America's most uncoordinated childhood ballet and tap student before discovering that her talents were music and writing, Marakay Rogers finally traded in her violin for law school when she realized that she might make more money in law than she did performing with the Potomac Symphony and in orchestra pits around the mid-Atlantic. Unfortunately, she forgot to factor in the student loan repayments! She has never recovered from being chewed out by Terrence Mann in public for hanging up her bow.
A graduate of Wilson College (PA), Marakay is also a writer, film reviewer and interviewer. Additionally, as of 2014, she serves as vice-chair of the Advisory Board of the Beaux Arts Society, Inc. and is a member of GALECA.
She's also taught college-level communications, writing, theatre criticism and English literature classes, has received multiple writing awards for several small-press novels, and is listed in Marquis' "Who's Who in America". She has done additional post-collegiate English and drama studies coursework with Open University (UK) in drama and literature.
Her junior high English teacher was Broadway star Katrina Yaukey's mother, Kay Yaukey. (Her high school math teacher was Ordean Yaukey, Katrina Yaukey's father, but between Marakay's mother, an editor, and Katrina's mother, English won out.) Marakay is senior theatre critic for Central Pennsylvania and a senior editor for BWWBooksWorld as well as a classical music reviewer. In her free time, Marakay practices law and often gets it right.
Dominic Keating of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE Talks Blu-ray Discs & More
September 12, 2013
September 12, 2013
Dominic Keating, one of the stars of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE, spoke at Dragon Con in Atlanta about the new Blu-Ray release, the infamous series finale, and cast updates
BWW Interview: Michael Cerveris Talks FRINGE, Public Theater's FUN HOME & More!
September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013
The star of ASSASSINS, SWEENEY TODD, and Fox Television's FRINGE discusses careers on stage and small screen and the audiences that appreciate them.
BWW Reviews: PRiMA Theatre Premieres Elton John's AIDA In Lancaster
September 10, 2013
September 10, 2013
Director Dan Deal brings the Egypt of Elton John and Tim Rice to life at the Ware Center for PRiMA Theatre
BWW Reviews: BLEACHER BUMS Bring The Joy of Cubs Games to Theatre Harrisburg
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
The Krevsky Center becomes Krevsky Stadium as the Cubs take to the field, and a crazy bunch of Cubs fans take to the bleachers
BWW Interview: Lee Wilkof of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Unveils New Film Project, NO PAY, NUDITY
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
The Tony-nominee stage veteran prepares to get behind the camera with a script about stage actors and their definitions of success
BWW Reviews: EPAC's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Shines Like Its Crystal Figurines
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
Director Rich Repkoe and a tight, talented cast bring Tennessee Williams' classic play alive on stage in Lancaster County.
BWW Reviews: MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple
September 1, 2013
September 1, 2013
Seth Greenleaf directs a varied ensemble in the musical comedy that shows the common experiences of women of a certain age.
BWW Reviews: HAIRSPRAY Keeps Allenberry Playhouse Held Firmly in Place
August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013
The current production, directed by Dan Dunn, is easily the playhouse's best show this season.
Annual Summer Triple Arts Intensive Completes Its Run
August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013
The annual summer high school theatre intensive run by Tony nominees Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise presented new takes on ANNIE and MATILDA, while encouraging student self-discovery
BWW Reviews: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Brings Man-Eating Adventure To Gettysburg Community Theatre
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Director Greg Trax brings the horrific Audrey II to sing its way into infamy on the Gettysburg Community Theatre stage
BWW Reviews: Ludwig's FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Scores At Rainbow Dinner Theatre
August 25, 2013
August 25, 2013
Owners Cynthia and David DiSavino star in Ken Ludwig's send-up of the country club set and their clubs
BWW Reviews: THE BIKINIS Sing And Dance Out The Gretna Season
August 24, 2013
August 24, 2013
Director Jason Summers and four powerhouse singers recreate the girl groups of the Sixties on stage at Gretna Theatre
BWW Reviews: Peter S. Fischer's PRAY FOR US SINNERS
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
Peter S. Fischer's latest Joe Bernardi mystery combines an on-screen Hitchcock thriller with Joe's own latest case
BWW Interviews: Dawn Trautman of THE BIKINIS at Gretna - Taking Risks and Breaking Rules
August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013
She's not just a triple-treat actor -- her work as a life coach lets her pick roles with meaning for her.
BWW Reviews: Destination ARTS! Gallery Fest in Waynesboro, PA - Weekend Getaway In South-Central Pennsylvania
August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
A small Pennsylvania town is now a large gallery scene at the moment, in close range to Baltimore, Philly and DC, and not that far from New York -- and it's a prime location for your next 2 or 3 day weekend.
BWW Reviews: LEADER OF THE PACK Closes Totem Pole Playhouse 2013 Season
August 21, 2013
August 21, 2013
The jukebox musical of Ellie Greenwich hits closes the 2013 season for Totem Pole with the roar of motorcycles and the harmonies of the Shirelles
BWW Interviews: Mary-Mitchell Campbell on ASTEP - A BIG FISH in Broadway's Charity Works Pond
August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
The noted musical director, currently taking on BIG FISH, also takes on the issues of children, poverty, and education with her arts organization, ASTEP
BWW Reviews: Oyster Mill's ALMOST, MAINE is Just About, Perfect
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013
The popular collection of almost-romantic vignettes is on stage at Oyster Mill Playhouse, and may be the best play of their season to date.
BWW Reviews: GREENHORN By Anna Olswanger Is More Than A Holocaust Story
August 17, 2013
August 17, 2013
A young Polish survivor comes to an American yeshiva. Can the other students accept his differences -- and his secrets?
BWW Reviews: Massie's HELL GATE Is A Thrill Ride Of Historic Proportions
August 17, 2013
August 17, 2013
Elizabeth Massie's soon-to-be-released horror-mystery gives Coney Island's adventurous side a whole new meaning
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