding vocal presence
and fine comic timing
" Robert Eisele The Kansas City
Star
"Wright demonstrates how the power of a well-performed show
tune can woo the heart
the audience ate it up" Brian
McTavish The Kansas City Star
"Best of all, the quartet
includes cabaret king James Wright, who can be as tender as he is
funny." Alan Scherstuhl The Pitch
"James is one of the best I've heard at understanding and
interpreting a song. He "gets it" and has a wonderful and rare talent of
bringing the listener to a new insight of the music he sings so
well." Andy Heath Lee's Summit, MO
"James Wright
delivered a virtuoso performance and received a sustained ovation for his
efforts." Songs from the Silver Screen Robert
Eisele The Kansas City Star
"James Wright is fantastic as the
Big Bopper." The Buddy Holly Story Alan Scherstuhl The
Pitch
"James Wright, one of Kansas City's most reliable
pleasures." Married Alive! Alan Scherstuhl The
Pitch
"His singing touches the soul. I'm his number one
fan." Patricia Seiter Overland Park, KS |
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