After an early career in the theater, life had other plans for David. In the intervening years, he appeared with several improv teams around the Phoenix area and performed regularly with the sketch group Scratch Comedy. David finally returned to the stage in 2024. Notable roles include playing the title character in Ghosteater’s production of Uncle Vanya. Other roles include Shylock in Southwest Shakespeare’s production of The Merchant of Venice, Cominius in Ronin Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus. He was featured in Theatre Artists Studio’s production of THIS, playing Alan. David also portrayed Oronte in Southwest Shakespeare’s production of The School for Lies.