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Moonshine -- The Lincoln Theater (1922)
Presented by Billy King
Cast:
Billy King, the Whitman Sisters, John Rucker, Jim Burris, Hightower and Jones, Doyle and Dixon, Jack Wiggins, Margaret Scott and Baby Cox.
Shuffle Along Co, No 2 (1921)
Cast:
Jack Alexander, Al Baldwin, Fred Bonny, Jim Burris (Steve Jenkins), C. Carpentier, J. Dean, Lawrence Deas, Brydie Hall, Lucille Hegamin, Claude Lawson, Theo. McDonald, Quintard Miller, Lew Payton, Cecil Rivers, Charles "Luckeyth" Roberts, Lena Sanford Roberts, Fred Robinson, George Shields, Marjorie Sipp, Al F. Watts, Tom Wood, Thomas Woods.
The Insane Asylum -- Touring Show (1921)
Produced by Eddie Hunter and the Standard Stock Co at the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
Cast:
Madeline Belt, Jim Burris, Maggie Crosh, Alfred Curtis, Lottie Harris, Fred Hollins, Mae Lambert, Charles Lawrence, Elizabeth Moulton, Bee Palmer, Evon Robinson, Theodore Robinson, Marcus Slayter, and Marie Warren.
Smith and Troy's Pierrott Minstrels -- Association for the Promotion of Negro Talent, New York, NY (1920)
Cast:
James Burris, Black Carl, Kid Cneeze, Shephead N. Edmond, Harry Fiddler, Leroy G. Gibbs, Charles Gilpia, Harry Griffen, Theapholus Harris, Kelly Howard, Jas. Hunt, Harry Payton, J. A. Shipp, Cris. Smith, Jas. Stevens, Henry Troy, Roscoe White.
The Follies of the Stroll -- Lafayette Theatre, New York, NY (1920)
Presented by the Lafayette Theatre
Cast:
Ida Brown, Jim Burris, E.C. Caldwell, Estelle Cash, Julian Costello, Lillian Goodner, Arthur Mason, C. Luekeyth Roberts, Lena Sanford, Charles Shelton, Dink Stewart, Alf F. Watts, Charles Williams, Charles Woody.
The Devil's Playground -- Dunbar Theater Philadelphia, PA (1920)
Cast:
Jim Burris, The Five Musical Avolos, Roy Harrah, Isabelle Jackson, Grace Johnson, Maude Jones, H.L. Pryor, Tolliver and Wilson, Chinese Walker, Walker and Johnson, Johnny Woods and Little Harry.
This and That -- Dunbar Theater Philadelphia, PA (1920)
Book and lyrics by Alex Rogers, music by C. Luckeyth Roberts
Cast:
Gladys Boyd, Ida Brown, Nora Brown, James Burris, E. C. Caldwell, Estelle Cash, Richard Courtney, Anna Crowder, Edythe Curry, Willa Dotson, Laymable Dover, Jessie Edmonson, Lottie Harris, Mattie Lewis, Arthur Mason, Leilia Mitchell, Jesse Paschall, Frank O'Cause, Ruby Richards, Lena S. Roberts, Walter Robinson, Alex Rogers, Wilsie Simmons, Elliotte Stevens, Dink Stewart, Lucille Stone, Irene Summers, Margaret Trimble, Gertrude Walker, Mazie Walters, Irene Waters, Al F. Watts, Lydie Webb, Theresa West, Terry Wiliams, Charles Woodey.
Baby Blues -- Lafayette Theatre, New York, NY (1919)
Book and lyrics by Alex Rogers, Music by C. Luckeyth Roberts
Cast:
Ida Brown, Jim Burris (Zid), Percy Colston, Alex Rogers, Lavinia Rogers, Lena Sanford Rogers, Dink Stewart, Charlie Woody.
The Two Orphans -- Lafeyette Theatre, New York, NY (1919)
Presented by the Lafayette Theatre
Cast:
Tom Brown, Jim Burris, Barrington Carter, Inez Clough, Evelyn Ellis, Irene Elmore, Charles Olden, Walter Robinson, Luke Scott, Walker Thompson.
