David Wolber Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi

THE MICHIGAN PREMIERE OF APPLE SEASON by E. M. LewisJan. 31 through Feb. 23, 2020 When her father dies, Lissie returns to her family's apple orchard after escaping from there with her brother Roger many years before. But a chance encounter with an old flame conjures haunting family secrets she thought she'd left behind. As Lissie tumbles down a rabbit hole of memory and grief, she must choose whether to preserve her tangled past--or burn it to the ground. Directed by David… Show more THE MICHIGAN PREMIERE OF APPLE SEASON by E. M. LewisJan. 31 through Feb. 23, 2020 When her father dies, Lissie returns to her family's apple orchard after escaping from there with her brother Roger many years before. But a chance encounter with an old flame conjures haunting family secrets she thought she'd left behind. As Lissie tumbles down a rabbit hole of memory and grief, she must choose whether to preserve her tangled past--or burn it to the ground. Directed by David Wolber, featuring Alysia Kolascz (Bright Half Life), Matthew Swift, and Jeremy Kucharek (Admissions). The production and design team includes Monica Spencer (scenic design), Daniel C. Walker (lighting design), Angeline Fox Maniglia (costume design), Carla Milarch (sound design), and Briana O’Neal (stage manager/props). Show less

Ann Arbor, Mi

ADMISSIONS by Joshua HarmonMichigan PremiereBill and Sherri are white, progressive and proud. Respectively the headmaster and dean of admissions of a New Hampshire boarding school, they’ve dedicated their 15-year tenure to diversifying the school’s mostly white population. But when their high-achieving son’s Ivy League dreams are crushed, the family’s reaction betrays a schism between their public values and their private aspirations. An incisively funny look at privilege, power, and… Show more ADMISSIONS by Joshua HarmonMichigan PremiereBill and Sherri are white, progressive and proud. Respectively the headmaster and dean of admissions of a New Hampshire boarding school, they’ve dedicated their 15-year tenure to diversifying the school’s mostly white population. But when their high-achieving son’s Ivy League dreams are crushed, the family’s reaction betrays a schism between their public values and their private aspirations. An incisively funny look at privilege, power, and the perils of whiteness.Directed by David Wolber. Featuring Joe Bailey (The Legend of Georgia McBride), Sarah Burcon (Mrs Fifty Bakes a Pie), Diane Hill (The How and the Why, The Stone Witch, The Totalitarians, and The Revolutionists), Jeremy Kucharek, and Cynthia Szczesny.September 20 - October 13, 2019 (Single tickets: $22) Show less

Ann Arbor, Mi

STARGAZERS by Reina HardyJuly 11 - August 4, 2019Tickets: http://bit.ly/TN18Star"Three talented actors under the direction of David Wolber bring credibility to their characters and find the humor and a bit of poetry in Hardy’s cosmic drama. Wolber keeps it simple, which makes it easier to follow the broad outlines of Hardy’s ideas. Theatre Nova does a great job of bringing new plays to audiences and Hardy’s play concludes a season of thought-provoking theater. The point here, as… Show more STARGAZERS by Reina HardyJuly 11 - August 4, 2019Tickets: http://bit.ly/TN18Star"Three talented actors under the direction of David Wolber bring credibility to their characters and find the humor and a bit of poetry in Hardy’s cosmic drama. Wolber keeps it simple, which makes it easier to follow the broad outlines of Hardy’s ideas. Theatre Nova does a great job of bringing new plays to audiences and Hardy’s play concludes a season of thought-provoking theater. The point here, as in the other plays this season, is to present theater that is fresh, different, and worth debating about." - PULP: Arts Around Ann Arbor review Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Rochester, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Mi

THE HOW AND THE WHY by Sarah Treem at Theatre NOVA! Tickets: http://bit.ly/TN18How“A smart, densely textured work about men and women, love and conflict, genes and destiny.”– The New York Times. A biological mother and daughter meet for the first time. Both brilliant evolutionary biologists: one established, one up-and-coming, they share a bold, contrarian approach to their male-dominated field.When the daughter challenges her mother with a radical new theory—one… Show more THE HOW AND THE WHY by Sarah Treem at Theatre NOVA! Tickets: http://bit.ly/TN18How“A smart, densely textured work about men and women, love and conflict, genes and destiny.”– The New York Times. A biological mother and daughter meet for the first time. Both brilliant evolutionary biologists: one established, one up-and-coming, they share a bold, contrarian approach to their male-dominated field.When the daughter challenges her mother with a radical new theory—one that could change society’s basic understanding of female sexuality— a battle of their prodigious intellects unfolds.This keenly perceptive play explores the difficult choices of modern American women and generational divides in feminism.“The How and The Why” features Diane Hill, and Sayre Fox and is directed by David Wolber. The production team includes Forrest Hejkal (scenic design), Diane Hill (costume design), @Daniel Daniel C. Walker (Lighting Design), Carla Milarch (sound design), and Alona Shewach (stage manager).February 1 - 24Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ 8 p.m.Sun. @ 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 (Pay-What-You-Can available for all performances) Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Ann Arbor, Mi

Four beautiful, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, activist Marianne Angelle and former queen Marie Antoinette hang out, plot murder and try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris. This political fantasia by the author of I and You considers how far we should go to keep society from sliding off of the rails. Directed by David… Show more Four beautiful, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, activist Marianne Angelle and former queen Marie Antoinette hang out, plot murder and try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris. This political fantasia by the author of I and You considers how far we should go to keep society from sliding off of the rails. Directed by David Wolber. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

122 S Putnam St, Williamston, Mi 48895

Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 brings us the story of Winston Smith (played by David Wolber), a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania. Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “help” of four Party Members, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen inquisitor, and the audience – which acts as a silent witness to his torture. A ferocious and provocative adaptation… Show more Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 brings us the story of Winston Smith (played by David Wolber), a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania. Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. With the brutal “help” of four Party Members, Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen inquisitor, and the audience – which acts as a silent witness to his torture. A ferocious and provocative adaptation of one of the most prescient works of literature of the last century, 1984 asks: “What does it mean to be an individual?” ”What does it mean to be human?” Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Director of "2.5 Minute Ride" by Lisa Kron

207 Wilson Blvd, Rochester Hills, Mi 48309

Playing multiple roles, including Sir Henry Baskerville, Inspector Lestrade, and 5 others.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Director of the Michigan premiere of DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl

Directed the world premiere of KATHERINE by Kim Carney

Directed the regional premiere of THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN by Eric Coble

Greater Detroit Area

Directed the regional premiere of A KID LIKE JAKE by Daniel Pearle

Ann Arbor, Mi

Directed the regional premiere of I AND YOU by Lauren Gunderson

Northville, Mi

Actor playing Don Browning in LEAVING IOWA by Tim Clue and Spike Manton, directed by Beth Torrey.

120 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, Mi 48104

Directed the regional premiere of OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz

Directed the world premiere of DEAD MAN'S SHOES by Joseph Zettelmaier

Level 3

Introductory Sommelier Certification

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