Mark first gained recognition as a writer with his play, Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge. Staged readings of this historic drama were held at Kelsey Theater (NJ) and again at Villagers Theatre (NJ) where it received their New Playwright's Award. Roebling played to sold-out crowds making its world premiere as a full production at Actor’s NET (PA) kicking off their 2009-2010 season. Another performace run is slated for Fall 2010.
Mark has also penned the gripping World War II stage drama Riding the Comet which was read to a full house at Actors’ NET in May 2009.
Also an accomplished screenwriter, Mark’s mob comedy set at the Jersey Shore, Mobbed Up (aka Boardwalk Nights) is in development with Starline Films (NY). His sports comedy feature titled Wiff was optioned to Clear Pictures Entertainment (Hollywood). Mark has recently completed two new screenplays, an action/comedy titled Test Drive and a horror/creature feature The Pines. Both of these titles are being marketed and are available for sale/review.
Mark is also an active stage and on-screen actor. Having appeared in dozens of stage roles including: Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Clifford in Deathtrap, Dr. Seward in Dracula, Starcat in Psycho Beach Party and most recently as Ben in The Sunshine Boys at Kelsey Theatre. His on-screen credits include commercials for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia 76'ers as well as the independent film The Book of Caleb and the Peter Jackson directed film The Lovely Bones. |