Reviews
A Chorus Line
Zach
John Waldren
Arts Center
April
2001
“Sophomore
James Neff as Zach, the fictional show's director/choreographer was ruthless
and compassionate at the same time, creating a Zach that spoke with eloquence
and humanity while being at times rash and uncompromising. It was by far the
most stirring performance.” – Indiana
Daily Student (Gabriel Lewin)
The Secret Garden
Archibald
Craven
Indianapolis Civic Theater
July 2002
“Neff,
who studies voice at IU under Tim Noble, delivered a professional caliber
performance while taking on a role that would prove to be difficult for even
the most seasoned of actors…Neff's physical presence was well defined, as he
played age quite convincingly, in appearance and movement. Yet, his acting was
only icing on the cake to his vocal quality...The end result was an
almost flawless evening.”
– Indiana Daily Student (JP Benitez)
The Secret Garden
Dr.
Neville Craven
Indiana
University Opera Theater
July 2003
“James
Neff played Archibald's jealous brother, Dr. Neville, with just the right
amalgam of sincerity and duplicity. It was a strong duet between these men that
drew the audience's first spontaneous applause.”
– WFIU (George Walker) 
