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Politics and Storytelling

By and large, I avoid anything political during my programs. I am passionate about many causes, but I know that most organizations prefer to take neutral position. So in my work, I am often silent—unless I am asked to address an issue. I put this caveat in because I do like to work and prefer not […]

Seven Tips for Students Writing With a Computer

I’ve been using computers as a writer for more than three and a half decades. Here are seven quick tips to help you prevent crashes and always turn in your best work. Follow these, to improve your writing, get better grades, and have less stress! (Click here for a printable one-page version of this article: […]

The Succah Contest

A Succah is a temporary building or hut, constructed to celebrate the harvest. You’re supposed to eat your meals in it. This reading was recorded at the Tamarisk Senior Center.

What I promise to deliver in schools

Students love assemblies. Their day is disrupted, they “get out of class”, and are engaged in a completely atypical way. Teachers and administrators can be wary or resistant. They have schedules, agendas, curriculums, standards and budgets, and often don’t trust that anything of value will be accomplished. We know, and studies have shown, that arts programs in schools enrich education, […]

Mark’s Transmit Joy Author/Storyteller Brochure for Schools

For a printable PDF of my latest brochure for schools… Click here! If you’d like us to mail you a brochure, let us know by filling out the form below:

Summer Reading for Kids eBook Deal

Only $2.99 for an awesome ebook! Want to encourage reading? Want to share one book with your whole family? The price for the ebook will be half off! ($2.99) through September 1. My book, “Every Hero Has a Story” is available in hardcover, softcover and ebook. Get your copy today on Amazon.com • iBooks • GooglePlay • Kobo • Nook And if […]

Front of the Hand – Not continuing…

Hi all, I’ve decided not to continue with “The Front of the Hand” at this time. While I felt that the first two installments “worked” in terms of performance for the live audiences, I also knew that the material was becoming darker. The three gigs I’ve done since the first two were all for young […]

Free Performance Saturday @fringepvd

Come and see the show! 10am to 3pm. I’m on at 11. http://www.fringepvd.org/family-fring... at Providence’s Peace & Plenty Park

The Front of the Hand – Chapter One

“The Front of the Hand” is a story that is being improvised and serialized over the course of this summer. This is the Second Installment Chapter One – Ruby

The Front of the Hand Podcast – Prologue

“The Front of the Hand” is a story that is being improvised and serialized over the course of this summer. This is the First Installment Prologue – Ian’s War