Mark Corkins*

Mark is excited to be returning to Door Shakespeare for his 8th season. Favorite roles from previous years include: Prospero, Capulet, Don Pedro, Egeus, Toby Belch, Jacques, and Falstaff. Mark has also worked locally with American Players Theatre, Madison Rep, Chamber Theatre, Next Act, First Stage, In Tandem, Optimist, and Milwaukee Opera Theater. As a long-time member of Milwaukee Rep’s resident company, over dozens of productions, notable roles include: Hamm (End Game), Lee (True West), Lopahkin (The Cherry Orchard), Jacob Marley (A Christmas Carol), Dracula, and King Lear. Nationally, he’s had the opportunity to work with Berkeley Rep, the Utah & Illinois Shakespeare Festivals, Stage West, Arena Stage, Berkshire Theatre Festival, and the Colonial Theater. Mark has also travelled to perform in Germany, Finland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He is most fortunate to have spent many months (over the years) in Japan, working with The Suzuki Company of Toga, and SITI Company.