David Foubert returning to STNJ as Nick Bottom in “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” December 2023

David Foubert returning to STNJ as Nick Bottom in “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” December 2023

David is honored to be returning to his home theater, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, to play the iconic comedic role of Nick Bottom the weaver in STNJ's "re-seasoned" production of "A Midwinter Night's Dream" this winter. David was most recently seen at STNJ in Red Velvet in 2018 and in the title role in Henry VIII in 2016's celebrated production. This production marks David's tenth season with STNJ, and this production marks the last production under STNJ's iconic departing Artistic Director Bonnie J Monte, who has collaborated on this production with director Brian B. Crowe (the incoming Artistic Director).…
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New market, new opportunities: Available in Los Angeles

After a brief hiatus from acting to complete paying off student loans from grad school, veteran actor David Foubert is now based in the city of Los Angeles and available for immediate auditions and agent inquiries in theater, film, and voice-over. David Foubert is an accomplished classically-trained actor and union member (Equity and SAG-AFTRA) whose credits include touring with The Acting Company (based in New York City); significant experience with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, and The National Shakespeare Company; and world premiere plays in New York, New Jersey and Seattle. David holds a Master of Fine…
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World of Chaldea, Episode 4

See David Foubert's series debut in Episode 4 of Peter Adkinson's fantasy epic World of Chaldea: "Headline: Kordaava!" David plays newspaper owner Otvard Stigvard.In Episode 4, David is voice talent and art model for Otvard, but performs in live action in future episodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yfrj6VxYlY
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REVIEWS: Red Velvet at STNJ

REVIEWS: Red Velvet at STNJ

David recently closed his successful and critically applauded run of "Red Velvet" at Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey in September 2016. Here's what local critics had to say about the regional premiere of this immediately relevant and important piece: Patrick Maley, NJ.com (Sept 15, 2016) 'Red Velvet' at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a gripping history lesson But the proceedings get considerably more interesting in the play's latter half, particularly because we come to understand Aldridge as a complex, nuanced person. One long debate between Laporte and Aldridge results in a blockbuster scene. The director is pulled between his…
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THEATER: Red Velvet at STNJ

David is delighted to be returning to the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to portray Pierre LaPorte in their production of Red Velvet. This marks the New Jersey premiere of award-winning British playwright, Lolita Chakrabarti’s true-life story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor and the first black man to appear as Othello on the London stage. This compelling tale of a pioneer artist from the 1800’s is fascinating, heartbreaking, and immensely relevant for our day and age. Red Velvet will run from September 7 - September 25, 2016. For more information on the production, visit the STNJ production website.…
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