David L. Townsend

Boardwalk Empire and More!

Bwalk Empire

I am happy to announce that I will be making my HBO debut on an episode of Boardwalk Empire next season! Due to confidentiality agreements I cannot divulge more than that, but I am thrilled to join the cast of this incredible show!

WNYC Also, I will be recording another radio play for WNYC! My previous experience with the “T” is for Tom series, readings all of Tom Stoppard’s radio plays, was a play called Where Are They Now?. It is currently available on the WNYC website here.

The next play that I will be reading is called In The Native State, and it will be read before a live audience and then broadcast at a later date. I will be sure to post the link to the program, when it is available.

Shakespeare’s Slave Gets High Marks

Shakespeare's Slave

“The high-caliber cast, led by an absolutely superb David L. Townsend as Shakespeare…” Backstage

“Will, played with maximal impishness by David L. Townsend…” New York Times

“David L. Townsend’s performance as the Bard himself, heroically carrying this lengthy tale with tremendous passion and vigor.“ NYtheatre.com

“David L. Townsend at the center of it all delivering a nimble, witty, and immensely enjoyable performance as the beleaguered Bard.” Anonymous audience member, Theatremania

SEE THE PLAY

Theatre Row: Harold Clurman Theater
9th Avenue and 42nd Street (A,C,E, 1,2,3, N, Q, R)
** Buy tickets here **
Official show website

The remaining dates are:

Tue 7 Jun at 7pm
Thu 9 Jun at 8pm
Sat 11 Jun at 8pm
Sun 12 Jun at 2pm

Wed 15 Jun at 8pm
Fri 17 Jun at 8pm
Sat 18 Jun at 2pm

* Use your Equity card and get in for free- as this is an AEA showcase!

From The Head to Play Philly Ind. Film Fest

PIFF It was recently announced that FROM THE HEAD, the independent feature I shot last June, with the inestimable George Griffiths will make it’s East Coast premiere at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, June 22-26th, 2011. I’m so happy for George and his team, congrats, and I hope to see you there!

Official Festival Site

Official Festival Blog

Shakespeare’s Slave Opening Soon

Steven Fechter is a funny guy. Some of you may or may not know this, as perhaps you are more familiar with his other works, The Woodsman, The Commission, and my previous experience with him, The Golden Aurora. But, it’s true and the proof is Shakespeare’s Slave.

Resonance Ensemble commissioned a companion piece to their upcoming innovative production of H4, a modern re-telling of Henry IV parts 1 and 2. Steven rose to the challenge of matching Will, and Shakespeare’s Slave is the fruit of that labor. Slave is a dark comedic look at Elizabethan England and a successful, self-deprecating writer who has lost his muse…and all of his money. How will he overcome this hump, and go on to write his best plays?

I am proud to tread the boards with this wonderful ensemble and hope to see you there as I take on the role of the Great Bard himself, William Shakespeare.

Tickets & Info Here

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Margaret : A Tyger’s Heart

I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible ensemble! Please come check out what we’ve been able to slap together in 10 DAYS! Insane! It is a testament to everyone involved, especially the incredible Kate Forbes and Jason Butler Harner.

Tickets & More Info Here

Margaret