David Saphier

Teaching Artist & Education Program Coordinator-In School Programming

David Saphier joined the DCPA Education department as a teaching artist in 2001. Before moving to Denver, he interned in education departments at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and The Coterie Theatre. In Denver, he has worked with the Denver Victorian Playhouse, Shadow Theatre Company, and is currently an associate member of the Band of Toughs. He was last seen on the stage as Polonium in Nirvamlet for the Band of Toughs in the Boulder Fringe Festival. Each summer, he directs a production for the Middle School production program and titles have ranged from The Phantom Tollbooth to The BFG to Bard Wars and the list continues to grow. David received his BA from The Colorado College and his MFA in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University.