Theater Work
265
Productions
5
Continents
88
Theater Companies
Mario is a multi-hyphenated and prolific theater practitioner whose specialty is Dramaturgy.
As of today, Mario has worked in 265 theatrical productions in 5 continents. This experience includes:
Dramaturgy
Design
Directing
Improvisational Theater
Stage and Production Management
Theater Administration and Leadership
Contact Mario and tell him how he can support you in your theatrical pursuits!
Dramaturgy
This is Mario's theatrical specialty and passion.
Mario will work with you to find the best way to support you and the story you want to tell.
Mario has experience supporting writers of all backgrounds and levels of experience, ability, and education. Mario is especially proud of his work supporting neurodivergent and BIPOC writers.
"the BEST dramaturg in town"
- Agastya Kohli, Drama Wing Director, Pratidhwani
- Agastya Kohli, Drama Wing Director, Pratidhwani
Design
Mario has designed sound, lights, video, and projections for a number of theater productions, both scripted and unscripted.
Mario was the Resident Designer for the Phoenix Theater, Associate Technical Director for Unexpected Productions, and the Technical Director for 18th & Union.
Directing
As a director, Mario believes in collaborative storytelling. For him, theater is about creating something none of us could have created on our own.
Mario's directing experience includes scripted productions, readings, improvised shows, and virtual productions.
Some favorites include
Black Sheep by Hyeun Park
DreamTales, an improvised play.
Small Journeys before the Unbreakable Dawn (staged reading) by Preston Choi
Improv Theater
Improvisational Theater holds a special place in Mario's heart. Since his first class in 2008, Mario has not stopped improvising. He has improvised on stage and off stage as a technical improviser, director, dramaturg, and producer,
Mario has performed, taught, and coached improv in the US, Canada, Peru, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Slovenia Turkey, and Australia.
Mario has also led workshops for Australia's Improvention Festival, the Istanbul International Improv Festival, and Theater Momentum's Dramatic Improv Festival.
"Mario is the hardest-working person in Seattle theater."
- David Gassner, Producing Artistic Director 18th & Union
- David Gassner, Producing Artistic Director 18th & Union
Stage/Production Management
Mario is a Stage and Production Manager* with experience working in professional productions, theater festivals, youth theater, improvisation, and virtual theater. Mario also has experience managing productions following AEA, IATSE, and SDC guidelines.
Mario's focus when Stage Managing is creating an accessible and welcoming space where directors, cast, designers, and crew can do their best creative work.
* Mario is not currently a member of AEA.
Theater Administration
Mario's experience in theater administration and leadership includes:
Founding Executive Director of the Online Dramaturg
Co-Vice President of Sound Theatre's Board of Directors
Technical Director / PSM of 18th & Union: an arts space.
Associate Technical Director at Unexpected Productions
Mario is known for his transformational skills, grounded leadership, and always putting people first.
Some theater companies Mario has worked with:
