Screenplays (completed)
The Doorman
Have you ever wondered whether an Emu farmer from Iowa could “make it” in the Big Apple? (Emu \e-mew\ n. a large, flightless Australian bird, similar to, but smaller than an ostrich)
After Billy Foster discovers his father died a hero New York City doorman, he leaves the farm to follow in his father’s footsteps. To make it, he must survive his boot camp instructor at the Doorman Academy, a drag queen roommate in the West Village and an unrequited love with the building owner’s daughter. (comedy)
The Doorman was a second rounder at the Austin Screenwriting Contest!
President Dad
Seventh-grader Josh Burke launches a campaign to get his dad elected president of the United States. In the process, he gets a dose of hard-nosed Washington politics and learns the value of family, friendship and being true to one’s self. (family/action)
The Bradley’s Family Safari
On the advice of his therapist, accountant Don Bradley takes his family on an African camping safari to earn some respect for himself and improve family dynamics. He must contend with an incompetent tour guide, a passenger in pursuit of his wife and the wilds of Africa to keep the family together and alive! (family/action/comedy)
Paper Plane
Music/Lyrics/Guitar/Vocals: David Barish
Still Got You
Music/Lyrics/Vocals/Guitar: David Barish
Closer to My Heart
Music/Lyrics: David Barish
Drums: Ben Simborski
Bass: Susan Potoroka
Guitar/Vocals: David Barish
Roaming
Music/Lyrics: David Barish
Drums/Vocals: Ben Simborski
Bass: Susan Potoroka
Guitar: David Barish
Can’t Fill Your Heart with Love (studio version)
Music/Lyrics/Guitar/Vocals: David Barish
Bass: Susan Potoroka
Drums: Ben Simborski
I Venture into the Stand Up Comedy World – Watch Out Kenny Bania
Dave’s first ever stand up comedy performance at the Fanatic Salon, Friday September 29, 2017. These day, he cringes at the sight of his bass and this performance. Feel free to laugh AT or with me.