Selected Career Highlights
Founder and longtime artistic leader of Bailiwick Repertory
Former Executive Director of Pride Films and Plays
Inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame
Joseph Jefferson Award-winning director and writer
Directed and produced work in Chicago, London, Dublin, Seoul, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and beyond
Awards & Recognition
David’s work has received Joseph Jefferson Awards for directing, writing, and production, along with recognition for his impact on Chicago theater and LGBTQ+ arts.
David has received Joseph Jefferson Awards for directing, writing, and production, and has been inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.
Selected Credits
ANIMAL FARM — American premiere
JERRY SPRINGER—THE OPERA American Premiere
THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER — professional premiere
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME — world premiere
THE BOY FROM OZ — Chicago premiere
PARADE — Chicago premiere
PRISCILLA - Chicago premiere
POPE JOAN — world premiere
THE BOOK OF MERMAN — world premiere
UNDER A RAINBOW FLAG — world premiere
DR. SEX — world premiere
YANK! — Chicago premiere
MR. PARKER — Chicago premiere
National & International Work
David’s directing, producing, and film festival work has reached audiences in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Seoul, Boston, and beyond. Projects include MARLOWE and POSEIDON! AN UPSIDE-DOWN MUSICAL in New York; AT THE FLASH in Chicago, Dublin, and Los Angeles; THE IRISH CURSE in London; HIS GREATNESS in Dublin; and DOLLHOUSE, FANTA STICK, and THE COOK in Seoul.