James Burns
James graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Theatre Arts in 1997. He worked at the Arvada Center during the 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons as a scenic painter and technician before moving to New York City. He stage managed On Love and Lies and Square One at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Box of Fools for the 2005 American Living Room Festival in NYC. Since moving back to Fort Collins in 2010, James has worked extensively with both OpenStage Theatre and Bas Bleu as an actor, fight choreographer and scenic artist. He appeared onstage most recently as Steve Heidebrecht in August: Osage County, Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew, The Husband in Stage Kiss, Austin in True West and James 'Sharky' Harkin in The Seafarer, all with OpenStage Theatre. In addition, James recently Directed and created content for Openstage’s etcetera production Christmas Chaos. He sends thanks to his wife, Jessica, and love to his daughters, Scarlett and Sterling.
And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie, Directed by Sydney Parks Smith
“A perfect combination of thriller and detective story.” - The Guardian
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate, for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the reckoning begins in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme. Based on the best-selling mystery novel of all time, this darkly captivating thriller will leave you breathless and at the edge of your seat. It's Agatha Christie at her murderous best!
March 31 - April 28
Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 West Magnolia Street
Visit openstage.com for more information on the story, the experience, and the creators.
