My overall impression
James is an excellent story teller with a serious command of the stage and a kind a of optimism that it heart warming. His stories of using collecting as a way to deal with loss are unique in that it sends the young James on a mission that leads him literally to the door steps of some of tinsel towns most famous denizens. The original songs help to move the story along, but the real star are his stories. I found the show fun and engaging and I wanted to know more about what happened to that fearless little boy on his travails and what the adult James could learn from him. Half way through I forgot I was watching a show and on several occasions almost spoke out to contribute to the conversation. Luckily I had a chance to talk to him at fringe central afterward.
