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David Crabb is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Theater & Performance Studies at Occidental College, appointed in 2018. An LA-based artist, he teaches acting and performance while maintaining an active career as a writer, performer, and storyteller.
Education:
- B.F.A. from Texas State University
- M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art
Crabb's creative practice centers on narrative-driven performance, blending memoir with theatrical storytelling. His work explores autobiographical storytelling techniques, character development, and solo/devised theater methodologies. As a main company member of The Groundlings, he specializes in improvisation and character discovery, extending these principles to academic instruction.
He maintains significant professional engagement beyond academia as a touring host for "The Moth" and performer in international venues across Australia, Scotland, Texas, and New York City. His storytelling has reached broad audiences through NPR and Buzzfeed features.
Current creative projects include voicing multiple characters on Wondery's "This Job is History" podcast with Chris Parnell, and upcoming film roles in "Rambler" (with Owen Wilson), "Famous" (with Zac Efron), and "Spider-Noir" (with Nicolas Cage).
