Acclaimed as “an enthralling writer-monologist” by The New York Times, David Cale’s solo shows include the OBIE Award winning Lillian, The History of Kisses, Palomino, A Likely Story, Deep in a Dream of You (Bessie Award), Smooch Music and The Redthroats (Bessie Award).  His work has been presented throughout the U.S. including at The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Second Stage, NYTW, The New Group, M.o.M.A., The Kitchen and P.S. 122, NYC, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, CTG’s Kirk Douglas Theatre, L.A. and The Goodman Theatre, Chicago.  His monologues have been featured on Public Radio’s This American Life and NPR’s The Next Big Thing, for which he was a regular contributor.  Cale wrote the book, lyrics, co-composed the music for, and starred in the musical Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky (Playwrights Horizons, Goodman, Outer Critics Circle Nomination).  He composed the songs for 600 Highwaymen’s Employee of the Year (2016 Under the Radar Festival, Public Theater, Crossing the Line Festival, Bessie Nomination) and has written lyrics for songs sung by artists including Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry and John Kelly.  He has appeared in films including The Slaughter Rule and Pollock, on TV in The Good Wife and in plays on Broadway and off, most recently in The Total Bent at The Public Theater.