"What a night! What a show! What a director! To say I am honoured to have been able to work with Tony James is an understatement. I have learned SO MUCH! I am on fire and so ready to up my game and do more.Thank you for inspiring me! I can't wait to learn and grow, to try harder, and to get better and to do better. Working with you has been an incredible experience and has very much sparked my love of theatre and choreography all over again. You are an inspiration and so incredibly talented. I am honoured to be choreographer on this production. So much talent. The actors blow me away. Seriously! You are one amazing director, Tony! The vision, passion, and drive that you have given to the show is nothing short of amazing and insipiring. Working alongside of you has been so great. You are organized, articulate, and so easy to talk to. Thank you for making Rehearsals a safe place; a place to feel and be ourselves. I have felt so bonded and inspired and free throughout this journey." - J. Geertsma-Ramano, Choreographer
"I am so deeply humbled and honoured to be in a production under your direction. The hope and confidence that you have purposefully and intentionally instilled in the cast and crew has built and revived our desires to continue on with what we love - theatre, music, dance, the arts. The truth is I cannot fathom this production under any other hand but yours and I am so thankful that you have allowed me to participate so fully in the process." - L. Milette, Director's Asst.
"From the moment I started working with you, I felt incredibly inspired by your drive, creativity, and passion. Your ongoing support of the cast and crew has encouraged me to grow immensely as an artist. As a director, you foster an inclusive and welcoming environment, emphasize bonds between cast and production crew, and have personally given me something to strive towards as I pursue my career in the performing arts." - E. Letourneau, Asst. Stage Manager
"I want to thank you personally for being you. You're truly an inspiration. The positive and encouraging words go a long way. When I read your words of encouragement and wisdom, it feels like God or some powerful spiritual has sent you. I love magical and you truly are magical. In all my years I have never met a single human being who is not just direct, but so inspiring. You are like a magnet. I say this because one thing I observed throughout the is production was how the cast and production team connected with you. You truly are a force to reckon with." - K. Buyssschaert, Wardrobe Designer
"From start to finish, working with you was an absolute pleasure. Thank you so much for your kindness, professionalism, and energy. I can't wait to work with you again. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for helping make the show so magical." - S. Odynska, Performing Artist | Director
"Tony, thank you for the truly fantastic advice on taking more control of my costume design dreams and I really appreciated your insight on real-world strategies that work for this industry." - J. Dempsey, Wardrobe Designer
"Tech week can be stressful for everyone. As crew we can get cranky and curt. Actors are tired and sometimes start to doubt their decisions to be doing this. As encouragement for them I am reminded of one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in all my years in the theatre. Tony, what you have brought out of this group of talent amazes me every time I see them.You sir, are inspirational. I will treasure this experience for sure, If you ever direct here again, I will be auditioning or backstage barring that" - L. Kehler, Stage Crew Manager
"Well sir, we did it! Thank you for your insight, encouragement, and experience during the entire process. I am so glad we had a fresh pair of eyes to help guide us through it all. Thank you!" - A. Black, Stage Manager
"We did it! Matilda is a big success, largely because of your hard-work, belief in us, and your inspiration. Thank you! I am so glad you came along. Your encouragement, support, and kind words have meant a great deal to me. When someone trusts and believes that you have it in you, you rise to prove them right. I believe this is why you got so much out of your cast and crew. I count it as a priviledge to call you a friend and look forward to many years and projects together. " - M. A. Jenkins, Choreographer
"Thank you for lending your professional eyes and ears to the production. We all gained so much from your experienced guidance. " - T. Lindsay, Scenic Designer
"Tony, it has been so interesting watching you direct the wonderful actors and bring this amazing show to the stage. With all your experience and expertise it has turned out to be a great success! Thank you for allowing me to be part of the backstage crew." - P. Davies, Stage Crew Member
"What more can I say that I haven't already said at some point. Thank you on behalf of a future director. You've shown me just what an AMAZING director looks, sounds, and feels like, and I know that I will bring that forward into everything I do. You are to thank for that!. You say you envy the impact a teacher has, well, now you 'own' a piece of that impact too! Thank you for letting me share in this awesome journey with you." - N. Fargeon, Senior Stage Manager
"I would like to offer you my heartfelt gratitude for your support and input. Your passion for theatre was evident as you helped the actors discover their characters, find their motivations, and act and react to what was taking place on stage. Your deep dives and warm-ups truly inspired not only the cast, but myself as well. I learned a great deal from you, and these are lessons that I will take forward with me as I continue my theatre journey. Thank you for everything!" - B. Newton, Performing Artist | Director
"Thank you for creating a truly wonderful unity and a great production." - L. Peck, Sound Designer
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and look very much forward to the future with intrigue. We're in good shape with you at the helm. Thank you for everything!" - D. Goode, Television Producer/Host
"What a year\s you have put in! I can't tell you how much we appreciated your work for "Peter Pan" and the many other ballets created. I sincerely thank you for everything! - D. Roland, Former Principal Dancer (Irish National Ballet) | Character Dancer (Ballet Victoria) | Choreographer & Teacher
"Thanks for all your hard work. It was such a joy to work with you. Let's do another one soon! - H. McGimpsey, Producer
"Probably one of the most polite and considerate guys part of the show. Thank you for everything!" - E. Langstaff, Make-Up Artist
"Tony, thank you for all your hard work and extra time you put into this production helping with sets, move in, etc. I really appreciate that. I enjoyed working with you and look forward to doing it again very soon" - D. Fuller, Senior Stage Manager
"Well Tony, this makes #3 for us. Hard to believe we did it and so well! As always you have been my right hand. Many thanks for all your help and support. I look forward to #4 when the time comes." - A. Cobham, Director | Teacher | Actor
"Tony, I would have to say you're the best at being you. In fact, I've seen no one surpass your skill in this quality. Thank you for making the show so memorable" - J. Wilson, Stage Crew Member
"What a great show you've put together. It couldn't have been a success without you. Thanks for giving me the chance to be part of it all!" - J. Sigurdson, Orchestra Member
"Tony, You're the best! Without you we probably would never have got where we did. Thank you for everything!" - J. Switzer, Stage Crew Member
"Tony, Excellent job as producer of the show. We couldn't have done it without you. You'be been great to work with and the end product was a great success. I hope to work with you again next year!" - K. Witherspoon, Stage Crew Member
"I'd like to commend you on the job you've done over the past 2 years. You've been great in both a starring role and a directing role. It has been a great pleasure, and a whole lot of fun working with you." - C. Stewart, Technical Professional
"Antonio, what can I say to the most competent person I have ever worked with and a very good and trusted friend. I thank you for all your very hard work and considerable energy. Thank you for making me look good. Send me a ticket when you get your first gig on Broadway." - A. Cobham, Director, Producer, Teacher, Film & Stage Actor
"Anthony James, Your professionalism and talent were an absolute pleasure to work with. I had a great time and hope to do it again very soon" - K. Cooper, Choreographer | Dancer
"Tony, It's been great working with you and I'm not just saying that. I really look forward to possibly working again with you in the near future. Thank you so much for keeping us in some sort of order with all your motivational talks. Love you!." - R. Wharram, Construction Crew Member
"Tony, when Mr. C spoke of role models, he thought of you. Thank you for being such a great role model to us all." - J. Marsh, Construction Crew Member