What’s in a Title?

For the first time, I am changing the title of one of my spec scripts. I have a horror/creature feature that can be described as a Jersey Devil tale previously titled The Pines but I have renamed the script simply Jersey Devil. Log line and greater description here. Now, I have retitled optioned material before. […]

“Riding The Comet” Promotional Video

This is a promotional video for the premiere of my drama Riding The Comet opening September 16, 2011, produced by Actors’ NET. It features me (the writer) and our director Kyla M. Donnelly giving preview commentary on the play. We hope to follow this up with short comments from the cast about their take on […]

“Roebling” Promo Video

ROEBLING by Mark Violi

I posted this a few weeks back but for anyone who may have missed it, please check out the promotional video I made for Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge. In a cooperative effort with Theater To Go, we have been attempting to gain some greater exposure for the play. Although Roebling is still […]

Honored to be Named Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

2011 Kelsey Theatre Awards

On the evening of August 13, 2011 at the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ I was honored to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. This was for my role as Lt. jg Daniel Kaffee in Aaron Sorkin’s A FEW GOOD MEN. I was quite surprised to hear my name called, […]

Announcing ‘The Blog’

In my search for a more efficient way to get news out about my projects and encourage discussion on a range of topics, I have adopted The Blog. The goals of The Blog include getting the word out on my own projects and experiences but also to generate discussion on your projects & encourage the […]

Riding the Comet to Premiere at Actors’ NET

I am proud to announce the world premiere production of my gripping drama, Riding the Comet, to be performed at the Heritage Center in Morrisville, PA for a three weekend run beginning Friday, September 16, 2011. Produced by the Actors’ NET of Bucks County, Riding the Comet launches the stage company’s sixteenth season. It was […]

Previous News Items

These are headlines that existed prior to the new blogging format. July 2011 – My stage drama RIDING THE COMET will be making its world premiere at Actors’ NET in Morrisville PA for a three week run. Directed by Kyla M Donnelly. Opening night is Friday September 16 running through October 2, 2011. More news […]