Date of Birth: July 11, 1950
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
David Ives is an acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, born on July 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He is renowned for his talent in crafting absurdist and comedic plays, with one of his most famous works being “All in the Timing,” a collection of one-act plays that debuted in 1993. Ives graduated from Northwestern University and later received an MFA in Playwriting from the Yale School of Drama. Throughout his career, Ives has been celebrated for his sharp wit, clever dialogue, and unique ability to blend humor with thought-provoking themes. His works have been produced on and off Broadway, and he has received numerous accolades, including the Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award for Playwriting. In addition to his work in theater, Ives has also ventured into screenwriting and novel writing. He has adapted classic works for the modern stage, including a well-received adaptation of “The Liar” by Pierre Corneille. His contributions to the arts have established him as a significant figure in contemporary American theater.
5 Interesting Facts about David Ives
1. David Ives’ “All in the Timing” has been translated into multiple languages and performed worldwide.
2. He has written several books, including “The Other Woman and Other Short Pieces.”
3. Ives’ adaptation of “Venus in Fur” garnered a Tony Award nomination for Best Play in 2012.
4. He served as a staff writer for the TV show “SCTV” early in his career.
5. Ives received the Herbert & Patricia Brodkin Scholarship while studying at the Yale School of Drama.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Ives
1. “Words, words, words. They’re all we have to go on.”
2. “I write plays because dialogue is the most respectable way of contradicting myself.”
3. “A play is a passion, not a piece of work.”
4. “Comedy is the only weapon we have left in a world that’s been stripped of everything else.”
5. “Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by David Ives is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
David Ives has no publicly known children.
Relevant Links
1. [David Ives on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ives
2. [David Ives’ profile on Playbill](https://www.playbill.com/person/david-ives-vault-0000001079
3. [Interview with David Ives on Broadway World](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/David-Ives/
4. [David Ives’ works on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/69345.David_Ives
