What They’re Saying About…

Jim’s Performing:

Cherry Jones, Tony and Emmy-Winning Actress:

“A consummate musical storyteller you’ll need to hear again and again.” 

Charles Busch, Playwright and NY Theater Legend:

“What a darling! One of my favorite leading men!” 

Ricky Ian Gordon, Composer:

“Pure, innocent magic!” 

Angelina Reaux, Internationally Renowned Singing Actress:

“He sings with a wit, charm and vulnerability rare in an artist today.” 

James Price, Founder & Director, The Acting Studio NYC:

“His deep sensitivity and devilishly subtle demeanor create a unique style of performance…not to be missed!”

Jim’s Teaching:

Ethan Slater, Tony-nominated Actor and Former Student:

“I am frequently reminded of the immense contribution Jim has made in my life as a person and an actor. While instilling a love and joy for the material, he created a safe place to fail, and perhaps nothing has affected me more in my acting career, or my life.” 

Noah Robbins, Stage and Screen Actor, Former Student:

“Jim has been instrumental in so many amazing things that have happened to me over the years, and because of him, I now consider myself an actor.” 

Ava Blum1st Place Winner, ESU National Shakespeare Recitation Competition, 2020:

“I attribute much of this win to (HS Acting Teacher) Jim Mahady, who helped shape me as an actress during this amazing journey.”

Laura Rosberg, Chair of Performing Arts Dept., GDS:

“Jim is a talented leader, teacher, manager and director. He’s stunningly generous, flexible and supportive; his contributions to GDS and to the Performing Arts are immeasurable. I can’t imagine a more congenial, nor a more professional colleague. He’s a gift to GDS.” 

Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director, Berkeley Repertory Theatre:

“GDS was so lucky to have Jim!” 

Jacob Roberts, Actor, Filmmaker and Former Student:

“Jim encouraged a spirit of playfulness and a willingness to take risks that continues to inform my acting today.”