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BIO

Mark is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. With Parallel Exit, he has created many original and award-winning works of physical theatre. Mark’s work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at Lincoln Center, BAM, The New Victory Theater, 59E59 Theaters, Symphony Space, and the Guggenheim Museum. He recently directed EXIT which toured across Germany. Mark was the Guest Director for three productions of The Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Mark was the Physical Comedy Consultant for Tony winner Christian Borle in the City Center Encores production of Me And My Girl. He was also the Creative Director for Vermont’s celebrated Circus Smirkus for five seasons.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Singing Ensemble

Singing Student of the St. Pierre Boys' School


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Second Annual PhysFestNYC Will Return in January

Broken Box Mime Theater will host the second annual PhysFestNYC, a 10-day physical theater festival in January 2025 at Stella Adler Center for the Arts. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!
Parallel Exit SUNSET CIRCUS Returns to New York City This Winter

Remember when circuses were innocent and full of wonder? Experience the magic of SUNSET CIRCUS, a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of the big top. Don't miss this enchanting production that will captivate audiences of all ages.
3AM THEATRE Opens Studio in Long Island City for Experimental Performing Artists

3AM Theatre's new studio in Long Island City offers performing artists the chance to experiment and connect with peers. Don't miss their upcoming shows: ESREVER, CONVENTUM, and MINDFUL MANIPULATIONS. Tickets available now!
3AM Theatre Returns With Monthly Performances, Installations, And More!

3AM Theatre opens a new studio in Long Island City, offering performing artists the chance to experiment and connect with peers. Monthly performances include CONVENTUM, MINDFUL MANIPULATIONS, and BOUNDLESS MOTION. Tickets available.
Experience Boundless Motion at 3AM Theatre's Residency Program

Join 3AM Theatre's residency program, Boundless Motion, where performing artists have the opportunity to develop new works or revise existing ones. Witness the culmination of their efforts in a performance that fosters dialogue across multiple art mediums.
3AM Theatre Presents MINDFUL MANIPULATIONS As Part Of The Inaugural Fall Season

3AM Theatre presents Mindful Manipulations as part of the Inaugural Fall Season from September 17 - December 10, 2023.
3AM Theatre to Present BOUNDLESS MOTION on Fridays This Fall

3AM Theatre will present BOUNDLESS MOTION as part of its Inaugural Fall Season, to be performed monthly on Fridays from September 15 - December 15, 2023 at 7pm & 9pm at its new studio in Long Island City.
3AM Theatre to Present CONVENTUM This Fall

3AM Theatre will present CONVENTUM as part of its Inaugural Fall Season, to be performed monthly on Saturdays from September 23 - December 9, 2023 at 7pm.
3AM Theatre Announces Inaugural Fall Season at New Studio in Long Island City

3AM Theatre has opened a studio in Long Island City, dedicated to offering performing artists from multiple disciplines the opportunity to experiment, explore their crafts, and connect with peers and audiences interested in fresh, innovative new work.
EVENTIDE Will Be Presented By 3AM Theatre at the Hand In Hand Circus Festival in June

3AM Theatre, an innovative physical theatre company led by former Martha Graham Dance Company soloist Andrea Murillo and circus artists and alumnus of the prestigious Ecole Nationale de Cirque and Cirque du Soleil Kyle Driggs, will present their evening-length production EVENTIDE as part of the FringeArts' 2021 Hand To Hand Circus Festival in Philadelphia.
Parallel Exit Presents ELEVATOR PITCH, New Free Online Physical Comedy Video Series

Three-time Drama Desk nominee Parallel Exit presents ELEVATOR PITCH - a free online physical comedy video series for the whole family. Each episode lasts as long as an elevator ride: 60 seconds or less, offering bite-sized physical comedy from the comfort of your device.
David Henry Hwang and More Featured in 'The Flashpaper: Theatre's Thoughts on Right Now'

Arts journalist and editor Mark Blankenship announced the debut of The Flashpaper: Theatre's Thoughts on Right Now, a new journal dedicated to the urgent ideas of contemporary theater artists.
Parallel Exit Presents an At-Home Edition of MOVE IT! Now Streaming

Parallel Exit presents an at-home edition of its annual free physical theatre performance series MOVE IT! While normally performed in a live setting, this year's edition is presented through a video showcasing some of Parallel Exit's colleagues working in physical theatre, dance-theatre, mime, puppetry, circus and variety.
Photo Flash: First Look at Parallel Exit's THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT

Parallel Exit presents the World Premiere of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT from March 7-29, 2019 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 W. 53rd Street, NYC. Performances: Tue-Sat at 8pm, Sat and Sun at 2pm, with additional shows on Sun 3/8 and Mon 3/9 at 8pm (opening night). No matinee on Sat 3/8.
Parallel Exit Presents The World Premiere Of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT In March

Three-time Drama Desk nominee Parallel Exit returns to New York City with THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT - an immersive audience experience featuring Joel Jeske in a solo comic performance as an artist, performer, and clown.A creative force who 'can get laughs simply by breathing' (The New York Times), Jeske invites audiences to participate in a multimedia performance and visual art installation with himself as the character, creator, and subject. The production offers Jeske's signature treatment of art, physical comedy, and audience interaction in a work that subversively asks us what we choose to value and why.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS Launches National Arena Tour This Summer

On the heels of World Circus Day on April 20th, BIG APPLE CIRCUS is thrilled to announce their first-ever, historic multi-city National Arena Tour, launching this summer in Georgia in partnership with Spectra.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS Welcomes New Ringmaster Stephanie Monseu

BIG APPLE CIRCUS announces that real-life wonder women will take the reins of the 41st season, led by new ringmaster Stephanie Monseu, for their annual Boston-area appearance, playing this spring at Northshore Mall, Peabody. Playing under the Big Top, the show will run from April 4 - May 5, 2019 and will feature a new Mirror Room VIP experience leading into the Big Top tent, with craft circus treats and entertainment for all ages.
Wonder Women Join BIG APPLE CIRCUS For Extended 41st Season

BIG APPLE CIRCUS is thrilled to announce that real-life wonder women will join the 41st season, led by new ringmaster Stephanie Monseu. The season will play an extended run from October 20, 2018 through January 27, 2019 at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park and will feature a brand-new Hall of Wonder leading into the Big Top tent, with organic, craft circus treats and entertainment for all ages. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Parallel Exit Performs At Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts

Parallel Exit, the three-time Drama Desk nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience, brought its unique brand of physical comedy to Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts.  Today's performance featured Artistic Director Mark Lonergan with Joel Jeske and Brent McBeth, shown here with a few of the Usdan campers.  They wowed the close to 1600-person crowd with an updated vaudeville style clowning which included jokes, magic and feats of wonder. The performance was presented as part of Usdan's 50th anniversary Festival series which has also included Flor de Toloache, an all female mariachi band; Mayhem Poets, and Sole Defined, among others.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mark Lonergan been in?

Mark Lonergan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Mark Lonergan been in?

Mark Lonergan has not appeared in the West End.

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