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United States Dave Hanson is an award-winning playwright, producer, and actor with extensive experience in television and film, known for his creative contributions and performances.
David Hansen has participated in Cleveland's theater renaissance as the founder and artistic director of Guerrilla Theater Company and Dobama's Night Kitchen, as well as an actor and director at Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, Dobama Theatre, Beck Center, and Karamu House. His produced plays include Red Onion White Garlic, Rosalynde & The Falcon, Double Heart (The Courtship of Beatrice and Benedick), On the Dark Side of Twilight, and adaptations of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Secret Adversary. Solo performances include And Then You Die (How I Ran a Marathon in 26.2 Years) and his award-winning work on stillbirth, I Hate This (a play without the baby). David is Education Outreach Associate for Great Lakes Theater and a member of the Cleveland Play House Playwrights' Unit and the Dramatists Guild of America. He lives in Cleveland Heights, the City of Great Writers.
David Hansen is currently Education Outreach Associate for Great Lakes Theater.
David Hansen is a member of the Cleveland Play House Playwrights' Unit.
David Hansen is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.
Dave Hanson grew up in Olympia, Washington, and pursued his higher education at Whittier College, where he focused on theatre and English literature. This academic foundation paved the way for his career in the entertainment industry. He further honed his comedic and writing skills by studying improv and sketch writing at reputable institutions including the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), iO West, and The Second City in Los Angeles.
Hanson’s career highlights include significant contributions as a writer for television shows such as “Chelsea Lately” from 2007 to 2009, spanning 140 episodes. He also lent his writing and acting talents to “Inside Amy Schumer” from 2014 to 2016, appearing in 4 episodes as Customer #3, Operator Jeff, and Garrett. His acting roles extend to feature films, including his portrayal of Alice’s Tea Cup Waiter in the 2015 movie “Trainwreck.” In the realm of video games, he provided the voice for the SecuroServ Mechanic in “Grand Theft Auto Online” (2013) and “Grand Theft Auto V” (2013).
Beyond his work in film and television, Hanson is recognized as an award-winning and internationally produced playwright. His plays have been performed globally, demonstrating his versatility and impact across different entertainment mediums. He has also taken on producing roles, specifically as a segment producer for “Amber Live!” from 2020 to 2021, covering 49 episodes, and as a producer for “The Shorts Show” in 2014 for one episode. He currently resides and works in New York City.
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