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in the valley is changing, and in change there is hope;
this is what we as artists strive to do... not create false hope but dig
as hard and deep as we can to find the best part of human beings.
M&D Productions is on the cutting edge of this hope.
All of our events are performed as "Community-minded Theatre."
We only hire "local" actors, vendors, and ask for "local"
support.
This makes us a true "Community Organization."
It is our goal to reach out to individuals and tickle their social conscience,
while raising some much needed money for various worthy causes.
M&D Productions,
an IRS 501(c)-3 non-profit organization, is a unique
"community theatre"
in that we perform plays on issues that effect
us as human beings. Comedies and Drama alike.
Mark DeLancey Managing Director Born in Ohio and raised in Pennsylvania, Mark had humble beginnings coming from a "steel forging town" outside of Pittsburgh. Being one of a set of identical triplets, he began early trying to set himself apart from the others, by joining the Art Institute of Pittsburgh to become a Set Designer. But only to throw himself right back into the triplet mold by joining the Marine Corps with his brothers and creating a worlds record as the first set of triplets ever to do so.
service, Mark decided to take an early retirement, and with his partner moved to Maui, Hawaii to continue his lifelong ambition of theatre. While in Hawai'i, he became an intrinsic part of the three main Theatre companies. In 1999, armed with the idea that "theatre should make a difference in peoples lives and serve the community," Ken and Mark started M&D Productions. |
Ken Martin Artistic Director One of the Founders of M&D Productions, Ken was born in Maine and has lived in such places as Phoenix, San Diego and even Maui, Hawai'i, Ken calls Conway, NH home. Having 13 generations in New England, it's easy to see why. Ken started his career in theater at the age of 17 as the lead in a Kennett High School production of "Godspell" in 1981.
Artistic Director of 6 magazines while living in California. Ken met his partner Mark in California and together they moved to Maui. While there they worked extensively in theatre with the Iao Theatre, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui Academy of Performing Arts, Studio H'Poko and Theatre, Theatre Maui in Lahaina. Upon returning to Conway in 1999 and with the idea that theatre has a responsibility to educate as well a entertain, Mark & Ken started M&D Productions. The rest is, as they say, history. |
Christy Mackie-Hikel Educational Director Christy has been involved with theatre for almost twenty years. As a teenager she co-wrote and acted in a professional production for the Vancouver Theatre Company that ran for five years and travelled to five differnt countries. Moving into TV and film Christy co-wrote an award winning TV series as well being a member of a live TV improv show. She missed theatre though and starting teaching youth theatre groups in Vancouver and Washington State. Christy is very excited in her current position as educational director for M&D Productions where she gets to share her love of theatre and the stage with valley residents. |
All of our shows are either "Award Winners" fresh from Broadway, or pertinent to the cause of the benefactor selected.
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AWARDS 2007 New England Theatre Conference - Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement 2005 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Show - Equus 2005 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Supporting Actress - Shana Myers/Coyote On A Fence 2005 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Set Design - Mark DeLancey/Coyote On A Fence 2004 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - The Matty Award - For Vision and Tenacity 2003 New Hampshire Magazine's - Best of NH - Best Theatre for a Cause 2003 New Hampshire Magazine's - Editor's Choice - Top Cultural Hot Spots 2003 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Actress - Rosemarie Lamb-Deane/A Lion In Winter 2003 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Supporting Actor - Gabe Crowl/The Importance of Being Earnest 2002 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Show - The Glass Menagerie 2002 New Hampshire Theatre Awards - Best Director - Richard Russo/The Glass Menagerie
Over the past few years we have also received Top Five Nominations in the following categories from the New Hampshire Theatre Awards (NHTA):
2005 NHTA - Best Director - Dennis O'Neil/Equus 2005 NHTA - Best Director - Ken Martin/Coyote On A Fence 2005 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress - Fallon Carter/Equus 2005 NHTA - Best Set Design - Mark DeLancey/Equus 2005 NHTA - Best Actor - Ken Martin/Equus 2005 NHTA - Best Show - Coyote On A Fence 2004 NHTA - Best Supporting Actor - Scott Katrycz/Dinner With Friends 2004 NHTA - Best Director - Ken Martin/Dinner With Friends 2003 NHTA - Best Actor - Richard Russo/A Lion In Winter 2003 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress - Christy Mackie-Hikel/A Lion In Winter 2003 NHTA - Best Director - Ken Martin/A Lion In Winter 2002 NHTA - Best Actress - Laurie Carroll/The Glass Menagerie
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Seeking Interested Community Members for all Board Positions!
Help us keep quality theater alive, theater that not only entertains, but
also gives back to many
worthwhile non-profit organizations. We are always looking for Volunteers, Actors, Directors, Artists, Dancers, Singers, Musicians, etc...
to help us grow and become a focal point for the "Arts" in the Mt. Washington Valley.