Arizona -- Lafayette Theatre, New York, NY (1918)
Presented by the Lafayette Stock Co.
The Theatrical Agency -- Lincoln Theater, New York, New York (1918)
Presented by the Jim Burris Co.
Cast:
Helen Bumbray, Jim Burris, Robert Hill, Joe Hodges, Lola Launchmere, and Henry Thurman
The Divorce Question -- Avenue Theater, Chicago, IL (1918)
Presented by The Lafayette Players
Cast:
Theresa Bluford, Tom Brown, Jim Burris, Barrington Carter, Inez Clough, Evelyn Ellis, Chas Olden, Walter Robinson, Luke Scott, Walker Thompson
The Misleading Lady -- Lincoln Theatre, New York, NY (1916)
By Paul Dickey and Charles Goddard Presented by the Illustrative Amusement Co.
Cast:
Lillyn Brown, Marguerite H. Brown, James Burris (Boney, an escaped lunatic), Anthony Byrd, Billie DeMont, R. G. Doggett, Jeanette Jordan, Lionel Montague, Ardelle M. Taylor, Creighton Thompson, DeKoven Thompson, Hilda Offley Thompson, Edward Sterling Wright.
The Country Boy -- Lincoln Theatre, New York, NY (1916)
By Edgar Selwin Presented by the Illustrative Amusement Co
Cast:
Lillyn Brown, Mae Brown, Marguerite Hubbard Brown, James Burris (Joe Weinstein, a ticket speculator), A. D. Byrd, Billy DeMont, R. G. Doggett, Evelyn Ellis, Jeannette Jordan, Lionel Montague, Ardelle M. Taylor, C. Creighton Thompson, DeKoven Thompson, Hilda Offley Thompson, Edward Sterling Wright.
Darktown Follies -- Howard Theater, Washington DC (1916)
by Edgar Selwin
Cast:
Jim Burris, Anthony Byrd, Opal Cooper, Lackaye Grant, Hilda Offley, Evan Robinson, Marjorie Sipp, Dink Stewart, DeKkoven Thompson.
Tennessee's Pardner -- Lafayette Theatre, New York, NY (1916)
Written by A. Alston and Staged by A.C. Winn
Cast:
Laura Bowman, James Burris, Ruth Cherry, H. De Comathiere, Jack Down, Sidney Kirkpatrick, Chas. Moore, Arthur Rex, Margaret Scott, Ed Toliver.
A Blackville Corporation -- Lafayette Theatre, New York, NY (1915)
Revised and adapted by J. Leubrie Hill
Cast:
Emmett Anthony, Kate Barnett, James Burris (Rastus Brown), Anthony Byrd, Fred Cozzins, Willis Cross, Toots Davis, Mme. Fairfax, Sarah Byrd Green, Mattie Harris, Joe Hatch, J. Leubrie Hill, Will Mandeleff, Charlie Olden, Eddie Rector, Evon Robinson, Alex Rogers, Harry Stafford, Al Stewart, Dink Stewart, Hamilton White, Ethel Williams .
Dr Beans from Boston -- American Theatre, St Louis, MO (1912)
Produced by S. H. Dudley and The New Smart Set. Directed by S.H. Dudley and Thomas Grady; Lyrics by Henry S Creamer, music by Will H. Vodrey
Cast:
Hattie Burris, Jim Burris (Bill Simmons, a hustler), Frank DeLyons, S.H. Dudley, Roley Gibson, Jessie Harris, Daisy Marting, William Ramsey, Ella Revans, Arthur Talbot, Henry Troy, Robert Williams, bathing girls, babies, auto girls, matrons, boysSongs in the production
Read the review in The Freeman (Indianapolis)
His Honor: The Barber -- Majestic Theatre, New York, NY (1911)
Produced by Southern Enchantment Company. Directed by S.H. Dudley; Music by James Brymm; Book by Edwin Hanaford; Lyrics by Chris Smith and James Burris; Featuring songs by Chris Smith, Ford Dabney and Cecil Mack
Cast:
Ella Anderson, James Burris (Mose Lewis), S.H. Dudley, Will Everly, Will Grundy, Elizabeth Hart, James Lightfoot, George McClain, Alberta Ormes, Andrew Tribble, Aida Overton Walker, John Warren
The Black Politician -- Touring Show (1904-08)
Produced by The Smart Set Company. Book by S.H. Dudley and S.B. Cassion; Music and lyrics by James Reese Europe and Cecil Mack; Tom Logan, Stage Manager; Jim Reese Europe, Musical Director
Cast:
Irvin Allen, Jim Burris (Walter Tiese, manager of the Overland Burlesquers, a stranded troupe), Will Carrington, S.H. Dudley, Tom Logan, Alberta Ormes, Jennie Pearl, Will Ramsey, John Smith, Rosa Lee Tyler, Jockeys, Politicians, Society Ladies, Spanish Maids, and Racetrack Officials.
