Star-Ledger Review of “Henry VIII”

The Star-Ledger has weighed in on David's performance in Henry VIII at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and found it "commanding"... Ronnie Reich, The Star-Ledger (October 23, 2014) David Foubert gives a commanding, layered performance in the title role. His Henry first appears loud and brash, as though he might be more at home in a tavern than at the court. He is volatile, and quick to anger, yet at key moments he is also mesmerizingly still and stately. When he claims he is tormented by conscience about his marriage to Queen Katherine - his late brother's wife - his…
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Early Reviews for David in “Henry VIII”

Last week marked the opening weekend for the rarely-produced "Henry VIII" at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (directed by Paul Mullins), where David Foubert plays the title role of the infamous King Henry VIII. Some of the early buzz: Simon Saltzmann, CurtainUp New Jersey (October 20, 2014) "I am obliged to add: If the current Shakespeare Theatre production of Henry VIII doesn't end up on your must see list then you are likely going to miss one of the highlights of the New Jersey theatre season. ...The costumes may be [an] eye-filling treat, but I suspect you will be keeping…
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Interview with David on BroadwayWorld.com

BroadwayWorld.com took a moment to interview David in the days leading up to his turn as King Henry VIII at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey! Foubert spoke about returning this season to STNJ. "It is a great joy to be back. STNJ is my first home for theater and my second home for life. I received my equity card here and acted with Paul Mullins on The Three Sisters. I am so pleased to be able to work with him as a director. Paul spent the first week of rehearsal team building with the cast and creating a common language…
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Interview with David in the “Daily Record”

The press leading up to David's turn as the titular Henry VIII in Shakespeare's Henry VIII at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has begun! Here's an interview with David at the Daily Record about David's take on the character and preparations for the show: Instead, the conflict in Shakespeare’s play arises from Henry’s love for Katherine, who is frustrated by the fact that she is not able to give him a male heir. At the same time, Henry is drawn to Anne. “That conflict is something that we don’t see from Henry in ‘A Man for All Seasons,’ ”…
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