Mark Williams
I was born in the sunny hills of Yonkers, New York a little over thirty years ago. Writing has been a part of my life since I was five, when I needed something to pass the time while in the hospital with leukemia. What began as short stories about Godzilla, Hulk Hogan, and unicorns would eventually morph into poetry and prose dealing with suicide, sexuality, drugs, family struggles, displacement and other issues faced by teenagers.
While considered a "sad poet" in high school, my creative endeavors would help me land a spot in the Department of Dramatic at NYU's Tisch School for the Arts, where a team of dedicated experts taught me how to tailor my craft for the stage and screen.
My plays have been performed on various stages across the New York area, including: Manhattan Theatre Source, 78th Street Theatre Project, Philipsburgh Performing Arts Center, and the Rita and Goldberg Theatre at NYU. Additionally, I have written for HX Magazine, BusinessWeek.com, and Gawker Media. I am an active member of Blueberry Pond Theatre Ensemble in Ossining, New York; have completed two feature-length screenplays, and am currently putting the finishing touches on my first novel.
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Colin Firth's Best Film Performances
Colin Firth, most recently seen in A Single Man, is one of Hollywood's most graceful actors. His charm, wit and dry English humor has won him many notable roles.
Feb 4, 2010
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Free and Low-Cost Activities in Queens, NY
One of New York City's most multicultural boroughs, Queens offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities, and many are free or low-cost.
Feb 3, 2010
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Free and Low-Cost Activities in Brooklyn
Often overshadowed by Manhattan, New York City's most populated borough offers a variety of free and low-cost cultural and recreational activities.
Jan 31, 2010
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Free and Low-Cost Activities in New York City
New York is the city of dreams, and enjoying the city without spending a fortune (or nothing at all) is very much a reality.
Jan 31, 2010
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The Best Gay Characters on TV
Though stereotypes may never cease to exist, popular culture has come a long way in terms of accepting homosexuality. This is particularly true in the characterization of
Jan 30, 2010
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Understanding Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood that is characterized by an uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. There are four major types of leukemia.
Jan 29, 2010
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The Best Gay Movies of the Last 10 Years
Often unrepresented, or worse yet, misrepresented in year's past, today's modern cinema has offered some delightful films featuring gay characters.
Jan 29, 2010
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Gay Nightlife In New York City
One of the greatest things about living in or visiting New York City is its abundance of choices for going out and exploring gay nightlife.
Jan 24, 2010
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Autism Resources in the NYC Area
According to recent studies, the number of children in the United States diagnosed with autism each year is now 1 in 100, higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 150.
Dec 9, 2009
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