Peter Michael Marino Shows Up In Schroon

Schroon's Sunday in the Park series on July 15 features Peter Michael Marino and his one man show. Pete has performed in dozens of NYC, regional, international productions, and countless developmental workshops. Showtime is 1 pm

Photo: Alicia Levy

Here is Pete's bio:

He provided the comic relief in STOMP for five years Off-Broadway, in sixty-five USA cities, Canada, and South America. On film, he portrayed John Dean in Spike Lee's She Hate Me. Television appearances include Late Show with David Letterman, Cyberchase, Guiding Light, All My Children, and As the World Turns. Pete's voice has been heard on hundreds of television and radio commercials for very important beverages, banks, bands, and perfumes. He recently created the role of Bart Needles in Parallel Exit's The Final Reel.  

His critically acclaimed solo show Desperately Seeking the Exit recounted the making and unmaking of his West End musical Desperately Seeking Susan and played NYC, Manchester, Long Lake, Ft. Myers, Philly Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, and a month-long run at London's Leicester Square Theatre.

Pete's solo chat show spoof Late with Lance! played NYC's Triple Crown, Arts Theatre West End, Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, and Hollywood Fringe.

His current work, Show Up, is an improvised solo comedy based on the life experiences of the audience that also delves into mental health issues. This critically acclaimed comedy received 5-star reviews at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe and has played NYC, Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, and Orlando. It was awarded Best Solo Show at the Pittsburgh Fringe, and received a Critic's Pick at the Cincy Fringe. The show returns to Edinburgh in August 2018 at the Counting House, along with the new family-friendly version Show Up, Kids!