Mark Lonergan

Mark is a New York-based director/creator and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. He has directed three productions for Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic's Pick. With Parallel Exit, he has created many original and award-winning works of physical theatre across the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe, where he recently directed EXIT for an extended two-year tour throughout Germany’s variety theatres. In New York, his productions have been seen at Lincoln Center, BAM, The New Victory Theater, 59E59 Theaters, Symphony Space, and the Guggenheim Museum. He was also the Creative Director for Vermont’s celebrated Circus Smirkus for five seasons. Mark is a co-founder of the American Circus Alliance, for which he currently chairs the Touring Committee. Most recently, Mark is directing SUNSET CIRCUS for Parallel Exit, an immersive experience intended for indoor and outdoor environments.