Jim joined the Progressive Players in 1970, initially helping backstage, designing and painting sets for numerous productions. He went on to play acting roles, as the Witch Boy in The Ballad of Barbara Allen, Felix in the Odd Couple, Sakini in the Teahouse of the August Moon, and the dresser in The Dresser. He has directed several plays, including Noel Coward's Private Lives, Educating Rita, and Everybody Loves Opal. After 12 years 'resting' , he has returned to active service in the theatre, and his latest involvement was directing The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

His previous credits include: Seasons Greetings......................Director Travels With My Aunt........................Cast Arsenic and Old Lace........................Cast Shooting the Legend....................Director Daisy Pulls It Off...............................Cast The Price....................................Director The Cracked Pot..............................Cast The Beauty Queen of Leenane......Director