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19 Nov 2023

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

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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).…

02 Oct 2016

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REVIEWS: Red Velvet at STNJ

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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…

25 Aug 2016

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THEATER: Red Velvet at STNJ

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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.…

05 Aug 2016

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THEATER: “Johnny On A Spot” at ACT

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David will be featured in ACT's latest entry in the Endangered Species Theater Project, "Johnny On A Spot". The staged reading will take place one night only, on Monday August 8 at 7PM. For more information and tickets, visit the ACT website.

06 Dec 2015

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THEATER: “Shining City” at Island Stage Left

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David made his return to the unique Puget Sound institution, Island Stage Left, for their production of "Shining City" by Connor Macpherson. The thought-provoking production was a great success, with full houses throughout the run leading to added performances. David played former-priest-turned-therapist Ian. Performances ran November 13 - December 6, 2015. To view photos from the production, click here.