David Gram
@profdavidgram.bsky.social
Theatre and Opera Director, Actor, Dramaturg, Playwright; Associate Professor of Theatre @ Oakland University; Producing Artistic Director of Renaissance City Repertory Theatre: rcep.org
Published Author; Dog Dad; Dual Citizen: 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Published Author; Dog Dad; Dual Citizen: 🇨🇦🇺🇸
This week RC Rep is proud to be presenting the North American premiere of Charalampos Giannou’s dark comedy, “Hungry.”
If you’re in the Detroit area, check us out!
For more information about the play and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rcrep.org
If you’re in the Detroit area, check us out!
For more information about the play and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rcrep.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This week RC Rep is proud to be presenting the North American premiere of Charalampos Giannou’s dark comedy, “Hungry.”
If you’re in the Detroit area, check us out!
For more information about the play and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rcrep.org
If you’re in the Detroit area, check us out!
For more information about the play and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rcrep.org
This week my theatre company, Renaissance City Repertory Theatre, kicks off our Chronos & Kairos summer series One classical Greek play. One contemporary Greek play. If you’re in the Detroit-metro area, please check us out!
August 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This week my theatre company, Renaissance City Repertory Theatre, kicks off our Chronos & Kairos summer series One classical Greek play. One contemporary Greek play. If you’re in the Detroit-metro area, please check us out!
Happy Birthday Canada! 🇨🇦
July 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy Birthday Canada! 🇨🇦
Happy Happy Birthday Mel Brooks! 99 years young. 🎂
June 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Mel Brooks! 99 years young. 🎂
Mary Lincoln and Bruce…the Shark.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Mary Lincoln and Bruce…the Shark.
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Elbows up! Proud of you Canada. 🇨🇦
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Elbows up! Proud of you Canada. 🇨🇦
Today marks the first anniversary of my book getting published! It was a labor of love and one of my proudest achievements (especially since it was my first foray). If you’re interested in theatrical farce, or some ‘serious laughter’, please check out the book!💙📚
April 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today marks the first anniversary of my book getting published! It was a labor of love and one of my proudest achievements (especially since it was my first foray). If you’re interested in theatrical farce, or some ‘serious laughter’, please check out the book!💙📚
Thank you to the @saaupdates.bsky.social for a wonderful conference! Was part of a seminar on “Early Modern Horror”, audited an inspiring selection of seminars and panels, connected with colleagues, and took home some 📖 Feeling re-invigorated!
#Shax2025
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#Titus/Bouffonius/Gary
#Shax2025
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#Titus/Bouffonius/Gary
March 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Thank you to the @saaupdates.bsky.social for a wonderful conference! Was part of a seminar on “Early Modern Horror”, audited an inspiring selection of seminars and panels, connected with colleagues, and took home some 📖 Feeling re-invigorated!
#Shax2025
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#Titus/Bouffonius/Gary
#Shax2025
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#Titus/Bouffonius/Gary
In honor of our Opening last night! Very proud of our students and faculty. It’s been quite the journey to Castle Frankenstein! Getting to direct the musical version of one of my favorite movies, has been a ton of fun.
Happy Neighs Are Here Again!
Happy Neighs Are Here Again!
February 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In honor of our Opening last night! Very proud of our students and faculty. It’s been quite the journey to Castle Frankenstein! Getting to direct the musical version of one of my favorite movies, has been a ton of fun.
Happy Neighs Are Here Again!
Happy Neighs Are Here Again!
Part I: Recognizing Canadian Playwrights. Inclusive and Tariff free! 💙📚
February 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Part I: Recognizing Canadian Playwrights. Inclusive and Tariff free! 💙📚
Dawn Raids by Oscar Kightley is the first play from NZ I’ve ever read. Written in 1997, and set in the ‘70s, its contemporary relevance is striking; especially given the recent and scary EOs surrounding immigrants and deportations here in the USA. This is theatre speaking a global language.
January 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dawn Raids by Oscar Kightley is the first play from NZ I’ve ever read. Written in 1997, and set in the ‘70s, its contemporary relevance is striking; especially given the recent and scary EOs surrounding immigrants and deportations here in the USA. This is theatre speaking a global language.
Remains one of my favourite plays (and directorial experiences). Looking forward to revisiting and writing about it for the Shakespeare Association of America Conference in Boston! 📚💙
January 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Remains one of my favourite plays (and directorial experiences). Looking forward to revisiting and writing about it for the Shakespeare Association of America Conference in Boston! 📚💙
I was lucky enough to see the original production at Steppenwolf. A brilliantly executed ‘micro’ look at ‘macro’ politics. It left a mark on me. I leave it here in response to today.
January 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I was lucky enough to see the original production at Steppenwolf. A brilliantly executed ‘micro’ look at ‘macro’ politics. It left a mark on me. I leave it here in response to today.
This semester I’ve stepped in as the Interim Chair of my theatre department, while my buddy is on sabbatical. Looking for some bon mots, I picked up this book, and not only does Myers offer wonderful advice and perspective, but he does it with brevity and nuance. 💙📚
January 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
This semester I’ve stepped in as the Interim Chair of my theatre department, while my buddy is on sabbatical. Looking for some bon mots, I picked up this book, and not only does Myers offer wonderful advice and perspective, but he does it with brevity and nuance. 💙📚
I adore Jocelyn Bioh’s playwriting voice. An important contemporary writer, she recently made her Broadway debut with Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. 💙📚
January 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I adore Jocelyn Bioh’s playwriting voice. An important contemporary writer, she recently made her Broadway debut with Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. 💙📚
One of those books that crosses (defies?) genres and is filled with deliciously witty prose and imagination. Jasper Fforde’s hilarious book (and the Thursday Next series) continue to linger many years after I was first introduced to it.
#booksky
#jasperfforde
#booksky
#jasperfforde
January 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
One of those books that crosses (defies?) genres and is filled with deliciously witty prose and imagination. Jasper Fforde’s hilarious book (and the Thursday Next series) continue to linger many years after I was first introduced to it.
#booksky
#jasperfforde
#booksky
#jasperfforde
January 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
First in an excellent thriller/crime procedural series featuring FBI profiler, Caitlin Hendrix. Fourth book in the UNSUB series was just released.
January 3, 2025 at 5:20 AM
First in an excellent thriller/crime procedural series featuring FBI profiler, Caitlin Hendrix. Fourth book in the UNSUB series was just released.
Starting a little Bluesky project for the new year: Posting pics of plays and other books that resonate, challenge, entertain, and/or simply tickle my fancy. Classical and Contemporary. Wide range of genres and writers. Up first, a hilarious play with Shakespearean ties (to one of my faves)!
January 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Starting a little Bluesky project for the new year: Posting pics of plays and other books that resonate, challenge, entertain, and/or simply tickle my fancy. Classical and Contemporary. Wide range of genres and writers. Up first, a hilarious play with Shakespearean ties (to one of my faves)!
Oslo helped me celebrate my 49th with a fun (though slightly chilly) romp on the OU campus!
November 30, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Oslo helped me celebrate my 49th with a fun (though slightly chilly) romp on the OU campus!
As we stumble along…into the blue…
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 AM
As we stumble along…into the blue…
Blue skies, smiling at me…
November 17, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Blue skies, smiling at me…