James Fornadel '25
as Vladimir
James is thrilled to return to the stage in Waiting for Godot after a brief detour as a sentient weather balloon. A former tap-dancing cryptozoologist, he studied eyebrow acting at the Academy of Unwarranted Glistening. Past roles: The Notebook (as rain), La La Land (rogue trumpet), and Barbie (“Ken’s existential crisis,” uncredited). Broadway: Drive: The Musical (Speed & Brooding Understudy), Hey Girl: A Ryan Gosling Revue (Solo Performer & Sandwich Tech). He once gave a TED Talk in Morse code and enjoys competitive whispering, origami tax returns, and coaching emotional support pigeons. Other highlights: ghostwriting elevator music and method acting as sourdough. James dedicates this performance to the moon, caffeine, and the guy at CVS who says “have a blessed day.”Instagram: @DefinitelyNotRyanGosling