David has a lifetime of musical theatre productions to his credit. At the age of 19 he acted and sang in musicals as well as directing his first major musical, OLIVER at the young age of 21, in New Zealand on the professional J C Williamson revolving set. This was to be his introduction to the wonderful world of directing and over the years he has directed more than 55 of New Zealand’s and Australia’s most successful musical productions.
David expects only the best from his cast, and the cast must perform to the high standards he sets. He likes to build a cast who are supercharged and warm hearted, and they must have the magic and mastery which musical theatre demands. He strives for perfection and the most artistic and professional product possible. He achieves this through communicating, team work and positive praise. And of course heaps of rehearsal time.
Other productions to date include JOSEPH (5 productions), ANNIE (3 productions), FIDDLER on the ROOF (5 productions), OLIVER (6 productions), MISS SAIGON (2 productions), LES MISERABLES, EVITA (2 productions), NUNSENSE (4 productions), SOUND of MUSIC, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (3 productions) GODSPELL, MY FAIR LADY, SOUTH PACIFIC, MUSIC MAN, ME & MY GIRL, to name a few. As well as this, he writes and directs theatre restaurant revues and is a co-founder of the very successful Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Company tutoring and mentoring young people in theatre craft, acting skills and techniques. In New Zealand he also directed many children’s theatre pantomimes and stage productions and was rewarded with Life Membership of this group.
His other skills include Stage Management, Set Design, Theatre Sales and Marketing, Wardrobe Design and the production of promotional materials for shows.
David was delighted when Coolum Theatre Players invited him to direct NUNSENSE and is enjoying his association with them. Also praising the talents of Rory Quinn as Choreographer. And of course his amazing cast and crew.