JAMES ORTIZ is a NYC based actor, director, writer, puppet designer, and co-artistic director of Strangemen & Co. Most recently, James was the recipient of the 2016 OBIE Award for Puppet Design for his critically acclaimed Off-Broadway show, The Woodsman. Directorial/Design credits (puppet or otherwise) include: The Tempest (Shakespeare Theatre of DC) King Lear (TFANA, The Public) Mercury Fur (The New Group) Miss Lilly Gets Boned (Studio42) SeaWife (Naked Angels) Free Delivery (Strangemen), The Little Mermaid (Glass Bandits) and The Woodsman (Ars Nova, 59e59). www.strangemencompany.com