James Clements News

Scottish actor, writer, and theatremaker James Clements has been selected as an Artist-in-Residence for the 2024 Woodward Residency program. Clements will have the opportunity to develop original projects and network with other creatives in Ridgewood, New York.

Spanish actor Jorge Carrión Álvarez joins the cast of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS, a reading by What Will the Neighbors Say? Theatre Company, part of NYU KJCC's Fridays on the Patio series.

Rattlestick Theater will present the 2024 edition of Global Forms, a festival showcasing the work of immigrant theater artists. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.

What Will the Neighbors Say? presented a workshop of their new play, 'At the Barricades'. See photos!

GUAC is written and performed by Manuel Oliver, co-written by James Clements, and directed by Michael Cotey. Presented as the opener of The 16th Annual United Solo Festival in partnership with Change the Ref and ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, GUAC will be staged for one weekend only.

What Will the Neighbors Say? and Culture Lab LIC will present the World Premiere of Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created by What Will the Neighbors Say?. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the second half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024).

What Will the Neighbors Say? presents 'At the Barricades,' an experimental documentary play exploring international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.

On November 3, 2023, the festival will feature a special presentation of GUAC, My Son, My Hero written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements, and performed by Manuel Oliver. 

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the first half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the upcoming events here!

Piper Theatre will present an upcoming staged reading of a new musical, 'Aftermath,' as part of their Spotlight Series. Learn more about the upcoming reading and find out how you can attend!

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced their new Board of Directors ahead of their Eight Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the board and the new season here!

James Clements (he/him), a Scottish actor, writer, theatremaker, arts educator and producer, has been named the 2023-2024 Teaching Artist in Residence and the Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development's Creative Career Hub in residence at the NYU Production Lab.

GUAC, Written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements and Directed by Michael Cotey comes to The Greenhouse Theater Center next month. The performance is set for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7:30PM.

Step into the vibrant world of IndieSpace as we take you inside their anniversary celebration at Culture Lab LIC. Explore the art, music, and community that filled the event, and get an exclusive look at the memorable moments captured in these stunning photos. Join us in celebrating creativity and collaboration at this one-of-a-kind celebration.

On Monday, June 19th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented storytime at the cell - a night for Black stories, a special Juneteenth event honoring Black voices and centering Black stories at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!

Today, Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon announced additional programming and schedule for the fourth edition of the Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, online panel discussions, and more.

Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon have announced the fourth edition of Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, readings, online panel discussions, and more.

On Monday, April 17th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrian, Co-Artistic Directors) kicked off storytime, a FREE night of music and storytelling at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. Check out photos from the event here!

James Clements (he/him) and Sam Hood Adrain (he/him), the Co-Artistic Directors of What Will the Neighbors Say?, are thrilled to announce they have been awarded $5k from Brooklyn Arts Council for the development of a new project in their upcoming eighth season.