Mark Pracht
@mpjedi2.bsky.social
Actor, playwright & musician
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Linktr.ee/mark.pracht
Mark Pracht's Four-Color Plays, exploring the history of the American comic book industry. Fresh from world premiere productions at @citylittheater.bsky.social .
THE MARK OF KANE
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS
Information link in bio!
#NewStagePlays
#Theatremakers
THE MARK OF KANE
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS
Information link in bio!
#NewStagePlays
#Theatremakers
September 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Mark Pracht's Four-Color Plays, exploring the history of the American comic book industry. Fresh from world premiere productions at @citylittheater.bsky.social .
THE MARK OF KANE
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS
Information link in bio!
#NewStagePlays
#Theatremakers
THE MARK OF KANE
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS
Information link in bio!
#NewStagePlays
#Theatremakers
SHANE returns to the @citylittheater.bsky.social stage Friday to Sunday. Special understudy performance on Monday 9/21!
Do not miss this amazing cast! Must close October 4th.
Photos by Distant Era Music by Petter Wahlbäck
Do not miss this amazing cast! Must close October 4th.
Photos by Distant Era Music by Petter Wahlbäck
September 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
SHANE returns to the @citylittheater.bsky.social stage Friday to Sunday. Special understudy performance on Monday 9/21!
Do not miss this amazing cast! Must close October 4th.
Photos by Distant Era Music by Petter Wahlbäck
Do not miss this amazing cast! Must close October 4th.
Photos by Distant Era Music by Petter Wahlbäck
Critics can't stop talking about our magnificent cast! Playing NOW through October 4th at @citylittheater.bsky.social ! Don't miss it!
Photography by @distantera.bsky.social
Music by @petterwahlback.bsky.social
Photography by @distantera.bsky.social
Music by @petterwahlback.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Critics can't stop talking about our magnificent cast! Playing NOW through October 4th at @citylittheater.bsky.social ! Don't miss it!
Photography by @distantera.bsky.social
Music by @petterwahlback.bsky.social
Photography by @distantera.bsky.social
Music by @petterwahlback.bsky.social
I don't think I'd have ever guessed that Billy F Gibbons would outlive Dusty Hill AND Frank Beard
Or that ZZ Top would continue without them with barely a pause
Or that ZZ Top would continue without them with barely a pause
August 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I don't think I'd have ever guessed that Billy F Gibbons would outlive Dusty Hill AND Frank Beard
Or that ZZ Top would continue without them with barely a pause
Or that ZZ Top would continue without them with barely a pause
Confidential to the internet:
"POV" means "Point of View," meaning the camera is representing the perspective of someone involved with the act in question. To put it in terms you may understand? A first person shooter video game is in POV. FALLOUT displays in the player's POV.
"POV" means "Point of View," meaning the camera is representing the perspective of someone involved with the act in question. To put it in terms you may understand? A first person shooter video game is in POV. FALLOUT displays in the player's POV.
August 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Confidential to the internet:
"POV" means "Point of View," meaning the camera is representing the perspective of someone involved with the act in question. To put it in terms you may understand? A first person shooter video game is in POV. FALLOUT displays in the player's POV.
"POV" means "Point of View," meaning the camera is representing the perspective of someone involved with the act in question. To put it in terms you may understand? A first person shooter video game is in POV. FALLOUT displays in the player's POV.
Preview of our program cover!
Michael B Woods shot by Steven Townshend and designed by James Sparling.
Opening night is August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShaneCityLit
Michael B Woods shot by Steven Townshend and designed by James Sparling.
Opening night is August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShaneCityLit
August 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Preview of our program cover!
Michael B Woods shot by Steven Townshend and designed by James Sparling.
Opening night is August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShaneCityLit
Michael B Woods shot by Steven Townshend and designed by James Sparling.
Opening night is August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShaneCityLit
Four #NewStagePlays that explore the history of the American comic book industry. Loved by audiences and critics.
Info in bio
Info in bio
August 9, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Four #NewStagePlays that explore the history of the American comic book industry. Loved by audiences and critics.
Info in bio
Info in bio
SHANE
Frome the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht
Opens August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
Get your tickets now!
Frome the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht
Opens August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
Get your tickets now!
Shane Opens August 29th at Chicago's City Lit Theatre
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
August 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
SHANE
Frome the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht
Opens August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
Get your tickets now!
Frome the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht
Opens August 29th at @citylittheater.bsky.social
Get your tickets now!
