Meet Your Host, Instructor & Performer: James Rhoades Alarcon

Whether you are looking to light up the room with high-energy karaoke, book top-tier live entertainment, or cultivate your own musical potential through expert instruction, James Rhoades Alarcon brings a lifetime of world-class artistry, rigorous technical mastery, and magnetic stage presence.

As a multifaceted actor, singer-songwriter, producer, director, and seasoned entertainer based in Central Ohio, James’s career is defined by boundary-pushing talent and an unwavering, lifelong dedication to his craft.

Professional Hosting, DJ & Entertainment Services

• A Decade of Professional Execution: Hosting and energizing crowds since 2016, starting in Fort Wayne, Indiana, James operates his independent entertainment business, Cross Rhoades Music Co. He brings professional-grade audio engineering, flawless crowd engagement, and seamless event flow to every stage, venue, and private gathering.

• Dynamic Stage Command: Backed by decades of performance experience ranging from intimate live venues to massive theatrical productions, James expertly reads rooms and commands crowds. He utilizes industry-standard equipment, to ensure pristine sound and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Piano & Voice Instruction

• Lifelong Musical Roots: James’s foundation is built on deep, immersive dedication, playing piano since the age of 3 and taking voice lessons since age 7, advancing to specialized opera and classical training by age 14.

• Elite Academic Pedagogy: James holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Arts Administration from Ohio Northern University (Class of May 2019). His degree is complemented by dual minors in Vocal Performance and Piano Performance.

• Comprehensive Versatility: James's curriculum is tailored to build absolute technical proficiency. Instruction covers a broad spectrum of disciplines- including advanced classical, jazz, contemporary, chording, sight-reading, and music theory—designed to help every student lock in their unique artistic voice.

Global Accolades & Prestigious Stages

James’s musical journey has earned him international recognition, placing him on some of the world's most distinguished stages:

• International Gold Medalist: Secured gold medals in the jazz and pop categories across global competitions in Riga, Latvia, Beijing, China, and Sacile, Italy, at the world choir games.

• Iconic Venues: Performed multiple times at Carnegie Hall, with additional elite performances at The White House, The Vatican, and for the Indianapolis Colts.

• Choir Leadership: Toured internationally as the head soloist for the renowned Voice of Unity choir.

Formal Education & Technical Training

• Degree: B.F.A. in Musical Theatre & Arts Administration — Ohio Northern University (Graduated May 2019) Minors - Piano and Vocal Performance

• Acting Training:

  • Stanislavsky, Chekhov, Meisner, Rodenburg — Brian P. Sage, Ohio Northern University

  • Viewpoints, Laban, Alexander — Courtney Kattengell, Ohio Northern University

• Vocal Training:

  • Musical Theatre & Pop, Contemporary (8 years) — Becky Barrett-Jones, The Music in Me Studio

  • Musical Theatre, Jazz, (4 years) — Summer Aebker, Ohio Northern University

  • Vocal Masterclass — Phil Reno, Ohio Northern University

  • Opera (7 years) — Jake Wilder, Private Lessons

  • Gospel, Soul, Choral (7 years) - Marshall White, Private Lessons

• Dance Training:

  • Tap & Jazz (Intermediate) — Brenda Hoyt-Brackman, Ohio Northern University

  • Musical Theatre Style (Intermediate) — Courtney Kattengell, Ohio Northern University

  • Modern (Beginner) — Amanda Sroka, Ohio Northern University

  • Ballet (Beginner) — Liz Cozad, Ohio Northern University

  • Hip-hop (Beginner) - Sarah Hope Wells, Bachwell Studio

Ensemble Direction & Additional Technical Skills

• A Cappella Direction & Competition:

  • Lyra (Pop A Cappella Group): Peer-Directed, Dayton, OH — Won 3rd at Open Semifinal in 2017

• Technical Theatre & Administration: Directing & Music Directing (6 years), Stage Management (2 years), Costuming & Alterations (4 years), Box Office & General Office Administration (5 years).

• Instrumental Proficiency: Piano (Advanced Classical, Sight-reading, Chording), Guitar (Intermediate).

Complete Theatrical Repertoire

A powerhouse performer, James’s theatrical credits span classic drama, Shakespearean works, and high-energy musical theatre across prestigious regional and university stages.

Production Role Director / Theatre Company

Romeo & Juliet Romeo Brian P. Sage, Ohio Northern University

The Shark is Broken. Robert Shaw Bill Simmons, Tipping Point Theatre

The Squirrels Sciuridae Julia Glander, Tipping Point Theatre

On the Market James and Others Tony Caselli, Williamston Theatre

Guide to Love and Murder D’ysquith Charles Burr, Tibbits Opera House

Off the 401 John Lionel Walsh, Mount Union University

Angels in America Roy Cohn Kappy Kilburn, Ohio Northern University

8 Short Plays Various Jane Drake Brody, The Acorn Theatre

American Wee Pie Zed James Kuhl, Tipping Point Theatre

The Producers Max Bialystock Kevin Halpin, Tibbits Opera House

Lend Me a Tenor Tito Morelli Tobin Hissong, Encore Musical Theatre

Photograph 51 Maurice Wilkins David Magidson, Jewish Ensemble Theatre

Deathtrap Porter Milgrim John Neville-Andrews, Tipping Point Theatre

Mystery of Irma Vep Edgar James Kuhl, Tipping Point Theatre

Guys on Ice Lloyd Joey Albright, Tipping Point Theatre

The Cocktail Hour John James Kuhl, Tipping Point Theatre

Importance of Being Earnest Lane Julia Glander, Tipping Point Theatre

Richard III Buckingham Julia Glander, Performance Network

Run For Your Wife Stanley Gardner Charles Burr, Tibbits Opera House

The Beaux’ Stratagem Boniface Tony Schmitt, Hilberry Theatre

All My Sons Joe Keller David Magidson, Hilberry Theatre

Hamlet Claudius Blair Anderson, Hilberry Theatre

As You Like It Touchstone Dean Gabourie, Hilberry Theatre

The Seagull Dr. Dorn James Thomas, Hilberry Theatre

Midsummer Night's Dream Bottom Matt Reeder, Metropolis Perf. Arts Center

Pinocchio Stromboli Michael Hendricks, Marriott Lincolnshire

Cinderella Sir Reginald Michael Hendricks, Marriott Lincolnshire

Number the Stars Uncle Henrik Diana Basmajian, Apple Tree Theatre

Love! Valour! Compassion!Buzz Hauser. Crystal Templeton, Whole Art Theatre

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Charlie Brown Mark Liermann, Tibbits Opera House

Charlotte's Web Wilbur Adam Ferguson, Missoula Children’s Theatre

Something Rotten! Nigel Bottom Angie Thacker, TheatreLab Dayton

Young Frankenstein Igor James Gray, Ohio Northern University

Beauty and the Beast Lefou Van Wert Regional Theatre

Grease! Kenickie Van Wert Regional Theatre

Footloose! Willard Van Wert Regional Theatre

Oz! The Cowardly Lion Van Wert Regional Theatre

Hairspray! Seaweed Van Wert Regional Theatre

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