James Spencer, originally of Detroit, lives with his family in Lausanne, Switzerland. Currently, teaches public speaking HEC Université de Lausanne, Exec MBA program. His first curated poem, “Character“, appears on La Piccioletta Barca; also at LPB, a hybrid essay on the place of emotion / emoting in acting and history. Previously: USA regional actor, MFA American Rep Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre School. If we must: lapsing Afro-American Out-of-Practice Jew not BIPOC - no more boxes, please.