#Theatremakers #TheatreDirectors #StageActors at #SDCC2026
I have a few copies of #TheFourColorPlays for hand out. Three hit stand-alone plays about the personalities behind the comics.
Or, order your own copies. Link in bio.
I have a few copies of #TheFourColorPlays for hand out. Three hit stand-alone plays about the personalities behind the comics.
Or, order your own copies. Link in bio.
July 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#Theatremakers #TheatreDirectors #StageActors at #SDCC2026
I have a few copies of #TheFourColorPlays for hand out. Three hit stand-alone plays about the personalities behind the comics.
Or, order your own copies. Link in bio.
I have a few copies of #TheFourColorPlays for hand out. Three hit stand-alone plays about the personalities behind the comics.
Or, order your own copies. Link in bio.
#TheFourColorPlays three #NewStagePlays that explore the history of the real-life personalities behind the comics! Fresh from hit world premieres at City Lit Theatre in Chicago!
Published by #SordeletInk Available for purchase and production.
Info link in bio
Published by #SordeletInk Available for purchase and production.
Info link in bio
July 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
#TheFourColorPlays three #NewStagePlays that explore the history of the real-life personalities behind the comics! Fresh from hit world premieres at City Lit Theatre in Chicago!
Published by #SordeletInk Available for purchase and production.
Info link in bio
Published by #SordeletInk Available for purchase and production.
Info link in bio
SHANE
From the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapated and Directed by Mark Pracht
Presented by @citylittheater.bsky.social Chicago, IL
Fall 2026
Previews August 21st to 29th
Opening August 30th thru October 4th
From the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapated and Directed by Mark Pracht
Presented by @citylittheater.bsky.social Chicago, IL
Fall 2026
Previews August 21st to 29th
Opening August 30th thru October 4th
Shane Cast Announcement
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
July 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM
SHANE
From the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapated and Directed by Mark Pracht
Presented by @citylittheater.bsky.social Chicago, IL
Fall 2026
Previews August 21st to 29th
Opening August 30th thru October 4th
From the novel by Jack Schaefer
Adapated and Directed by Mark Pracht
Presented by @citylittheater.bsky.social Chicago, IL
Fall 2026
Previews August 21st to 29th
Opening August 30th thru October 4th
Coming Soon to @citylittheater.bsky.social
From the classic western novel by Jack Schaefer. Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht, author of THE FOUR-COLOR PLAYS.
Cast announcement soon!
Ticket Link in comments.
#ShanePlayCityLit
From the classic western novel by Jack Schaefer. Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht, author of THE FOUR-COLOR PLAYS.
Cast announcement soon!
Ticket Link in comments.
#ShanePlayCityLit
Jack Schaefer's SHANE - coming to City Lit Theatre this Fall
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
July 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Coming Soon to @citylittheater.bsky.social
From the classic western novel by Jack Schaefer. Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht, author of THE FOUR-COLOR PLAYS.
Cast announcement soon!
Ticket Link in comments.
#ShanePlayCityLit
From the classic western novel by Jack Schaefer. Adapted and Directed by Mark Pracht, author of THE FOUR-COLOR PLAYS.
Cast announcement soon!
Ticket Link in comments.
#ShanePlayCityLit
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
The House of Ideas Retrospective Trailer
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
July 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION, a hit #NewStagePlay Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION, a hit #NewStagePlay Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
The Innocence of Seduction Retrospective Trailer
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
July 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION, a hit #NewStagePlay Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION, a hit #NewStagePlay Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE MARK OF KANE one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE MARK OF KANE one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
The Mark Of Kane Retrospective Trailer
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
July 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE MARK OF KANE one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
THE MARK OF KANE one of three hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below.
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below
June 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info below
My #SDCC2026 panel was clearly not accepted.
If you have a panel where a comic book history playwright/podcaster/writer with upcoming projects might be interesting. I am available.
Professional Badge holder. Actor. Can be funny.
Might even share my CHRIS MOOSE: THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE story....
If you have a panel where a comic book history playwright/podcaster/writer with upcoming projects might be interesting. I am available.
Professional Badge holder. Actor. Can be funny.
Might even share my CHRIS MOOSE: THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE story....
June 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM
My #SDCC2026 panel was clearly not accepted.
If you have a panel where a comic book history playwright/podcaster/writer with upcoming projects might be interesting. I am available.
Professional Badge holder. Actor. Can be funny.
Might even share my CHRIS MOOSE: THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE story....
