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SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS THEATRE:

World Premeire Shakespeareanesque play production "Esther The Hebrew Queen" in collaboration with Corban College Nov 2006.

+Improv performance with "Laugh Attack" in collaboratin with ARTS for a Habitat For Humanity benefit, Hillsboro, OR Feb 2007

THE SCRIPTORIUM:

Playwriting: Commissioned to write additional scenework and dialogue in contemporary and Olde English for Corban College's production of "Everyman" opening March 2008

Novel: Struggle Creek a uniquely authored book by Peculiar People (27 contributors)"This unique novel was written by twenty-seven authors. It's a mystery story about a small Tennessee town. Each author wrote a chapter from the viewpoint of a different town member, but all the chapters tie together to make one novel." NOW in release by Xulon Press

+Audio Drama script "The Madness of Phineas Galen" developed, read and recorded for critique and examination for Writers on the Air Willamette Radio Workshop Aug 2007

+Play Reading of original Unchained Productions script "Shakespeare: 6 Plays, 6 Actors, 16 Deaths... No Waiting" in collaboration with OCT Portland, OR Feb 2007

+Script "Esther the Hebrew Queen" Shakespeareanesque full-length play performed for mainstage season at Corban College Nov 2006

+Audio Drama script "The Creaking Door" featuring "The Carnival" & "Iron Fist McCormick" developed, read and recorded for critique and examination for Writers on the Air Willamette Radio Workshop Portland, OR Jul 2006

SOUND STAGE:

+Live Foley (SFX) for "The Hobbit's Greatest Hits" in collaboration with Willamette Radio Workshop @ McMenamins Kennedy Stage Portland, OR Jan 2008

Live Foley (SFX) for "1942 Christmas From Home" in collaboration with Tapestry Theatre @ The Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR Dec 2007

+Live Foley (SFX) for Willamette Radio Workshop's LIVE performance of "The Pit And The Pendulum" and Mokey's Paw Halloween Night @ McMenamin's Kennedy School Pub & Hotel Portland, OR Oct 2007
+Live Foley (SFX) for Ray Bradbury's "Zero Hour" & "HURF" by Craig Kenworthy in collaboration with Willamette Radio Workshop @ UFO Festival McMinnvile, OR May 2007

+Live Foley (SFX) for "1941 Christmas From Home" in collaboration with Tapestry Theatre @ The Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR Dec 2006

GIDEON'S SWORD!:

Fight choreography for "Esther the Hebrew Queen" in collaboration with Corban College Nov 2006 .
+Basic Fight Instruction for cast of "Shakespeare: 6 Plays, 6 Actors, 16 Deaths...No Waiting" Portland, OR Feb 2007

*SHADOW STEP MOVEMENT TROUPE*:

Movement choreography for "Esther the Hebrew Queen" Corban College Nov 2006

MOVING IMAGES:

DVD now available for "Esther the Hebrew Queen" complete with preshow improv footage and trailer promo March 2007

FOOTLIGHTS APPRENTICE SHOPPE:

Literary Seminar "Unleashing Creativity" for Int'l FaithWriters Conference in Detroit, Michigan Aug 2008

Literary Seminar "Writing To Be Performed" for Int'l FaithWriters Conference in Detroit, Michigan Aug 2007

My Interests

Promotional trailer for "Esther the Hebrew Queen"

I'd like to meet:

“I have seen David Ian perform on numerous occasions in both full cast productions and in solo performance venues. He never fails to impress me with his professionalism and solid dramatic performance."
--Chuck Neighbors
Founder & Director
Master's Image Productions

“David Ian is a breath of fresh air. As a writer and performer he captures truth with wit, style and sincerity.”
--Rene Mauck
Drama Director
Green Light Theatre
Muscatine, Iowa

“Working with David was great. He came in at the last minute and helped our production to be a success. He is reliable, friendly and talented.”
--Holly Boerner
Drama Director
CC Players
Hillsboro, OR

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE "ESTHER" DVD

“It’s like watching a very well done Shakespeare play…It was clever, well directed, well written…The bits were hilarious…”
--Dani Baldwin
Education Director
Oregon Children’s Theatre
Portland, OR

"Anything with David Ian's name is GOLD! I can't wait to get a copy!"
--Michael Aubrecht
Fredericksberg, VA

"HUZZAH!!!! From the pre-show, to the trailer (chills) and the show itself -amazing, wonderful, awe inspiring -I can't say enough good things about it....Truly an amazing show -if you haven't ordered a copy -- do it -- you won't regret it!!"
--Shari Armstrong
Beford, OH

