David A. Whitehouse
Director of Digital Content & Design
Director of Customer Experience
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Theatrical Titles
Director
Teaching Artist
Metaperformer
Backstory
David Whitehouse was born and raised in Steubenville, OH, where he claims to have been known as both the best violinist on Steubenville High’s Big Red football team, and the best offensive guard in its orchestra.
He earned a BA degree in Journalism & Political Science from Miami University of Ohio. He also minored in Theatre Arts, where he discovered an interest in performing and writing sketch comedy and short plays. After college, David worked as a DJ and journalist. His goal was to one day work as an arts critic for a local newspaper, since a professor assured him that he would never be an actor.
Theatrical Expertise
Whitehouse joined the Shadowbox Live ensemble as a PR assistant in 1994. The company insisted he participate in all aspects of the organization, including performing. He fell in love with making people laugh, and he has built a library of larger-than-life comedic characters for the stage. He created the company’s video & multimedia department, sparked from a passion for editing he developed as a teenager. Whitehouse is also the Director of the company’s matinee sketch comedy & rock ‘n’ roll show – the training ground where new metaperformers hone their coming timing and acting skills under his guidance and instruction.
Career Highlights
Whitehouse is responsible for the creation of Shadowbox Live’s dynamic video content. From using donated, broken equipment to splice early show trailers to directing, editing, and mastering stage-to-screen productions with state-of-the-art digital tools, Whitehouse’s work has helped Shadowbox Live share its art with audiences everywhere.
- Nominated, “Outstanding Programming,” Ohio Valley Emmy Awards (regional), 2005
- Winner, “Technical Excellence,” Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, 2014
Organizational Titles
Whitehouse is responsible for the creation of Shadowbox Live’s dynamic video content. From using donated, broken equipment to splice early show trailers to directing, editing, and mastering stage-to-screen productions with state-of-the-art digital tools, Whitehouse’s work has helped Shadowbox Live share its art with audiences everywhere.
- Nominated, “Outstanding Programming,” Ohio Valley Emmy Awards (regional), 2005
- Winner, “Technical Excellence,” Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable, 2014
Organizational Expertise
With today’s ever-increasing reliance of video for messaging, Whitehouse creates engaging content for marketing, educational & informational objectives, all the while navigating the continually changing media landscape. As Director of Customer Experience, Whitehouse develops the Shadowbox Live waitstaff and bar teams that host Shadowbox Live’s unique, performer-driven preshow experience.
Whitehouse is a member of Shadowbox Live’s Leadership Team.