James Michael Potts

James Michael Potts (Mr. Lorry, u/s Dr. Manette) is excited to be back with Servant Stage, recently seen as Mr. Laurence in LITTLE WOMEN and Lazar Wolf in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. A Lancaster native with a rich baritone voice, James has performed in a wide range of productions. At Sight & Sound Theatres, he’s taken on roles including Noah, Lahab, Asphenas, and Caiaphas. Some of his musical theatre credits include Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Arvide in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Hethersett in ME AND MY GIRL. He has also performed in THE PAJAMA GAME, BARNUM, and COLORS. Other productions include shows at American Music Theatre, where his vocals can be heard on cast recordings. In addition to musical theatre, James has appeared in operas such as STREET SCENE (Henry), AMAHL AND NIGHTS VISITORS (Kaspar), LE NOZZE DE FIGARO (ensemble), and L’EFANT ET LES SORTILEGES. He holds a BFA in voice performance from Carnegie Mellon University and has served as a worship leader in a variety of church communities. He’s exceedingly grateful for the support he’s received throughout his journey and looks forward to connecting with audiences once again.