James Saba joined San Diego Junior Theatre as Executive Director in September of 2013. A native San Diegan, he is also a proud alumnus of the program. James spent 20 seasons at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT), where he was Artistic Director of HSRT’s Children’s Stage. As a freelance director, he has worked at Webster University, Diversionary Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, and was assistant to the late Craig Noel on four productions at the Old Globe Theatre. James has a long history as a professional actor in regional theatre (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, San Jose Repertory Theatre and Cleveland Playhouse) and on many local stages. Most recently, he has been seen in Travels with My Aunt (North Coast Rep) The Coward Rep and Spamalot (Cygnet Theatre) and His Girl Friday (La Jolla Playhouse). James is the current Vice President of the San Diego Performing Arts League.