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Syrie James is an award-winning actress, playwright, author, and screenwriter.
A professionally trained actress, Syrie has performed in dozens of theatrical productions including dramas, comedies, and musicals, done a multitude of staged readings, and has appeared in several indie films. She is known for her ability to do a wide variety of accents including Kings English (RP), Cockney, French, Irish, Spanish, Southern, and others. A team player with a positive attitude, Syrie works well with people of all ages. Some of her other special skills include sight-reading, improv, modern dance, and English Country Dancing. She plays roles in an age range from 50 -75.
A published writer in multiple disciplines, Syrie’s writing background gives her a deep understanding of character structure, subtext, and motivation, allowing her to build rich, authentic roles from the inside out. Syrie sees the full arc of a character, not just the single scene in front of her, making her uniquely capable of bringing characters to life onstage.
Syrie’s original comedy Jane Austen in 89 Minutes, which she wrote and directed at Theatre 40, is published by Theatrical Rights Worldwide and playing at theatres across the world. The play won 4 Scenie awards from StageSceneLA including Best World Premiere Play and Comedic Ensemble of the Year.
A WGA member, Syrie has sold 20 scripts to film and television. She’s also the critically acclaimed author of 16 traditionally published novels translated into 21 languages that have been international, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers and won numerous awards. An in-demand speaker, Syrie has addressed dozens of organizations and conferences across the U.S. and in Canada, Australia, and England. Syrie is a member of the WGA, Dramatist’s Guild, Historical Novel Society, and the Jane Austen Society of North America. Syrie is passionate about theatre and excited to bring her acting talent and energy to a theatre company production.
