Marco – The Writer
What Critics Are Saying About Marco's Writing
PLAYS:
LA LUZ DE UN CIGARRILLO:
Una Historia Dominican-York (Drama)
("The Light of a Cigarette: A Dominican-York Story")
** FINALIST of the Asuncion Playwright Competition at PREGONES Theater, NYC **
"I just finished reading La Luz De Un Cigarillo: cuento de una familia Dominican York....and as you well say it is about the essence and drama of the Dominican York life...about what is Not SAID... implied in their daily life and drama...
Powerful! funny, sad, and redeeming...
It is truly heart wrenching...It pained me to see myself and some of my relatives reflected in these three characters... (who doesn't have a crazy aunt, a relative rejected by some parts of their family because of their lifestyle, a relative in denial?) I laughed and ached through the dialogues...and I believe their funny exchanges save the story's extremely painful, agonizing truths.... I know this will be a runaway hit off broadway!!!"
Blessings!!!
-Milly Quezada, legendary Dominican merenguera from the famous group "Milly, Jocelyn y Los Vecinos"
HEAVEN FORBID(s)! (COMEDY)
***Winner-outstanding new play of 2007 Dallas/Fort Worth Critic’s Forum
“ **** (Four stars)! A hilarious and irreverent production.”
– Stella Tan, TimeOut New York
“…Keeps us laughing often enough to make this an effective comedy… a great comedy… poignant and effective.”
– Scott Stifler, The Edge New York
“It’s genius theater that doesn’t rely on splash but on creativity for its boundless energy. Prepare to be wowed.”
-Arnold Wayne Jones, The Dallas Voice
PICO DE GALLO: COMEDY CON SPICE! (COMEDY)
“Pico de Gallo is a zesty treat… It’s refreshingly honest…”
- Tom Sime, The Dallas Morning News
“Pico de Gallo is one spicy show.”
- Perry Stewart, The Fort Worth Star Telegram
“…Original, funny, and provocative.”
- Robert Ross, The Dallas Voice
PICO DE GALLO: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN! (COMEDY)
"Fall down funny...the brightest burst of comedy on any stage this summer!"
- The Dallas Observer
"...The laughs cascade like guppies over Niagara Falls."
- The Dallas Voice
SHORT SCREENPLAYS:
SILENCE (HISTORICAL DRAMA)
***PLACED #1 in its heat/group at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition.
***Official Selection the 2009 SOCAL (Southern California) Film Festival in Huntington Beach.
***Nominated for “Best Dramatic Short Screenplay” at the 2009 Action On Film Festival in Pasadena California.
“The authenticity of the piece is supported by strong dialogue and great detail. This script has some clear emotional impact.............A good, dramatic story with very realistic dialogue and characters with depth that can be cared about.”
– NYC Midnight Judge
MARISCAL (WESTERN)
*** Placed 1st in its heat/genre at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition
“This is a terrific screenplay -- full of excellent dialogue, rich with drama, deeply human, sweetly stirring, a strong narrative arc, and has good, solid characters with great specifics; very creative. Really excellent work… Excellent!”
– NYC Midnight Judge
KENNEDY IN A BOX (POLITICAL SATIRE)
***Placed 3rd in its heat/genre at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition.
“Hilarious! A strong narrative relying on clear visuals and colorful, well-developed characters.”
– NYC Midnight Judge.
THE LAST RAYS OF THE SUN (ROMANCE)
***PLACED 5th in its heat/group at the New York City Midnight international screenwriting competition.
“These are nicely developed characters. You have portrayed a complex relationship well. You have a good ear for dialogue”
– NYC Midnight Judge.
Pico De Gallo (PLAYS), College Tour
"Pico de Gallo really impressed me with its honest and humorous approach to diversity and culture. It tackles difficult situations while making sure everyone has a good time."
- Elizabeth Rubalcava, SMU Student Representative
“Pico de Gallo is one those artist experiences you don’t forget. The raw humor and creative “out of the box” approach to addressing social issues is always refreshing.”
- Traci Ray, SMU staff
"Pico De Gallo is a hysterical, laughing out of your chair performance, but still brings issues to the floor that are very eye-opening. It promotes diversity in a very unique and entertaining way. Texas Christian University was definitely ready for Pico De Gallo to premiere on campus, but TCU had no idea what was about to hit them!"
-Sarah Hernandez Zigma Lamda Alpha Representative, TCU Chapter
"Impactfull and hilarious a show that makes you look at race relations in a different way!"
