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David Scala is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker who received his BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in Film Production. His four short films have screened and won top prizes at over 50 film festivals nationally and abroad, including the Palm Spring International ShortFest and Boston LGBT Film Festival. Mr. Scala was awarded Outstanding Emerging Talent as writer & director for his short film, Grotto (FilmOUT San Diego 2013).

As a screenwriter, he was a finalist for the Sundance Sloan Screenwriting Lab, Hamptons Film Festival Screenwriter’s Lab and the NYU/Sloan Feature Film Award. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Jameson First Shot film competition, hosted by Kevin Spacey and Maggie Gyllehnaal.

In 2017, Mr. Scala made his playwrighting and stage directing debut with his play AMONG THE FURIES, based off his own unproduced screenplay of the same name, at the New York Summerfest Theater Festival. The play went on to win Best Play in the festival, as well as Best Actress and Best Set Design. Mr. Scala is currently developing multiple film and theatrical projects.

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Photo Flash: First Look at AMONG THE FURIES at FringeNYC


The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) a production of The Present Company presents Among the Furies, a new play about secrets and social class written and directed by David Scala. A cast of four includes Trevor St. John-Gilbert, Claire Ganshert, Shawn Thomas Diefenbach and Yani Mari. Among the Furies is being staged at FringeHUB, 685 Washington Street (between Charles and Perry Streets) in NYC's West Village for five performances from October 17-27, 2018.

AMONG THE FURIES Comes to FringeNYC


The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) a production of The Present Company presents Among the Furies, a new play about secrets and social class written and directed by David Scala.  A cast of four includes Trevor St. John-Gilbert, Claire Ganshert, Shawn Thomas Diefenbach and Yani Mari.  Among the Furies is being staged at FringeHUB, 685 Washington Street (between Charles and Perry Streets) in NYC's West Village for five performances from October 17-27, 2018.

Inaugural NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Begins This May


Garry Marshall Theatre presents the Inaugural New Works Festival featuring readings of eight new plays over four days, May 22, 23, 29 and 30, with readings at 4pm and 8pm.

Inaugural NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Begins This May


Garry Marshall Theatre presents the Inaugural New Works Festival featuring readings of eight new plays over four days, May 22, 23, 29 and 30, with readings at 4pm and 8pm.

AMONG THE FURIES Wins New York Summerfest Theater Festival; Full List!


AMONG THE FURIES, written & directed by DAVID SCALA, took home the top playwriting prize Tuesday night at New York City's Hudson Guild Theatre, during the New York Summerfest Theater Festival's closing night award ceremony. The play also won Best Actress for Claire Ganshert, and Best Set Design by Andrew McCourt.

BWW Morning Brief August 8th, 2017: COME LIGHT MY CIGARETTE Begins Previews and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: New musical COME LIGHT MY CIGARETTE begins previews at Theater at St. Clement's!

David Scala's AMONG THE FURIES to Premiere at New York Theatre Festival


AMONG THE FURIES, written by David Scala, an award-winning filmmaker making his playwriting debut, will have its World Premiere at the New York Theatre Festival.

David Scala's AMONG THE FURIES to Premiere at New York Theatre Festival


AMONG THE FURIES, written by David Scala, an award-winning filmmaker making his playwriting debut, will have its World Premiere at the New York Theatre Festival.

Faith Prince & More Sign on for PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Reading


The Pursuit of Happiness, an independent television pilot, will soon get a closed NYC reading. The project is produced by Katherine Paige and directed by David Scala, with a story by Gavin Lodge and Wayne Wilcox.?

Boston's IRNE Awards Honors York, Paulus, Leon et al.


On Monday, April 19, the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama hosted the 2009-2010 IRNE Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Boston theater. A party for all of the nominees was held from 7-8 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony. Many Broadway names were honored, including actress Rachel York and directors Diane Paulus and Kenny Leon.

Paulus, York, Bwarie, Topol Among 2009 IRNE Nominees


The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the nominees for the IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2009 Theatre Season.

Reagle Players Earn 14 IRNE Nominations Including Best Actor and Actress Nods for David Engel, Jamie Ross and Rachel York


2009 season salute to Lifetime Achievement Award winning composer Jerry Herman included productions of 'Hello, Dolly!' 'Mame' and 'La Cage aux Folles'

Reagle's Summer Salute to Jerry Herman Ends With Ross and Engel in LA CAGE


Jamie Ross and David Engel headline the third and final show of the summer salute to Jerry Herman by the Waltham, MA based company. The entire summer has been a tribute to Herman and his musicals.

Photo Coverage: LA CAGE Opening Night at Reagle Players


The Reagle Players in Waltham, Massachusetts celebrate opening night of 'La Cage Aux Folles'

Reagle's Summer Salute to Jerry Herman Ends With Ross and Engel in LA CAGE; Previews 8/13


Jamie Ross and David Engel headline the third and final show of the summer salute to Jerry Herman by the Waltham, MA based company. The entire summer has been a tribute to Herman and his musicals.

Reagle's Summer Salute to Jerry Herman Ends With Ross and Engel in LA CAGE; Previews 8/13


Jamie Ross and David Engel headline the third and final show of the summer salute to Jerry Herman by the Waltham, MA based company. The entire summer has been a tribute to Herman and his musicals.

Reagle's Summer Salute to Jerry Herman Ends With Ross and Engel in LA CAGE; Previews 8/13


Jamie Ross and David Engel headline the third and final show of the summer salute to Jerry Herman by the Waltham, MA based company. The entire summer has been a tribute to Herman and his musicals.

Waltham's Reagle Players Presents Their 41st Salute To Jerry Herman 6/18-6/27


For its 41st consecutive summer season, Waltham's Reagle Players presents a Salute to Jerry Herman ! Three of Herman's master musicals constitute the entire season.

Waltham's Reagle Players Presents Their 41st Salute To Jerry Herman 6/18-6/27


For its 41st consecutive summer season, Waltham's Reagle Players presents a Salute to Jerry Herman ! Three of Herman's master musicals constitute the entire season.

Photo Coverage: Drama League 'A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY' Gala


Each year, The Drama League's one-night-only gala concert at NYC's famed Rainbow Room boasts an incredible roster of Broadway's biggest and brightest stars, performing favorite songs from Broadway seasons past and present. The musical revue is the highlight of The Drama League's annual benefit gala at Rockefeller Center's breathtaking Rainbow Room.

David Scala FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Scala been in?

David Scala has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has David Scala been in?

David Scala has not appeared in the West End

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