23 Oct 2014
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Star-Ledger Review of “Henry VIII”

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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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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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24 Sep 2014
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THEATER: David as King Henry VIII in New Jersey

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David is honored to announce his return after many years to the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey in October 2014. He will be portraying the infamous King Henry VIII in Shakespeare's Henry VIII. Rehearsals have begun, and tickets are onsale at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey website. Previews begin October 15. Performances run October 18 - November 9. David's past appearances at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey include Around the World in 80 Days, Hamlet, and Compleat Works of Willm Shkspr [Abridged], among others. From the company's website: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (formerly called "New Jersey…
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28 Feb 2001
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The Play’s the Thing: NYT Feature with David and the STNJ ShakespeareLIVE! staff

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David was recently featured in a New York Times article about the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey ShakespeareLIVE! production of Hamlet with which he is is touring as title character Hamlet. The specially abridged production with a cast of 8 tours middle and high schools, providing study guides and talkback opportunities - and there are also public opportunities to catch this production on March 6. "On Tuesday, the ''Hamlet'' troupe travels to Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston. In preparation, Shaindy Zudick, the school's director of student activities, attended a showcase performance for teachers and came away impressed. ''The most…
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