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Mark-Eugene Garcia

Birth Place: Arcadia, California

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Mark-Eugene Garcia is an award winning playwright and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and A.S.C.A.P. He is a graduate of the City College of New York and studied book and lyric writing with the Academy of New Musical Theatre in Los Angeles and the BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York.

His works include EIGHT TALES OF PEDRO (UnFringed Festival 2018 Best of Festival Award Winner) , STANDBY (Towle Theatre, New York International Fringe Festival- Encores Selection, New York Musical Theatre Festival, Next Link Selection), THE HOLY COWS OF CREDENCE SOUTH DAKOTA (PCTF- Outstanding Book of a new Musical and/or Play with Music- Nominee), FACING EAST: A NEW MUSICAL (Vancouver Ovation Award Outstanding New Work- Nominee), and (UN)MISSED CONNECTIONS (Jacob Weiser Playwriting Award for a Fully Realized Drama). His short works include WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR , ONE NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN BOOT, INSCRIPTIONS, and KEYS.

Mark-Eugene currently stars as Detective Mark Besim on Sidekick Productions new show DEMON DOCTOR as well has a reoccurring role as Simon on SKELETON CREW. Previous TV and FIlm roles include the original cast of ENCORE! on ABC with Kristen Bell, STRAPPED FOR DANGER (Danny), WASTED ON THE YOUNG, (Mateo), BLISS (Daniel), NOCTURNAL FURY (Charlie), and ALEKSANDR'S PRICE (Michael) THE MESSAGE BOARD (Charlie), and PIONEER ONE (Dr. Richard C. Hadfield) as well as commercial work for Jenny Craig. ​

​Mark-Eugene's stage roles vary from New York to California, including the shows INTO THE WOODS (The Baker), THE UNDERPANTS GODOT (Mark) , A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE (Jay Berman) (Winner- Seymore Peck Award for Sustained Excellence), THE TAINT OF EQUALITY OR I WANT YOUR SEX (Javier Pena), SIX SILENCES IN THREE MOVEMENTS (Sean), THE FULL MONTY (Teddy), LEAVES OF GRASS( soloist) HAMLET (Horatio), THE BOYS IN THE BAND (Larry), CITY OF ANGELS (Pasco,Eugene, Munoz u/s), TOYSOLDIERMARK at Fao Schwarz and many performances at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.

Mark-Eugene is a dramaturg with the New York Musical Theatre Festival. In 2017 he worked with the musical TEMPLE OF THE SOULS. In the 2018 Festival he was dramaturg for EMOJILAND and ILLUMINATI LIZARDS FROM OUTER SPACE. He was the dramaturg for ILLUMINATI LIZARDS FROM OUTER SPACE and KAFKA'S METAMORPHOSIS in New York Musical Festival 2019. In 2020, Mark was dramaturg for Fresh Fruit Festival's reading of PARTITIME by Gregory Marlow

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SHINING IN MISERY: A KING-SIZE PARODY to be Presented at 54 Below


Join in at 54 BELOW for SHINING IN MISERY: A KING-SIZE PARODY, a chilling evening of songs and comedy celebrating Stephen King's works. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Podcast


Broadway Podcast Network introduces a new podcast, THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Tune in for engaging discussions on drama literature and insightful interviews with industry professionals.

Review: Green Room 42 Boasts a Rainbow of Musical Colors from BMI's NEW WRITERS


The next generation of songwriters is busy working and took a night off to play and sing at The Green Room 42 on February 3rd. A full room of supportive music appreciators heard some new musical theatre-style material based on assignments like 'Imagine Blanche DuBois singing' or 'write a love song without the word 'love.''

A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February


Founded in 1917, the Drama Book Shop is a renowned NYC cultural institution. Join them on Tuesday evenings for insightful discussions.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards!  See who was selected audience favorite in Off-Broadway! Winners include SoHo Playhouse, Emering Artists Theatre and more!

See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop


Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Queens Theatre Honors Michael 'Sully' Sullivan and The MBS Group at its Annual Gala


On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Queens Theatre held its annual Gala, honoring Michael 'Sully' Sullivan, Chief of Staff to Steve Cohen - Owner of the NY Mets and CEO of Point72 and The MBS Group.

Review: Javier Garcia Breaks New Ground at 54 Below With MEXICO LINDO Y QUERIDO!


Javier Garcia's nightclub solo show debut was one for the record books.

Queens Theatre Adds New Performances Of EIGHT TALES OF PEDRO


Today, Queens Theatre announced it is adding four new performances of the award-winning play with music, Eight Tales of Pedro to the play's run.

WAITING IN THE WINGS The Musical Makes Stage Debut Next Week


Waiting In The Wings: The Musical was an multi-award winning film that played in festivals throughout the world, including in Africa, Canada, Australia, and Germany.  The film included many film icons, including Shirley Jones, Lee Meriwether, Sally Struthers, and Christopher Atkins.  

Queens Theatre Presents Award Winning Play, EIGHT TALES OF PEDRO By Mark-Eugene Garcia


This spring from Friday, April 28th - Sunday, May 7th, Queens Theatre is highlighting the voices of immigrants with its presentation of Eight Tales of Pedro, a play with music by Woodside, Queens-based playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia (ENCORE!, ABC) and Luis D'Elias.

Angie Schworer and Klea Blackhurst Join The Rigano Songbook's Ninth Annual Ides Of March Extravaganza


Brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano are back at the famous cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama for the ninth iteration of their annual Ides of March Extravaganza, their first live concert since 2019! The 9th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza will take place on March 19th at 7pm.

Review: SHINING IN MISERY at Capital City Theatre


From “Carrie” to “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams”, Shining in Misery a King Sized Parody, covers it all. People from Castle Rock, Derry, and even as far away as Jerusalem’s Lot, are raving about this amazing show! Sponsored in part by World Premier Wisconsin, Capital City Theatre, has really embraced their desire to give voice to new works.

World Premiere Wisconsin To Host Inaugural Festival Celebrating New Plays And Musicals, March 1- June 30


Four years in the making, after extensive planning and collaboration amongst a team of noted Wisconsin theater professionals, World Premiere Wisconsin has announced its inaugural festival comes to Wisconsin this spring.

Capital City Theatre 2022-2023 Season to Feature NEWSIES and More


Capital City Theatre, Madison's professional regional musical theatre company, has announced their 2023-2023 season. Tickets are on sale now at www.Overture.org for Shining in Misery – A King Size Parody, Disney's Newsies and You Shine: 10 Years of Find Your Light.

Queens Theatre Announces THE THREE MUSKETEERS, ROMEO & JULIET, and More in 34th Season Lineup 


Queens Theatre (QT) has announced its 34th season lineup. The new season, which will extend from October 2022 to May 2023 will launch with exciting productions including a new adaptation of the swashbuckling adventure The Three Musketeers and the enduring tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet by The Acting Company and feature a diverse array of affordable programming, including theatre, dance, special events, and family shows.

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