David Ridley is a 40 year veteran of theatre. During this time he has been a teacher, actor, director, and designer. His favorite roles include Captain Corcoran and Dick Deadeye in two separate productions of HMS Pinafore; Jonathan Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, and Otto Von Bruno in Bullshot Crummond. Directing credits include Once Upon a Mattress, HMS Pinafore, and Little Shop of Horrors. Lately, he has been playing villains: in 2022 he played Dick Deadeye in HMS Pinafore and Despard in Ruddigore. He enjoys them most as they are instrumental in moving the plot along. He has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Master's degree in Education. He credits his wife Jillane and daughter Emma for their continued support.