David Ello

DAVID ELLO has enjoyed a rich musical heritage and wide exposure to the theatre both onstage and off. He has been playing and composing music on the piano for eighteen years and has also written music for the harp, which he learned to play in his early teenage years. David’s acting experience ranges from supporting and lead roles in hit musicals such as Guys and Dolls and Anything Goes, to plays and comedies such as The Nerd, in which he played the title role at the University of Houston. David has also been very involved with Houston's InterActive Theater Company working in a variety of roles inlcluding acting, directing, tour-unit management, and teaching workshops and classes for children and teachers with H.I.S.D. and the Houston Vineyard. In 2002, with production assistance from parents Mike and Cat Ello, David directed his first full-length original production entitled Showcase Davidicus,  a one-night, fun-filled variety show that brought in an audience of over 700 people. In 2004, he directed his first short-play set to original music called Tanzen mit Tot for a University of Houston Theatre F.A.T.T. (Friday Afternoon Theatre Thing). And in 2006, David served as president and co-founder of C.h.a.i. T. (Christ-Honoring Artists In Theatre), a student organization whose purpose was to restore the worship of God in the theatre arts at the University of Houston . That same year, David collaborated with C.h.a.i. T., friends and family to produce Faithful, a "multi-sensory explosion for the soul!" This outdoor production featured the work of several artists creating a melodic fusion of dance, music, theatre, and multimedia performances exploring the theme of God’s faithfulness. This also marked David’s first recorded musical collaboration with his brother Joshua Ello in the techno-remake of his song I Sought The Lord, which made its debut during the production. David went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, acting/directing emphasis from the University of Houston, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In the professional music world, David has performed on the piano and harp for weddings, parties, and other events in addition to teaching music to children and young adults.  In the spring of 2006, he was invited to play the harp with his brother Joshua on violin for the Lance Armstrong Gala in Austin , TX , raising awareness and support for the fight against cancer. In 2007 David collaborated with his brother Joshua to finish the score for Master of Dreams,  a new musical about the adventures of Joseph. The production received a staged reading at the Houston Vineyard Storehouse the same year, and the recording of the concept album began months later. After the recording and debut of the Master of Dreams Concept Album in 2008, David relocated to Chicago to pursue further development of Master of Dreams and other original works.