David’s design versatility has enabled him to work in musical theatre, drama, comedy, revues and concerts in venues ranging from an intimate nightclub setting to a 2000 seat concert hall.

He recently designed the critically acclaimed “The Good Father” and “Iron” for 730 Production’s, “A Seaway Story” written and directed by Jan Irwin and produced by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission and The Company of Fool’s Montreal and Ottawa production of “Richard III in Bouffon”. He as well provided lighting design for Parks Canada’s Heritage Theatre Series.

He was asked back for the second year to design the three Algonquin College Theatre Department’s final year productions as well as their “Flying Solo” evening of monologues at the National Art Centre’s 4th Stage and has already been engaged to design their 2009 roster of productions. He as well sits on the Algonquin College Theatre Arts Department Advisory Committee.

David continues to act as Company Lighting Designer for the North American tours of “Holly Larocque and the Big Band Broadcast” and for Ottawa newest professional company, Gladstone Productions. The last few years have seen David design for The New Ottawa Repertory Theatre and for The Company of Fool’s production of “Tempest in a Teapot” presented at the National Art Centre’s 4th Stage. As well, Orpheus Musical Theatre engaged him to design their 100th Anniversary show “The Spirit of Orpheus”.

He designed "A Night in November" starring Pierre Brault and directed by John Kelly and based upon this production and his design of the Canadian premier of "King’s of the Kilbourne Highroad" assumed the role of Company Lighting Designer for Mr. Kelly’s 730 Productions.

He has collaborated with Director Michael Dobbin on the Thousand Islands Playhouse production of “Rope’s End”, and with Director Janet Irwin on “Talking With” presented by CanPlay Productions, as well as “Fruitcake Weather” presented in collaboration with the Ottawa Little Theatre’s Professional Series.

He designed the 2007 Ottawa stopover of South Africa’s “Watoto Choir”, has designed eight productions for The University of Ottawa Theatre Department, designed for the touring production of "The Magic of Chris Pilsworth" and provided site specific consultation and design for the “Ottawa Fringe Festival 2006”

Client and Production Reviews:

“Wonderfully realized, the set is enhanced by David Magladry's lighting, a mix of cold reality and warm possibility” “Iron” - 730 Productions - Patrick Langston -The Ottawa Citizen (print)

“the excellent prison atmosphere is enhanced under an eerie glow of David Magladry’s lighting design” “Iron” - 730 Productions - Alvina Ruprecht - CBC Radio

“also fabulous lighting from David Magladry” “Iron” -Jessica Ruano - Ottawa Arts Review (print)

“David Magladry’s lighting design brings out a lot of very good intense mood and shadow” “The Good Father” - 730 Productions - Alvina Ruprecht - CBC Radio

“David Magladry’s lighting was magical” “The Spirit of Orpheus 100th Anniversary” - Barbara Florio Graham - Freelance writer

“David Magladry’s lighting design, smoothly mood enhancing, also merits praise” “The Spirit of Orpheus 100th Anniversary” - Patrick Langston - The Ottawa Citizen (print)

“and with lighting by David Magladry the ambiance changes instantaneously as melodies, dances and styles alter and blend” “The Spirit of Orpheus 100th Anniversary” - Iris Winston - Freelance theatre reviewer (print)

“the set,,,enhanced by David Magladry’s very strong lighting effects brings us back to the Spanish Inquisition and maintains a good sense of foreboding” “Man of La Mancha” - Orpheus Musical Theatre - Alvina Ruprecht - CBC Radio

"Magladry's lighting is effective and bold - at turns the stage gives off an other-worldly, glamorous red glow. When Don Quixote rises from his deathbed, alive after all, the lighting becomes golden, as if the sun has just come out". "Man of La Mancha" - Orpheus Musical Theatre Adrienne Ascah - FYI Ottawa (print)

"The sets were compact and economical and did the job perfectly, while David Magladry's lighting showed them to great effect." "Kiss Me Kate" - Ottawa Little Theatre - Bruce Deachman - The Ottawa Citizen (print)

“David immediately understood what I needed and how to approach the task, which often included going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the Heritage Theatre Series was a success” John Muggleton - Enhanced Presentation Specialist - Parks Canada

"His wealth of theatrical experience coupled with his clever design ability and great colour sense always created the perfect moods" Michael Gareau - Artistic Director - "Big River", "Man of La Mancha" - Orpheus Musical Theatre

“Thanks again for an incredible job”. Len Boone - Artistic Director - “The Spirit of Orpheus 100th Anniversary”

'Talking With'	'Andorra'	'The Glass Menagerie'
'Defiled'	'Rags'	'Widower's House'
'Funny Money'
'Gaslight'	'Rope's End'	'Pleasure of His Company'
'Big River'	'Big River'	'Man of La Mancha'
'Embedded'	'Embedded'	'Cabaret'
'Of Grace'	'Witness for the Prosecution'	'Babies, Babies, Babies'