-Fernando M. Salazar, Coordinator of Hispanic Student Services, SMU
LA LUZ DE UN CIGARRILLO:
Una Historia Dominican-York (Drama)
("The Light of a Cigarette: A Dominican-York Story")
** FINALIST of the Asuncion Playwright Competition at PREGONES Theater, NYC **
"I just finished reading La Luz De Un Cigarillo: cuento de una familia Dominican York....and as you well say it is about the essence and drama of the Dominican York life...about what is Not SAID... implied in their daily life and drama...
Powerful! funny, sad, and redeeming...
It is truly heart wrenching...It pained me to see myself and some of my relatives reflected in these three characters... (who doesn't have a crazy aunt, a relative rejected by some parts of their family because of their lifestyle, a relative in denial?) I laughed and ached through the dialogues...and I believe their funny exchanges save the story's extremely painful, agonizing truths.... I know this will be a runaway hit off broadway!!!"
Blessings!!!
-Milly Quezada, legendary Dominican merenguera from the famous group "Milly, Jocelyn y Los Vecinos"
HEAVEN FORBID(s)! (COMEDY)
***Winner-outstanding new play of 2007 Dallas/Fort Worth Critic’s Forum
“ **** (Four stars)! A hilarious and irreverent production.”
– Stella Tan, TimeOut New York
“…Keeps us laughing often enough to make this an effective comedy… a great comedy… poignant and effective.”
– Scott Stifler, The Edge New York
“It’s genius theater that doesn’t rely on splash but on creativity for its boundless energy. Prepare to be wowed.”
-Arnold Wayne Jones, The Dallas Voice
PICO DE GALLO: COMEDY CON SPICE! (COMEDY)
“Pico de Gallo is a zesty treat… It’s refreshingly honest…”
- Tom Sime, The Dallas Morning News
“Pico de Gallo is one spicy show.”
- Perry Stewart, The Fort Worth Star Telegram
“…Original, funny, and provocative.”
- Robert Ross, The Dallas Voice
PICO DE GALLO: THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN! (COMEDY)
"Fall down funny...the brightest burst of comedy on any stage this summer!"
- The Dallas Observer
"...The laughs cascade like guppies over Niagara Falls."
- The Dallas Voice
SHORT SCREENPLAYS:
SILENCE (HISTORICAL DRAMA)
***PLACED #1 in its heat/group at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition.
***Official Selection the 2009 SOCAL (Southern California) Film Festival in Huntington Beach.
***Nominated for “Best Dramatic Short Screenplay” at the 2009 Action On Film Festival in Pasadena California.
“The authenticity of the piece is supported by strong dialogue and great detail. This script has some clear emotional impact.............A good, dramatic story with very realistic dialogue and characters with depth that can be cared about.”
– NYC Midnight Judge
MARISCAL (WESTERN)
*** Placed 1st in its heat/genre at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition
“This is a terrific screenplay -- full of excellent dialogue, rich with drama, deeply human, sweetly stirring, a strong narrative arc, and has good, solid characters with great specifics; very creative. Really excellent work… Excellent!”
– NYC Midnight Judge
KENNEDY IN A BOX (POLITICAL SATIRE)
***Placed 3rd in its heat/genre at the New York City Midnight International Screenwriting Competition.
“Hilarious! A strong narrative relying on clear visuals and colorful, well-developed characters.”
– NYC Midnight Judge.
THE LAST RAYS OF THE SUN (ROMANCE)
***PLACED 5th in its heat/group at the New York City Midnight international screenwriting competition.
“These are nicely developed characters. You have portrayed a complex relationship well. You have a good ear for dialogue”
– NYC Midnight Judge.
Pico De Gallo (PLAYS), College Tour
"Pico de Gallo really impressed me with its honest and humorous approach to diversity and culture. It tackles difficult situations while making sure everyone has a good time."
- Elizabeth Rubalcava, SMU Student Representative
“Pico de Gallo is one those artist experiences you don’t forget. The raw humor and creative “out of the box” approach to addressing social issues is always refreshing.”
- Traci Ray, SMU staff
"Pico De Gallo is a hysterical, laughing out of your chair performance, but still brings issues to the floor that are very eye-opening. It promotes diversity in a very unique and entertaining way. Texas Christian University was definitely ready for Pico De Gallo to premiere on campus, but TCU had no idea what was about to hit them!"
-Sarah Hernandez Zigma Lamda Alpha Representative, TCU Chapter
"Impactfull and hilarious a show that makes you look at race relations in a different way!"
-Fernando M. Salazar, Coordinator of Hispanic Student Services, SMU
