"There's magic in Donlon's vision."

- The Los Angeles Times

"James Donlon is a brilliant and sensitive performer who has spent four decades calling upon the great traditions of physical theatre and at the same time, through the great powers of his imagination, stretched the boundaries of mime, clowning, dance, and vaudeville. His work is always athletic, always grounded in the real experiences of human beings, always creative and insightful and always entertaining."

- Charlie Oates, Chairman, Dept. of Theatre and Dance,
University of California, San Diego

"James Donlon is a consummate artist, whose work inspires a source of wonder, joy, and inspiration. He is without question a master of his craft. His creative genius propels physical theatre to new heights of discovery. James' work possesses a gentle wistful quality reminiscent of the great classic clowns."

- Robert Francesconi, Assistant Dean, School of Drama,
North Carolina School of the Arts

"James Donlon's performance is a fantastic example of creative, image-driven theatre. His work is poetic, wildly funny, and deeply engaging. The clown pieces are some of the most expertly performed pieces of theatre that I have ever seen. James truly has a gift with the kind of participatory theatre he creates, and the way he connects with audiences is revelatory of what is lost in most theatre experiences."

- John Blondell, Artist Director, Lit Moon World Theater Festival

"James Donlon's masterworks are full of hope and heart. They are not to be missed."

- Oscar winner Kathy Bates

"The overall impact of this craftsmanship and unique teaching style continue to influence my work in nearly every acting job I do."

- film and television star Benjamin Bratt 

"His technique is impeccable, Donlon is like a one-man Cirque du Soleil".

- Robert Shields of CBS' The Shields & Yarnell Show