Interview by Jeremy Kinser
Photography by John Skalicky
www.skalickyphoto.com

David Arthur is an actor who can be seen in The Naked Truth at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater located at 5636 Melrose Ave. The show is performed Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. through Nov. 20. For more information and tickets, call (800) 838-3006, or visit www.brownpapertickets.com. To reach David, email dammaverick@yahoo.com.

So David, you're pretty young. When did you catch the acting bug?

I started acting when I was ten years old in a small musical at the Lankershim Theatre in La Cañada. There were about 60 people in the group and we did a new musical every year. It was awesome.

Tell us about the play you're in, The Naked Truth.

It's a show about what happens backstage during a play.

And is the truth that you're naked in it?

Yes. Two of the characters are naked in it.

(Note to self: order tickets!)

Who do you play?

I play Jerry, who is gay and he likes young blonds. He's fascinated with Eric, a rough, attractive guy. He also receives attention from another character.

What do you enjoy most about being onstage?

I enjoy that there are no second takes. When it all comes down to it, it's just then and there and you have to get it done. You have to use your imagination if you flub a line. You have to improv.

What do you do when you're not working?

I'm frequently working, but when I'm not I watch a lot of movies. I meet with friend and discuss philosphical things. I also spend a lot of time with my family.