David Carl

David Carl, originally from Dallas, TX, established a multifaceted career in the performing arts. His foundational training includes a BFA in Performance from the University of Evansville and an MFA in Acting from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School, where he studied under Deborah Hedwall and Bill Esper. In the early stages of his career in New York City, Carl expanded his skills through extensive improvisational training at institutions such as Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), The Magnet, and The PIT. He also engaged in various forms of performance, including stand-up comedy, theater, and character work.

Carl gained recognition for his distinctive solo performances, notably “David Carl’s Celebrity One-Man Hamlet” and “Trump Lear.” “Busey” Hamlet, co-created and directed by Michole Biancosino, premiered at the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival, earning an “Overall Excellence in Solo Performance” award and subsequent tours to locations including Edinburgh Fringe and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The New York Times described this production as a “deliciously deranged…head-spinning performance.” Following this, “Trump Lear,” launched in 2017, enjoyed an 18-month run in NYC as a Time Out Critic’s Pick and also saw sold-out engagements at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019. The New York Times characterized “Trump Lear” as “quite damning” and “a biting satire.” Carl also co-created “David and Katie Get Re-Married” with Katie Hartman, which received two awards at the NYC Frigid Fest in 2019 and returned from Underbelly Friesian at Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, produced by Blair Russell Productions.

His acting career extends to film and television, with roles in productions such as “The Tender Bar” (directed by George Clooney), “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon), “Tires” (Netflix), “Zero Day” (Netflix), “And Just Like That” (HBO), “Divorce” (HBO), “Mr. Robot” (USA), and “Blue Bloods” (CBS). He has also performed in various theatrical productions including “The Fat Cat Killers,” “Awesome 80s Prom,” and “The Tempest” with Resounding Live. Beyond performing, Carl is also a painter, creating pet portraits.