“Comet” Rides Again
“Riding the Comet” is an official selection of the New York Theater Festival Summerfest Thrilled to announce Riding the Comet will be back on stage as a selection of the NY Theater Festival’s Summerfest. I’ve been eager to get Comet back on stage ever since the premiere production at Actors’ NET in 2011. The show […]
Final Weekend to Catch “ROEBLING” in Trenton
This historic drama thrilled audiences in its first week and continues for final performances May 24 & 25, 2014 ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge dramatizes the true story of Trenton’s Roebling family as they overcome terrible obstacles to build the Brooklyn Bridge. The gripping story and powerful performances inspired one audience member to […]
Funding for “ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge”
As I have previously announced, my drama ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge is in development with Theater To Go for a limited run New York City production. Through a partnership with Fractured Atlas, we are able to accept tax-deductible donations. And the time for funding is now! We’re seeking $36,000 or more in […]
‘ROEBLING: The Story of The Brooklyn Bridge’ Prepares For A New York Run
The new drama Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge is in development for a New York City professional production. Produced through special arrangement between the author Mark Violi and Theater To Go. Theater To Go is well known throughout the Mid Atlantic region for their unique interactive theater events and is helmed by Ruth […]
The Most Important Word in Theater
Known to the theater chiefly as an actor and playwright, you might think I would consider the most important word in theater to be “yes”. “Yes, Mark you have the part.” “Yes, we’re producing your new show.” “Yes, Mr. Violi, the girl up front has your check.” Before we can get to these all important […]
Riding The Comet – Preview Trailer Video
My play, Riding The Comet, continues its world premiere run through October 2, 2011 at Actors’ NET of Bucks County, Morrisville PA. Directed by Kyla M. Donnelly. This is trailer-style preview of the production. Tickets & info: www.actorsnetbucks.org
Riding The Comet – Actors’ Preview: Family
This is the fourth of four promotional videos for the premiere of my drama Riding The Comet opening September 16, 2011, produced by Actors’ NET. This video features actors Kate Skelly, Anna Chandless and Ed Patton discussing the play and their roles as a French resistance family hosting American GIs in German-Occupied France in WWII. […]
Riding The Comet – Actors’ Preview – Behind the Lines
This is the third in a series of four promotional videos for the premiere of my drama Riding The Comet opening September 16, 2011, produced by Actors’ NET. This video features actors Patrick Albanesius and Brian Jason Kelly discussing the play and their roles as American GIs trapped behind the lines in German-Occupied France in […]
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 […]