If you have a panel where a comic book history playwright/podcaster/writer with upcoming projects might be interesting. I am available.
Professional Badge holder. Actor. Can be funny.
Might even share my CHRIS MOOSE: THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE story....
"Pracht has once again created an enthralling, hilarious work celebrating these titans that will leave you waiting for the next exciting installment"
-Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
A #NewStagePlay Published by Sordlet Ink. Purchase link in bio
-Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
A #NewStagePlay Published by Sordlet Ink. Purchase link in bio
June 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
"Pracht has once again created an enthralling, hilarious work celebrating these titans that will leave you waiting for the next exciting installment"
-Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
A #NewStagePlay Published by Sordlet Ink. Purchase link in bio
-Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
A #NewStagePlay Published by Sordlet Ink. Purchase link in bio
“A rather deep show that keeps our interest with it's focus on dark humor... A commentary on the comics of the day an advocacy piece against censorship.” - Around The Town Chicago
A #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Info link in bio.
A #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Info link in bio.
June 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
“A rather deep show that keeps our interest with it's focus on dark humor... A commentary on the comics of the day an advocacy piece against censorship.” - Around The Town Chicago
A #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Info link in bio.
A #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Info link in bio.
“Enormously thought-provoking, delightfully stimulating, and wretchedly heartbreaking.” - Around The Town Chicago
Hit #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Available Now. Info in bio.
Hit #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Available Now. Info in bio.
June 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
“Enormously thought-provoking, delightfully stimulating, and wretchedly heartbreaking.” - Around The Town Chicago
Hit #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Available Now. Info in bio.
Hit #NewStagePlay published by Sordelet Ink. Available Now. Info in bio.
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info link below
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info link below
June 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"Sharp and Funny"
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info link below
- Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
"Enthralling, hilarious work"
- Josh Flanders, The Chicago Reader
"Reccommended for more than comic book lovers"
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Three stand-alone, hit #NewStagePlays Published by Sordelet Ink.
Info link below
"It is in this world where Bill Finger earned his true success: the undying respect of his peers. It is insights like these that makes this recommended for more than just comic-book lovers."
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Now available from Sordelet Ink. Info in bio
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Now available from Sordelet Ink. Info in bio
June 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
"It is in this world where Bill Finger earned his true success: the undying respect of his peers. It is insights like these that makes this recommended for more than just comic-book lovers."
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Now available from Sordelet Ink. Info in bio
- Noel Schecter, New City Stage
Now available from Sordelet Ink. Info in bio
"Just like superheroes have an origin story, the attempt of power to dictate what we read and who we are also has origins and that is righteously delivered"
-Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
Published by Sordelet Ink. Info in bio.
-Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
Published by Sordelet Ink. Info in bio.
June 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
"Just like superheroes have an origin story, the attempt of power to dictate what we read and who we are also has origins and that is righteously delivered"
-Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
Published by Sordelet Ink. Info in bio.
-Patrick McDonald, Hollywood Chicago
Published by Sordelet Ink. Info in bio.
"Like the first two plays in this series, The House of Ideas is actually about the conflicts, both real and imagined, between men without superpowers. You know: like all of us."
- Karen Topham, Talkin' Broadway
Published by Sordelet Ink - puchase link in bio
- Karen Topham, Talkin' Broadway
Published by Sordelet Ink - puchase link in bio
June 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
"Like the first two plays in this series, The House of Ideas is actually about the conflicts, both real and imagined, between men without superpowers. You know: like all of us."
- Karen Topham, Talkin' Broadway
Published by Sordelet Ink - puchase link in bio
- Karen Topham, Talkin' Broadway
Published by Sordelet Ink - puchase link in bio
Gathering most of our cast tomorrow for a low-key workshop reading to prepare for the production draft.
Also a little gunplay.
Serious rehearsals begin in July. Tickets available NOW. @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShanePlayCityLit
Also a little gunplay.
Serious rehearsals begin in July. Tickets available NOW. @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShanePlayCityLit
Jack Schaefer's SHANE - coming to City Lit Theatre this Fall
YouTube video by MPJedi21
youtu.be
May 30, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Gathering most of our cast tomorrow for a low-key workshop reading to prepare for the production draft.
Also a little gunplay.
Serious rehearsals begin in July. Tickets available NOW. @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShanePlayCityLit
Also a little gunplay.
Serious rehearsals begin in July. Tickets available NOW. @citylittheater.bsky.social
#ShanePlayCityLit