Dave Anderson’s professional work in theatre as an educator, director, and actor began 32 years ago after earning a Masters degree in directing at the University of Hawaii. Dave returned to Reno in 1983 and began a 15 year association as lecturer and director (14 productions) with the Nevada Repertory Company at UNR. During this period Dave was the managing director of Reno Little Theatre from 198
5-86 and oversaw the last renovation of RLT’s Sierra St. In the winter of 1995-96 Dave joined with Scott Beers and Rachael Gottas and a few others to create an “adult” theatre progamme at Bruka Theatre. Between 1996 and 2011 Dave directed 22 mainstage productions and aided in the creation and performance of 15 childrens’ shows. Distinctions include a professional artist grant from the Sierra Arts Foundation in 2000, a best theatre production award, for Bruka’s Cabaret, from the Reno News @ Review, ACTF national finalist @ the Kennedy Center-with the Nevada Repertory Company – 1981, and a graduate assistantship from the University of Hawaii. Laughing Owl Production's purpose is to explore and produce plays universally recognized as great literature with an emphasis on theatre for children.
