“Extraordinary... a gift.

We had the very good fortune of being able to hire James as an acting coach for our 17 year old son last Summer, specifically to help him prepare for and navigate his taped audition monologues for his college applications. It is difficult to put into words just how much a lifeline James was for us during that time- and continues to be! We were all new to this process and James handled it all so beautifully. He is incredibly thoughtful, patient and passionate about helping kids/adults reach their full potential. Hudson was immediately at ease with James and they developed a shorthand right away. James just instinctively knew how to best communicate with him during such a stressful time and it was a huge relief for us as his parents to be able to step back a bit and let James take the reins- which he did to perfection. We just knew we could trust him implicitly. James started the process by curating a very thoughtful list of monologues for Hud to peruse and choose from. My husband who has been a prolific television writer and producer for over 40 years was impressed right off the bat by his instincts and choices for Hud. They worked hard together to choose the right monologues for each college he was applying to- no easy feat- and then began weeks and weeks of practicing them. Hudson was highly stressed- naturally- during this time but he always looked forward to James' visits and they worked beautifully together. James worked diligently on the timing of the monologues as the schools had very specific requests for timelines. He also brought over all of his own equipment and began taping Hud during each session. Slowly and meticulously over the next few months they created several taped monologues that were incredible- even Shakespeare which Hudson had never even attempted. After finishing the rough tapes James even edited the videos as well as reached out to some schools with questions he had- he was determined to give them exactly what they wanted. My husband and I truly could not believe how invested he was and we were so grateful. James had a way of keeping Hudson calm, making him laugh and boosting his confidence. Once the monologues were finished we asked James if he would write one of Hud's recommendation letters for the colleges. We had many choices but it was clear to us that James would write the most eloquent, articulate and passionate letter about who Hud was as a person and what he had to offer. I am happy to say that Hudson has received offers from many of the schools he applied to, and this is definitely very much due to James' hard work, dedication and determination! We look very forward to working with him again in the near future!”

- Blair, Old Greenwich, CT on 3/22/2024

To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Katie Priscott and I have been heavily involved in Curtain Call theater in Stamford, CT since I was 6 years old. From classes to mainstage and summer musical productions, to currently serving as president of the Summer Youth Theater board, I have spent the majority of my life as a student of the theater. The Curtain Call community means a great deal to me, and my experience with James Feuer’s class led me to feel that he is a valuable addition to any program like ours.

I had never considered directing prior to taking James’ class and took the class with 4 fellow theater students who, like myself, had only experienced onstage or running crew roles. While we did take time to get a vocabulary foundation and an overview of what the directing process looks like, the vast majority of the class was hands-on experience. We each selected a scene from either the stage or screen, casted it, and developed our vision.

James emphasized the importance of playing verbs rather than adjectives, a concept that completely changed how I approach scene work to this day. Having the mindset of a character trying to accomplish something specific rather than mimicking an emotion or character descriptor was a game-changer for my scene. Rather than instructing my actors to play “nervous” or “arrogant”, I was able to suggest more active verbs like “prove” and “comfort”. This gave them more to work with and made my process of giving notes more effective. The notes that he provided on my scene were all thoughtful and helpful while still providing me with some creative license of my own.

Furthermore, James encouraged us to watch and critique each other’s scenes and emphasized that we could learn as much from each other as we could from him. This focus on collaboration and valuing our opinions did not go unnoticed. His respect for us, acknowledging that we are high schoolers while treating us as equals, was deeply appreciated.

I have been able to implement multiple things I learned from James in the year since the class ended. The foundation of directing knowledge he provided was incredibly useful when directing a piece for my drama club’s “Senior Scenes” event, but his advice went beyond the director’s chair. I have been able to carry what I learned into my acting and vocal performances as well as my theatrical writing, and can ultimately say I improved as an artist as a result of his help.

James would be an asset to your program, and I hope you consider his application so he can continue to guide aspiring directors and young theatermakers.
Best,
Katie Priscott, Stamford, CT

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

LAUSD via Sylvan Learning: Tutor (2024 – Present)

Face to Face Communications: Teacher (2009 – Present)
Teach acting, auditioning, presentation, and interview skills to people of all ages.

