A freshman, James has performed in many shows with Bowditch Middle School, including Seussical (The Cat in the Hat) and The Wizard of Oz (The Scarecrow). He has twice played Chip, the teacup in Beauty and the Beast, both for Broadway by the Bay and the Tri-Schools, and played the title role in Oliver for ETC. James studies dance at DAC, voice with Becky Jones, and Musical Theatre at SMHS.