“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 […]
‘Riding the Comet’ Named to Top 5 of 2011 List
Respected theater reviewer for the Princeton Packet (NJ), Bob Brown, has picked my drama RIDING THE COMET as one of the Top Five Best Area Stage Productions of 2011. Appearing alongside his favorite major professional productions, RIDING THE COMET is listed in the Top Five of Student/Community/Small Professional Productions of 2011. Directed by Kyla M. […]
‘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 […]
Measuring Audience Reaction
Along with the theater adage “Another opening, another show” comes the less celebrated “Another closing, another final curtain”. The premiere of my World War II stage drama Riding the Comet has come and gone. By all accounts it was a great success. Flattering reviews were printed which is always nice. But going in, I knew […]
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: Playing Evil
This is the second 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 John Helmke and Bill Schnakenberg and their comments on the show, experience and playing their evil roles. View the first video featuring me […]