Curtain Call, Stamford, CT, (203) 329-8207 - Director / Teacher (September, 2016 – 2022)
Teach / direct Shakespeare, directing, acting, voice, movement, improvisation, on camera, and voice over. Created and implemented remote Covid curriculum.

California State University, Los Angeles, College of Professional Education: Instructor (2019)
Taught acting, improvisation, and communication skills to business professionals.

California State University, Los Angeles, Theatre and Dance: Teaching Assistant (2018-2019)
Taught Acting I and II, improvisation, scene study, and monologue to college students.

New Hope Lutheran Day School, Valley Stream, NY (516) 285-0815: Teacher (Summer 2018)
Taught acting, improvisation, Shakespeare, voice and movement.

Merokee Day Camp, Merrick, NY (516) 378-6332: Teacher (Summer 2018)
Taught acting, improvisation, voice and movement.

North Street School / Curtain Call (January, 2017 – June, 2017)
Taught acting, improvisation, monologues, Shakespeare, voice and movement.

Atria, Benchmark, Maplewood, Nathaniel Witherell, River House, Hill House: Teacher/Facilitator (2012 –2017) - Taught acting and improvisation to the elderly.

Dolan Middle School / Curtain Call: Teacher (September, 2016 – December, 2016)
Taught acting, improvisation, monologues, Shakespeare, voice and movement.

Greenwich Education Group: Teacher (September, 2009 - 2015)
Taught voice to high school students: Stanwich School, New Canaan Country School.

Camp Playland: Theater Department Head (Summer, 2016)
Taught acting, improvisation, monologues, Shakespeare, voice and movement.

The Grace Organization, The GO Project: Comedy Theater Teacher (Summer, 2013)
Taught underprivileged New York City public school students movement, physical theater, Laban, and, comedy, and scene study.

The Brunswick School: Teaching Artist in Residence (Spring, 2013)
Taught upper school students in Greenwich, CT Stanislavski, Meisner, Hagen, Practical Aesthetics, monologues, improvisation, movement, physical theater, Laban and voice.

Greenwich Performing Arts Studio: Teacher (September, 2011 - 2012)
Taught scene study, monologues, improvisation, physical theater, and voice.

Witherbee Theater, Camp Dudley: Department Head / Artistic Director (1994 - 2004)
Taught acting, speech, improvisation, Shakespeare, movement, Laban, stage combat, juggling, and technical theater to college students. Budgeted, directed, cast, designed, lit, technical-directed, produced, and wrote plays, scenes, songs, musicals, multi-media spectacles, and improv shows. Supervised staff of seven.

DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

Summerstock, Curtain Call, Stamford, CT
• Romeo and Juliet
• Macbeth
• Shakespeare in Hollywood
• Twelfth Night 
• Shakespeare in Love
• Smokey Joe's Cafe
• Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Witherbee Theater, Westport, NY – Artistic Director, Five Years
• The Duck Variations
• Baby
• Reckless
• Lord of the Flies
• Bury the Dead
• The Adventures of Captain Neato-Man
• Smokey Joe's Cafe
• Terra Nova (wrote original songs)
• Many Improv Comedy Shows

EDUCATION
California State University Los Angeles – MFA, Television, Film, & Theatre/ Acting, GPA 3.9
Cal State LA Theatre Teacher Training Program (Assisted Teaching College Acting I and II)
Drama Studio London – PGD, Post Graduate Diploma – Acting
Cambridge University, BESG – Certificate – Shakespeare, Voice, Movement, Drama, Film
Kenyon College – BA – Drama
The Society of American Fight Directors – Basic Certificate – Knife
The Society of British Fight Directors – Intermediate Certificate – Sword and Dagger

