David Sommer
Actor
Hello!
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Welcome to my portfolio! Here, you'll
find a collection of my work as an actor, including photos, headshots, and reels. It's a great place for you to explore my journey in the performing arts industry. Having
Having just reached my first year post-grad
from the University of Illinois Urbana -Champaign with a BFA in Acting; this is the first time in my whole life witho being dictated by an education system constantly. Bear with me as I traverse this new exciting and scary landscape that is post grad life!
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Current Projects
Recent:
I spent my first summer & winter seasons post grad working at the Theater at Monmouth! Performing as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing in the summer and in the winter I took on the Joe Sears Track in A Tuna Christmas. Currently I am working in the Chicago area and auditioning like a mad man!
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Upcoming:
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Come see me as Jonah in Bad Jews at the Sarasota Jewish Theater from April 30- May 11 !!!​
I have recently finished filming on two short films here in the Chicago area as well. Look out for me as Duncan in Winter's Evil. And as X in Panic on the Pelvic Floor. These are two incredibly different characters and people and it was an honor for the chance to work with these wonderful actors and crews. When more info is shared on releases, you will know too!!
About Me
Born in Ohio. Raised in Illinois. I was born into a family of story tellers. Without knowing my family's history with theater and storytelling, I started theaster at a fairly young age without a single peep from my parents... to their delight never stopped trying to be in my school shows. Unbeknownst to me, my grandfather and great aunt had studied theater in college and I had decided of my own free will to go out and audition for these productions. They never said a word till I had already made theater my whole life and I couldn't back out at that point... but I'm not complaining. I have come so far with so many goals and aspirations. My current focuses lie in acting, directing, writing, stage combat and intimacy coordination.
As an artist it is my goal to create art and change the world. As a story teller I want to tell stories that make you question your choices and spark change. As a creator I want to create a world with open hearts and minds. As a human being it is my goal to help others feel loved and to love themselves. I studied theater and acting at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign and began my professional career this past summer at the Theater at Monmouth as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing and on the Joe Sear's track that winter in A Tuna Christmas.
Lets work together and make something awesome!
Contact
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