Jim
Donovan (A.E.A.) has acted locally, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters throughout the
country. He most recently made an Equity Special Appearance in the title role of Barnum.
He was happy to be able to contribute to his immediate community by doing that role at the
Duncan Smith Theater in Holmdel, NJ, where he presently resides. Prior to that, Jim served
as a faculty Guest Artist at Monmouth University, appearing as Galileo in Brecht’s Galileo
and Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey. In addition to playing numerous roles in classical
and contemporary plays, Jim has directed several dramatic and musical productions. He
holds an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of California at Irvine where he has taught
acting and theatre courses there, as well as at Monmouth University.
