David Beatty received his BA in Theater from Adams State University and MFA in Acting from the University of California at Davis. He has been working in theater, film, TV and new media for over 30 years and has performed all over the United States at national repertory companies, storefront theaters, touring companies and more.

 

On stage David has appeared in many productions including the west coast premiere of Sam Shepard's Simpatico, the US Premiere of Mark Ravenhill’s The Cut and the US Premiere of Love & Money by Dennis Kelly. Film and TV credits include Criminal Minds, The Aftertaste, Book of Secrets, Ten Rabbits, Social Distance and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, to name a few.

 

He has written and created dozens of original projects through his production company, DOUBLE YELLOW LINE FILMS which include Hello Alice Bloom, Surviving New Year’s, GET SPY, The Wasteland, Skeleton Love, The Human Project, and The White Room.

 

David has been a teacher of acting, screenwriting and directing at UC Davis, Rude Guerrilla Theater Company and helped coordinate acting, screenwriting and performance workshops with the LA based film collective We Make Movies.

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David's book, An Actor's Process, explores a practical approach to acting, offering specific tools to create truthful, original and exciting work. With over 30 years experience, the book helps readers discover their own personal creative process so goals become reality; because great work is the outcome of a healthy process.

 

In addition David also works in ceramics, painting and photography. He loves to cook, build his own furniture, hike though the redwoods of northern California and travel whenever possible.