It was his time growing up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire where Dan Marois “got the bug” for theater and entertainment. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University in English and Communications and has spent most of his career in healthcare marketing and public relations. Currently, he is a self-employed writer, actor and producer. He is a co-owner, with his wife, Denise of Mystery for Hire, one of New England's premiere murder mystery dinner theater troupes that has performed to over 75,000 since 1995. (www.mysteryforhire.net) He is also the founder of Mainely Improv-On the Spot Comedy, an improv troupe that performs spontaneously just about anywhere. He is a member of the American Theater Critics Association and has been a theater reviewer for over 20 years having given his commentary for over 300 productions. He’s appeared on stage in such diverse productions as Fiddler on the Roof to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He’s personally appeared in nearly 1000 mystery themed dinner productions where he has “done the crime” but “never the time.” Marois can be reached at dmarois2@gmail.com.
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First Show:
West Side Story. It featured Debbie Allen as Anita.Favorite Show:
Hunchback of Notre DameFavorite Stories:
- Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse - Such an inspiring story of overcoming hardship and creating success.
- Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre - Such a unique take on the biblical story depicted. Seacoast Rep is an amazing theatre.
- Review: THE DA VINCI CODE at Ogunquit Playhouse - A nice world premiere with Dan Brown in the audience.
- Review: SWEENEY TODD-THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Seacoast Repertory Theatre - Such a great play with an amazing cast.
- Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY-A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Rochester Opera House - What a pleasant surprise to see this production. It is really fun with a crazy plot and wonderful music. The Rochester Opera House rocks!
Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
What did our critic think of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? Known for its untraditional stagings of productions and a flair for the unexpected, (Remember their production of “Man of La Mancha” with a female actor in the lead role?) The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has scored another outstanding hit with its current production of Children of Eden.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
A great ending to a stellar season at the Rep
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY-A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Rochester Opera House
October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023
What a great treat. Pure fun in Rochester, NH.
Review: TOOTSIE at Ogunquit Playhouse
October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023
What happens when 'he' becomes 'she' in order to advance a theater career? The answer is Tootsie.
Review: YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU at Footlights Theatre
September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023
One of the best intimate theater experiences of the year.
2024 Season at Seacoast Repertory Theatre Revealed
August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023
The Seacoast Repertory Theater in Portsmouth has announced its 2024 season, one they are calling “The Spark of Creation!”
Review: FULLY COMMITTED at The Barnstormers Theatre
August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023
Doug Shapiro does an amazing job of creating over 40 characters in this solo performance show.
Review: THE STRANGER at The Barnstormers Theatre
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
“The Stranger” provides a nice venture into the sleuthing world at this historic summer theater.
Review: ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFEN at Ogunquit Playhouse
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFEN at Ogunquit Playhouse?
Review: HAIR- THE TRIBAL LOVE ROCK MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
'Hair' is well worth seeing especially for those who lived through the tumultuous times.
Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at The Barnstormers
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
Discover the hilarious and charming production of 'ARSENIC AND OLD LACE' at The Barnstormers Theatre. Experience the absurdity and wit of this timeless play as Mortimer Brewster uncovers the darkly funny secrets of his unconventional family. Laugh out loud with this unforgettable comedy!
Review: NUNSENSE At The Barnstormers Theatre
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023
Everything is pure fun in the production of Nunsense currently playing at The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth as it enters its 93rd season.
Review: SINGING IN THE RAIN at Ogunquit Playhouse
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
What did our critic think of SINGING IN THE RAIN at Ogunquit Playhouse?
Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse?
Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023
What did our critic think of GHOST THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?
Feature: Seacoast Rep Opens New Studio
April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023
The Rep Studios, Seacoast Repertory Theatre's new performance art studio space, is officially open.
Previews: GHOST- THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023
Opening this Friday, April 21 with performances running through May 14, The Seacoast Repertory Theatre Presents: Ghost - The Musical, a spectacle of dance, special effects, and magic with its largest live orchestra to date.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall
March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse At The Music Hall? On December 4, 1956, at a time when their individual careers were on different trajectories, four musical legends gathered at Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee to record a few tunes. It would be the one and only time that the four musicians ever jammed together in a recording studio.
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