Sons of Ham -- Grand Opera House, Star Theatre, New York, NY (1900, 1901)
Produced by Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon. Staged by Jesse A. Shipp; Book by Jesse A. Shipp and Stephen B. Cassin; Music by Bert Williams and George Walker; Lyrics by Bert Williams and George Walker; Additional music by R.C. MacPherson, Esterman and James Brymm; Additional lyrics by Tom Lemonier, Esterman and James Brymm
Cast:
James Burris (James), Ed. Chappell, W.H. Chappelle, Arthur Coates, Richard Connors, Abbie Mitchell Cook, Anna E. Cook, Will Marion Cook, Maggie Davis, Fred Douglas, Sheppard H. Edmonds, Florence Ellsworth, Mamie Emerson, Clara Freeman, Pauline Freeman, Nellie Glenn, Pete Hampton, George Harris, Lavine Jones, Alice Mackey, James McDonald, Charles H. Moore, Will Murray, George W. Pickett, John C. Pittman, Maggie Rector, Mamie Rector, Arthur Reese, Ollie Reese, Jennie Scheper, Jesse A. Shipp, Fred W. Simpson, Frank Sutton, Aida Overton Walker, George Walker, Estelle Ware, Odessa Warren, G. W. Washington, Nellie Wells, Bert Williams, Lottie Williams, Marie Williams, Fannie Winfred, Henry Winfred
The Pullman Porters, Springfield, MA (1902)
Direction James D. Flynn; Clarence W. Logan, Manager; H. Edward Mack, Advance Representative; James Burris, Stagemanager; Nick Murphy, Property Man; Fannie Johnston, Wardrobe Mistress
Cast:
Joe Boswell, Joe Britton, Sadie Britton, Jack Brown, James Burris, Lulu Coates, Sherman Coates, Irma Davis, Mamie Emerson, Mattie Evans, Buttercup Evans, Tom Fletcher, Eva Fuller, James Grundy; Sue Grundy, Eva Harper, The Harpers, Marion Henry, Lucy Irvin, Stella Mitchell, Eva Moore, Mattie Phillips, Katie Post, Urma Richards,Tenle Russell, Matilda Seguine, Walter Smart, Lulu Thomas, Sadie Thompson, George Williams, Billy Yeager, Stella Yeager.
Lady Africa, Providence, RI (1901)
Written and staged by Al and Mamie Anderson
Cast:
James Burris, Arthur Coats, Cooper and Bailey, The Golden Gate Quartet, Clarence Powell, Smith and Bowman, Frank Sutton, Henry Winfred, Winfred and Davis.
At Jolly Coon-ey Island -- Touring Show (1898)
By Ernest Hogan; Music arranged by J.A. Raynes; Stage Director, Ernest Hogan; Musical Director, J.A. Raynes
Cast:
E.G. Belle, James Burris (Percy Nobrains, a masher), Anthony D Byrd, Carrie Carter, Will Frazier, Gus Hall, Ernest Hogan, Helen King, Alice Mackey, Carrie Meredith, Laura Meredith, Pearl Meredith, Charles L. Moore, Mattie Phillips, Will H. Pierce, Walter Richardson, Soune Suretobite, Eugenia Wadsworth, Jessie Williams, H.S. Wooten, Fakirs, Three Card and Thimble Riggers, and Members of the Coney Island Museums.