Artown Monday Night Music Series: David Hayes

Artown Monday Night Music Series: David Hayes

An actor, David studied theater and arts in college and instructs/coaches locally at Take2 Performer's Studio. His acting skills were put to use in his one-man show, where James Sullivan of the San Francisco Chronicle noted: Like his idol, Hayes 'did it all' in his 90-minute tribute. He currently teaches drama and produces performances with the students at a local high school. A recent Netflix episode of MindHunter had him in a guest spot as Sammy (2019). As an entertainer, he has performed in shows such as Reflections of the Rat Pack, Escape with David Hayes, Work That Skirt, and American Superstars. He was awarded “Best Performer in a Production Show” four out of five years by Fun & Gaming Magazine, sharing that accolade one year with the cast as “Best Act.” He has performed recently in Europe's Broadway--the West End Haymarket Theater--—and toured the UK, and previously Germany, Denmark, and then the U.S. with, ”The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.” Harrah Reno celebrated its 100th anniversary of Bill Harrah with a tribute—“Sammy: Celebrating the Legacy” featuring Hayes' talents on an extended run in Sammy's Showroom. The National Black Theatre Festival reported all sold-out shows August 2017 in his same tribute at the Freedman Theatre, and again in 2019. He headlined at the Montbleu Casino in November 2018. An accomplished comedian and emcee, he has opened for and worked with such greats as George Lopez, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and KC & The Sunshine Band.