TEACHER TRAINING
Tanya Kane-Parry
Sophie Goldstein
Collin Bressie
ACTING
William H. Macy (workshop)
Uta Hagen (audit)
Karen Kohlhaas
Armando Molina
Tanya Kane-Parry
Barry Gordon
Charles Tuthill
Illona Linthwaite
Alexander Perrin
Peter Craze
Chris Pickles
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Dee Evans
AUDITIONING
Mary Jo Berman
BARRANTES
Sam Breen
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Joseph Gallegos
COMEDY
Sheila Steafel
Randee Trabitz
COMMEDIA/MASK
Joshua Carlebach
Sophie Goldstein
Peter Bailie
Randee Trabitz
COMMERCIAL ACTING
Amy Gossels
COUNTERTECHNIQUE
Rosanna Tavarez
DANCE
Sue Weston
DIRECTING
Steve Rothman
Harlene Marley
ENTERTAINMENT FINANCE / LAW
Daniel Spitz
FILM HISTORY
Maureen Thomas
Chris Brookhouse
Dominic Le Poer Power
Barry Gordon
Allen Bloom
FILM/TV ACTING
Barry Gordon
Patrick Tucker
FILM/TV DIRECTING
Steve Rothman
Justin Wolske
Nidhin Patel
FITZMAURICE
Anna Estrada
Michael Yurchak
GROTOWSKI
Matthew Floyd Miller
IMPROVISATION
David Miner
(Nat'l Improv Fest)
Fools On The Hill
KNIGHT-THOMPSON
Roberto Alcaraz
LABAN
Peter Bailie
LECOQ
Joshua Carlebach
LINKLATER
Marissa Pitts
PRODUCTION
Matt Gatlin
MOTION CAPTURE
Jody Mahler
MOVEMENT
Hugh O'Gorman
Matthew Floyd Miller
Stacy Dawson Stearns Beatrice Allegranti
Wendy Allnutt
Sue Weston
PHYSICAL THEATRE
Richard Spaul
PLAYWRITING
Wendy MacLeod
PRODUCTION
Nidhin Patel
Matt Gatlin
Justin Wolske
SCREENWRITING
Enrique Berumen
SELF-MARKETING
Yelyna De Leon
SHAKESPEARE
Rob Clare
Barbra Houseman
Patrick Tucker
Chris Bristow (Cambridge Fellow)
SINGING
Sam Breen
Roberto Alcaraz
Tessa Van Sertima
STAGE COMBAT
John Waller
Collin Bressie
Keith Ducklin
THEATRE HISTORY
Steve Rothman
TV WRITING
Ligiah Villalobos
VIEWPOINTS
Tanya Kane-Parry
VOICE
Yvonne Morley
Anna Estrada
Michael Yurchak
Sam Breen
Roberto Alcaraz
VOICE-OVER
Jilly Bond
HONORS AND AWARDS
Hollywood Foreign Press Award - 2020
Hollywood Foreign Press Award - 2018
Drama Studio London – Commencement Speaker
Paul Newman Award – Best Actor, Kenyon College

GRANTS
Graduate Equity Fellowship – Acting - 2020
State University Grant - 2020
Graduate Equity Fellowship – Acting - 2019
State University Grant - 2019

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Actors' Equity Association

ACTING EXPERIENCE
FILM
Antonio In Wonderland - Officer Milton - 20th Century Fox - Dir. Sven Unterwaldt
TELEVISION
A Good Cop - Police Commissioner Kinney - NTD TV Clinton: His Struggle With Dirt - Solomon Wisenberg - BBC / Dir. Armando Iannucci
A Crime to Remember - Co-Star - Off. Ratledge (Chicago Cop) - Discovery ID / Xcon / Nicholas McCarthy
My Crazy Love - Co-Star - Samuel Owen, Esq - Oxygen Network / Charlie Mysak
Grave Secrets - Co-Star - Adam, Suspect, NYC Construction Worker - Discovery ID / Tom Pogue, RMM
I, Witness - Co-Star - Deputy Wood - ABC / ID / Dir. Ido Fluk
Scorned: Love Kills - Co-Star - Det. Keith (Alabama) - Discovery ID / Dir. Sterling Milan
Mysteries at the Castle - Guest Star - Duke of York - Travel Channel/ Dir. Lee Doyle
UK THEATRE
Reckless - Roy Morgrebi / Tim Timko - Drayton Court, London
Contradance - The Spanish Ambassador - C Venues, Edinburgh
US THEATRE
American Buffalo - Donny (Voice) - Deaf West / CAPA / CATCO
Happy Family - Dennis - Theatre Row
A Soldier's Jazz Tale, by Kurt Vonnegut - Pvt. Eddie Slovik (Lead Role) - New York Philomusica