David Nikolas
I help actors deliver confident, repeatable work—and I produce high-impact theatre under real-world constraints: tight calendars, limited resources, and moving targets.


SAG-AFTRA · Acting Coach · Producer/Director
Let's Work.
Show-ready in 3 weeks · Two leads replaced in 2 weeks · 60% YoY audience growth






American Idiot, Music Mountain Theatre, 2021
Post-pandemic constraints, limited budget and timing. Led tech & set execution with a streamlined build process.
Result: Fully rehearsed and show-ready
in 3 weeks.
Groundhog Day, The Grand Theatre,
2026
Tech-heavy Broadway title in an intimate venue with large ensemble, limited rehearsal time and cast upheavals.
Result: Two lead replacements put in and show-ready in 2 weeks.
Shakespeare In The PRC,
2023-Present
Accessible Shakespeare productions that create meaningful classical opportunities for young local actors.
Result: 60% audience growth year over year.
Featured Work


One-on-one coaching for students (12+) and working professionals. Practical, specific notes you can apply immediately—built for auditions, rehearsals, and performance pressure.
Coaching
College Audition Coaching
Students have earned thousands of dollars in scholarship offers from prominent colleges.Repertoire & Monologue Preparation
Need new material or a sharper audition package? Build a repertoire you can walk into the room with.Dialect Coaching
Accent work that stays grounded, consistent, and performance-ready.
