David Mancini

Dave Mancini holds a BFA from Chapman University, an MFA in Theatre with a Directing emphasis from the University of South Dakota, and a PhD in Theatre, Dance, and Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara. As a student, he received multiple awards for meritorious achievement in directing from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

He has worked with the Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Third Rail Projects, Pasadena Playhouse, and Center Theatre Group in multiple facets. Production credits include “The Sunshine Boys” with Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsh, “Art” with Roger Bart and Bradley Whitford, and “One Night With Janis Joplin” with Mary Bridget Davies, which toured nationally and then made its Broadway debut, garnering Ms. Davies a Tony Nomination. 

Dave has a background in play development, working on new plays and musicals for the Pasadena Playhouse, TE San Pedro Repertory, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Third Rail Projects, and Theatre @ Boston Court. He is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society as well as Actors’ Equity.