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James Tolbert (born August 7th, 1989) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and writer based in Los Angeles. He is best known for his work with American musical theatre company Team StarKid.

Early Life and Education[]

James graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan.

Work[]

While at the University of Michigan, James featured in a number of productions featuring in the ensemble of 42nd Street, Evita and Ragtime. He has also performed in a number of productions at The Muny: Damn Yankees, Footloose, Kiss Me Kate and Seven Brides for Seven Women.

James appeared in the Second National Tour of Mary Poppins as Gardener and Ensemble as well as the understudy for Valentine. He also appeared in the second Las Vegas residency of Mamma Mia as Eddie. James also featured as Simba in adapted productions of the Lion King at both Disneyland California and Disneyland Hong Kong.

James also stars as Samuel Stratford in Matt Dahan's radio musical series Pulp Musicals.

StarKid Productions[]

James made his StarKid debut as the choreographer for A Very Potter Sequel. He has since gone on to act of choreographer for Twisted, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, Black Friday and VHS Christmas Carol Live!, for which he also served as assistant director.

James made his StarKid acting debut in Black Friday appearing as Xander Lee, Snigglotts and Vice President Bob Morris. He has since featured in both Nightmare Time and Nightmare Time 2 as well as A VHS Christmas Carol, VHS Christmas Carol Live! and VHS Christmas Carols. James also appeared in Cinderella's Castle as The Prince.

StarKid Roles[]

Year Production Creative Role Acting Role
2010 A Very Potter Sequel Choreographer (Dance) N/A
2013 Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier Choreographer
2018 The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
2019 Black Friday Snigglotts
Corrupt Man
Security Guard
Vice President Bob Morris
Northville Student
Xander Lee
2020 Nightmare Time N/A Blinky
Snigglotts
Watcher World Barker
Tree-person 3
Judge
A VHS Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Present
2021 Nightmare Time 2 River Monroe
Trevor
Snigglotts
Lars Metzger
Nighthawk 3
Noah
Announcer (Killer Track)
Nurse 1
Audio Guy
Technician
Charles Coven
Kid 3
VHS Christmas Carol Live! Choreographer Ghost of Christmas Present
Assistant Director Fezziwig Employee
2023 Nerdy Prudes Must Die N/A Charles Coven (cameo, proshot only)
VHS Christmas Carols Director Hair Collector
Ghost of Christmas Present
Choreographer Fezziwig Employee
Businessman One
Scavenger One
2024 Cinderella's Castle TBA The Prince
The Falconer
Fairy Queen Spirit
Palace Guard
Space Baby* Director TBA
Writer

*The project is yet to be released.

Other StarKid Roles[]

Year Production Role
2022 The StarKid Jangle Ball Holiday Tour Performer
Director
Choreographer

Personal Life[]

James is openly gay. He currently resides in Los Angeles and is in a relationship with his boyfriend.

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