David Bunce

Career Trajectory

Beginning his professional career in theatre with roles spanning classical and contemporary works—from Peliculo in A Tale of Cinderella to Dr. Watson in Sherlock's Secret Life—Bunce established himself as a reliable and versatile performer while simultaneously developing expertise in fight choreography and dramatic writing. His three decades of work at the New York State Theatre Institute provided a stable foundation for both performance and pedagogy, allowing him to refine his craft across multiple disciplines. In recent years, he has achieved recognition as a playwright, with Red Maple's 2018 world premiere at Capital Repertory Theatre validating his voice as a writer, while his continued work as a director, fight choreographer, and academic mentor at Sage demonstrates a career trajectory oriented toward artistic leadership and institutional contribution.