David Cale
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David Cale
OBIE award-winning actor, playwright & songwriter
David Cale’s solo shows include A Likely Story (The New Group), Lillian (Playwrights Horizons, OBIE Award), Deep in a Dream of You (The Public Theater, Bessie Award) and The Redthroats (Second Stage, P.S. 122, Bessie). He wrote the book, lyrics, co-composed the music for, and appeared as Floyd in the musical Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky (Playwrights Horizons, Outer Critics Circle Nomination). He performed on Broadway in The Threepenny Opera (Roundabout) and off-Broadway in The Total Bent(The Public). His film credits include Winter in the Blood, Two Lovers, The Slaughter Rule and Pollock. Most recently, Cale wrote the songs for 600 Highwaymen’s Employee of the Year.