Mark-Brian Sonna

Mark-Brian was born in Chicago and raised in Irapuato, Mexico. He has performed extensively throughout the DFW Metroplex since 1980 in a variety of roles from Musical Comedy, Classical Ballet, Tragedy, and to Improvisational work. He's performed on diverse stages: the inaugural performance at the Latino Cultural Center, Malachite Room, Theatre Three, McFarland, The Majestic, Stage West, Teatro Dallas, etc. He has done more versions of the Nutcracker in regional Ballet companies than can be counted on both hands and feet. He also has copious positive reviews on file for his over 100 stage performances should you have a free afternoon to peruse them.

Mark-Brian was seen nationally on Telemundo as Dr. Monsalve in the prime time telenovela "La Ley del Silencio;" the award winning film "The Soul Gatherer" which is based on his play. He's done various roles in various movies and has done extensive voice over work.

He also created the National Goldstar Award Winning "The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker!" which won the National Goldstar Award "the Nutty" for being the most beloved Nutcracker in the USA.

Besides performing, Mark-Brian stays busy producing theatre. He is the artistic director of MBS Productions, a theatre company that specialies in World Premieres.