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Peter Michael Marino

Peter Michael Marino has worked extensively as a director, writer, teacher, producer and actor. He is a member of The Dramatists Guild, AEA, SAG/AFTRA, and a graduate of the Commercial Theater Institute.

BIO

Peter Michael Marino has worked extensively as a director, writer, teacher, producer and actor. He is a member of The Dramatists Guild, AEA, SAG/AFTRA, and a graduate of the Commercial Theater Institute.


He is an award-winning solo show teacher, director, producer and performer, and the creator and co-producer of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 400 world-premiere, international solo comedies at The People’s Improv Theater.

Solo show directing credits include: Amy Marcs’ Nice T*ts, Mark Demayo’s 20 & Out, Mark Giordano’s Mad Man and dozens more. His long-running solo comedy Desperately Seeking the Exit chronicled the unmaking of his West End musical flop Desperately Seeking Susan; receiving 5-star reviews and a London transfer.

His 2015 solo chat show spoof, Late with Lance!, played everywhere from London to Orlando. His current solo show deconstruction, Show Up, is improvised and about the audience and tours internationally in 2017.

Pete’s production company PM2 Entertainment, has presented the NYC debut of Joe's NYC Bar, David Mills: Shame!, Jason Kravits’ Off the Top!, LA comedy duo Moby Alpha, and the acclaimed solo show hit David Carl’s Celebrity One-Man Hamlet.

www.petermmarino.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Immersive]
Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Performer [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Immersive Production, 2019
Performer

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Peter Michael Marino's DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Special Performance at Inwood Art Works Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026

Peter Michael Marino presents a solo show about the creation and collapse of his 2007 West End musical DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, which closed after one month, featuring rare footage from London and Tokyo productions.
SHOW UP, KIDS! Interactive Comedy To Return To The Rat In Dumbo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

The family-friendly comedy 'Show Up, Kids!' will celebrate its 8-year run with a return to The Rat in DUMBO. The kids (and their grownups) help create a comedy show on the spot by choosing plot, props, characters, costumes, and settings.
Jackie Beat, Tammie Brown, Penny Arcade, Murray Hill & More Will Perform at The Foundry in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

The Foundry in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and NYC producers Spin Cycle announced a second season of co-produced shows, featuring Tammie Brown, Murray Hill, Jeff Hiller, Penny Arcade, and Jackie Beat, among others.
PLANET OF THE GRAPES to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

Peter Michael Marino's tabletop sci-fi parody PLANET OF THE GRAPES makes its world premiere at the Pleasance Courtyard, following sold-out US previews. The show reimagines the 1968 film Planet of the Apes with puppets and kitchen supplies.
PLANET OF THE GRAPES to Make NYC Stage Debut at Under St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Peter Michael Marino's sci-fi tabletop comedy Planet of the Grapes, a lockdown-era hit, is set to play Under St. Marks on the Lower East Side before heading to Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
PLANET OF THE GRAPES to Present NYC Dates Before Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Planet of the Grapes, a tabletop sci-fi comedy where talking grapes enslave humans, will play Brooklyn and the Lower East Side before heading to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by creator Peter Michael Marino.
Michael Quinn's FELTMAN: WORLD'S FIRST HOT DOG to Return to the Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Michael Quinn's solo show Feltman: World's First Hot Dog, will return to Chain Theatre in New York, tracing the origin of the hot dog through Charles Feltman's rise in Coney Island and Quinn's own connection to the brand.
POWERSUITS Will Come to Town Hall Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Town Hall Theater will present POWERSUITS on Friday, April 3—a bold, laugh-out-loud show created and performed by Middlebury College professors Michole Biancosino (Theatre) and Lida Winfield (Dance).
FELTMAN: WORLD'S FIRST HOT DOG is Coming to the 36th Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

In Feltman: World's First Hot Dog, running at the 36th street theater, audiences travel back to 19th-century Coney Island as Charles Feltman invents what would become an American icon.
SHOW UP, KIDS! is Coming to ShapeShifter in Park Slope
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

The interactive family comedy SHOW UP, KIDS! will entertain audiences at ShapeShifter in Park Slope every Saturday in February. This long-running, interactive show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids' show.
Theater Resources Unlimited Celebrates Fifth Year of Weekly Community Gatherings
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating five years of weekly Community Gatherings, having hosted more than 250 conversations since April 2020.
SHOW UP, KIDS! Interactive Family Comedy To Return To DUMBO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Following capacity crowds, the interactive family comedy 'Show Up, Kids!' will return to The Rat NYC in DUMBO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Bebe Tabickman Brings SHOW UP, KIDS! to The Rat in DUMBO
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

Singer, actress, and improvisor Bebe Tabickmanis the newest host who will take the reigns when the main attraction doesn't show up in the interactive family comedy 'Show Up, Kids!'
DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY By E. M. Lewis To Premiere At Women In Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Project Y Theatre will present the World Premiere of Dorothy's Dictionary written by E. M. Lewis as part of their 10th Annual Women in Theatre Festival at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Learn more!
IndieSpace Now Accepting Applications For $1000 Pay Your People Grants
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, is currently accepting applications for $1000 Pay Your People grants.
Kento Morita Joins SHOW UP, KIDS! at Q.E.D. Astoria
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Actor and comedian Kento Morita takes the reins of the hapless host in the long-running, interactive family comedy 'Show Up, Kids!' in Queens at Q.E.D. in Astoria at 11 a.m. on Saturday mornings, September 21 & 28.
Amina Henry's THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN To Premiere At Women In Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Catch the premiere of Amina Henry's THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN at the Women in Theatre Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Mile Square Theatre Reveals Lineup Of Shows For All Ages This May
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Comedian John Franklin, Paper Bag Players, Between Broadway Variety Hour, and more will grace the Hoboken stage at Mile Square Theatre.
SHOW UP, KIDS New Jersey Premiere Announced At Mile Square Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Experience the New Jersey premiere of SHOW UP, KIDS at Mile Square Theatre. This interactive family-friendly show promises a unique theatrical experience for all ages.
IndieSpace To Present THE BIG GIVE At Chelsea Factory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

IndieSpace will present their annual event The Big Give on Tuesday, November 28th at 7pm at Chelsea Factory.

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