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Dave Quay
American
Theatre
Dave Quay is an American actor, filmmaker, and writer whose versatile work spans classical theatre, contemporary performance, and documentary film, anchored by a distinctive comedic sensibility rooted in physical theatre and silent cinema.
6 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Trajectory
Beginning his professional journey as a clown with Big Apple Circus, Dave Quay synthesized physical comedy and silent film aesthetics into a distinctive theatrical voice that has flourished across America's most prestigious regional stages. From his early work in New York fringe theatre to major roles with the Public Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has demonstrated exceptional range in classical and contemporary repertoire. His expansion into documentary film and voice work, coupled with institutional recognition from grants and awards, marks him as an established multi-genre artist whose influence extends beyond performance into filmmaking and creative direction.
Career Highlight
Rosemarie Tichler Fund Grant from Classic Stage Company; voice of F. Scott Fitzgerald in Ken Burns' documentary Hemingway
Training & Education
Emory University (BA, Theatre Studies); NYU Graduate Acting (MFA)
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Dave Quay in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.