07 Nov 2014
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Interview with David in “Times of Trenton”

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As we head into closing weekend for the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ's successful and well-received run of "Henry VIII", starring David in the title role, the Times of Trenton took a moment to interview David and his co-star Jessica Wortham (Queen Katherine) about the experience. David Foubert as Henry gets far more stage time than Wortham, but he quickly points out that the man he plays isn’t the bearded, rotund, bejeweled monarch of the famous Henry VIII portraits. "Henry was a vital, active, straightforward, outgoing young man who enjoyed hunting and jousting with his many friends. He’s smart enough to…
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06 Nov 2014
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Broadway World Review: “Henry VIII at STNJ is Outstanding Theatre”

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BroadwayWorld.com loved the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's production of Shakespeare's Henry VIII: "The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues their triumphant season with one of the Shakespeare's rarely produced masterpieces, Henry VIII now onstage through November 9th. Tell a friend to tell a friend.... The staging and pacing of this epic play is absolutely flawless." With regard to David's performance in the title role, BWW was equally glowing: "The cast is ideally suited to their roles. David Foubert masters his role as a very robust, yet charming Henry. While Foubert succeeds at portraying this commanding character, he brings…
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06 Nov 2014
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New York Times Review: “Pageantry and Sizzling Romance in ‘Henry VIII’”

New York Times Review: “Pageantry and Sizzling Romance in ‘Henry VIII’”

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David's current work at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (as King Henry VIII) received a great mention from Michael Sommers in the New York Times (October 24 print edition): ..."The actors portray their characters with conviction and vigor. An always confident, at times surly Henry, David Foubert plays the king as a handsome though mercurial devil who passionately believes in whatever he is thinking at the moment." Click here to read the full review. 'Henry VIII' closes November 9, 2014.
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21 Oct 2014
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Interview with David on BroadwayWorld.com

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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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09 Oct 2014
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Interview with David in the “Daily Record”

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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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