"Renaissance, King James, and Shakespeare perfectly meld together into a delightfully witty, creative, and stirring tale. A stroke of genius to have a play within a play with Ye King's Court Players entertaining before and all throughout the performance of Esther. This becomes more than a performance, it becomes an experience!"
--Tammy Johnson
Staples, MN

Music:

Unchained Productions Singular Awards And Collaborative Achievements

2002 Portland Theatre Critic Circle Drammy Award for live stage sound effects in Tapestry Theatre's 1943 Christmas From Home -- David Ian
2002 3rd Place Best Full Length Play American Theatre Co-Op Playwriting Contest for "Shakespeare's Esther" --Unchained Productions

2003 1st Place Gold Award Best Full Length Play Play In The Road Playwriting Contest "Shakespeare's Esther" --Unchained Productions
2003 Gold Mark Time Award from The American Society For Science Fiction Audio(ASFSFA) for Best Science Fiction Audio Drama for The CONvergence in collaboration with Imagination-X Audio Theatre (Now Stories on MP3) Producer Jeffrey Adams

2005 Gold Ogle Award from The American Society For Science Fiction Audio (ASFSFA)for Best Horror Audio Drama for The Confessions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in collaboration with Willamette Radio Workshop Producer Sam A. Mowry

2006 FaithWriter's Writing Challenge Contest First Place Advanced Division Short Fiction entry "Making Entrance" now published in FaithWriters -- Inspiration At Your Fingertips available at ..https://www.pleasantwordbooks.com/product.asp?pid=1462& ;search=&select=&ss=1Pleasant Word Bookstore and soon on Amazon.com -- David Ian

Heroes:

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My Blog

LIVE RADIO Performance Saturday May 17th

You won't find LIVE RADIO done any better than with Willamette Radio Workshop. May 17th at McMenamins.  It's all here.  Did I mention it's Free? http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/ShadoeB...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:14:00 PST

David Ian + Willamette Radio Workshop = THE THING & Flash Gordon

The Willamette Radio Workshop brings classic Sci-Fi to the 10th Annual UFO Festival May 17th, 2008. The award wining Willamette Radio Workshop presents a new version of the Sci-Fi classic "The THING" ...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:34:00 PST

Come See!! 110% MORE Evil !!! Guarenteed!!!

This is the last week for the run of Neil Simon's "Fools" and the LAST opportunity to catch David Ian in his evil role as Count Yousekevitch.One viewer remarked:"He was villanious, evil and, and... cu...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:24:00 PST

Sundays Performance of FOOLS Cancelled

Due to family tragedy, this Sunday's (April 13th) performance of "Fools" has been cancelled. But there are plenty of other nights you can catch the show this week (Thurs, Fri & Sat) @ 7:30pm, or n...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:42:00 PST

David Ian Plays In Neil Simon’s "Fools" -- Opens This Week

It’s nearly a mission impossible when Leon Tolchinsky walks into the 1890’s Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov to become the new schoolmaster. He is taken aback. Because of an ancient curse...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:48:00 PST

EVERYMAN Synthesizes Theatre, Music, Dance Movement and Visual Arts

EVERYMAN Synthesizes Theatre, Music, Dance Movement and Visual Arts Play practice for Everyman on February 9 started out as a dance practice. What could that possibly have to do with a play written in...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:32:00 PST

Unchained Productions Opens New Play On An Old Story

Newest playscript generated from THE SCRIPTORIUM of Unchained Productions. Here’s the latest write-up from the Statesman-Journal: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Corban gives ’Everyman&rs...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:04:00 PST

LATE BREAKING NEWS STORY: VIOLENCE IN THE CITY!

LATE BREAKING NEWS STORY: VIOLENCE IN THE CITY! By David Ian CAST OF CHARACTERS: ANNOUNCER (JIM)DON (SFX: Newsroom hubbub) ANNOUNCER (JIM):--We interrupt our current broadcasting to bring you this spe...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:30:00 PST

Unchained Productions + Willamette Radio Workshop = The Hobbit Audio Drama

Unchained Productions teams up with Willamette Radio Workshop for an audio drama Tolkien feast! What: "The Hobbit" w/ Willamette Radio WorkshopWhen: January 19th Saturday 2pmWhere:  McMenamin's K...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:27:00 PST

SKETCH COMEDY: White Courtesy Phone

WHITE COURTESY PHONE CHARACTERS: MAN:  Waiting for a trainVOICE 1: Tony, a train announcerVOICE 2: Stan, another train announcerVOICE 3: Darla, yet another train announcerVOICE 4: Peter the Super...
Posted by Unchained Productions on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:05:00 PST