Marty Strenczewilk

Marty Strenczewilk

Marty Strenczewilk is an emerging Ojibwe playwright based in Boulder, CO. He has worked in many facets of theatre over more than a decade of time in NYC and western NY. Some highlights of his work include:

- Co-founder of At Hand Theatre Company, a non-profit Off-Broadway company that staged new plays in NYC for six years through sustainable means
- Performer in TONY & TINA’S WEDDING (...
Marty Strenczewilk is an emerging Ojibwe playwright based in Boulder, CO. He has worked in many facets of theatre over more than a decade of time in NYC and western NY. Some highlights of his work include:

- Co-founder of At Hand Theatre Company, a non-profit Off-Broadway company that staged new plays in NYC for six years through sustainable means
- Performer in TONY & TINA’S WEDDING (Off-Broadway and touring)
- Head of the technical department and teacher at the Professional Performing Arts School, a highly selective school in Manhattan where working actors, singers and dancers attend school while having professional careers
- Written and performed slam poetry for many years around most poetry venues in NYC
- Choreographer for an Off-Broadway anniversary show of 9/11, working with original composers to create a celebration of the city
- Wrote the book and lyrics for a ten minute musical THE GOLDEN YEARS, a parody of the Golden Girls and 90’s pop stars. It was produced at the POP! short plays festival in NYC
- Original poem DEATH OF THE MORALITY POLICE recorded and released as a guest track with the band Lunica Arma

He has a BA in Theatre from SUNY Buffalo. He has studied at some of the world’s most prestigious theatre institutions, including The Barrow Group, The Joffrey Ballet, HB Studio, Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center. Marty is currently a member of the BETC Writer’s Group.

Plays

  • Master Plan by Marty Strenczewilk
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: drama, tragedy
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    Keyword: Native American, Indigenous + 6 more
    Genre: drama, tragedy
    Keyword: Native American, Indigenous, all female cast, BIPOC characters, BIPOC leads, BIPOC voices, BIPOC stories, bipoc
    A native woman who grew up outside of her culture is grappling with a huge loss in her life. To try and make sense of it she decides to join a charity to help other natives. A white woman who recently became an empty-nester and grew up with a father who is full of racist rhetoric ropes Jodi into building a native focused charity of their own. As the charity grows in power and influence and the native woman is...
    A native woman who grew up outside of her culture is grappling with a huge loss in her life. To try and make sense of it she decides to join a charity to help other natives. A white woman who recently became an empty-nester and grew up with a father who is full of racist rhetoric ropes Jodi into building a native focused charity of their own. As the charity grows in power and influence and the native woman is forced to make decisions that bastardize her heritage the wheels start coming off the bus.
  • Pink Man by Marty Strenczewilk
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    6–10
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    Genre: biography, drama + 1 more
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    Keyword: Indigenous, Indian + 7 more
    Genre: biography, drama, immersive
    Keyword: Indigenous, Indian, Native American, bi-racial, BIPOC characters, BIPOC stories, BIPOC leads, BIPOC voices, bipoc
    Pink Man is a semi-autobiographical journey of self-discovery that follows one American Indian as he battles tradition, stereotypes and himself. With mixed blood and white features, he faces constant internal and external struggles. As he revisits the formative stages of his life, we watch him grapple with expectations, self doubt, and finding acceptance.

    The play utilizes Ojibwe traditions for...
    Pink Man is a semi-autobiographical journey of self-discovery that follows one American Indian as he battles tradition, stereotypes and himself. With mixed blood and white features, he faces constant internal and external struggles. As he revisits the formative stages of his life, we watch him grapple with expectations, self doubt, and finding acceptance.

    The play utilizes Ojibwe traditions for storytelling while putting a clear focus on the various ways that our native American culture has been weathered away over time.

    Being red is terrifying. Being white feels fraudulent. So, the Indian finds himself forced to live in the pink.

Recommended by Marty Strenczewilk

  • [working title: STRAW POLL] by Nick Malakhow
    26 Sep. 2023
    “ Nick's writing overall is incredibly strong, with fascinating characters tackling interesting challenges across well built story structure. I was lucky enough to hear this play in particular throughout the development process, as a part of the same writers group. Nick has crafted a deeply resonate story that will connect with audiences through the common shared experience of being othered at some point in many people's life. I can't wait to see this play on stage in full production. ”
  • The Exorcism of Everett Jones by Nathan Johnson
    26 Sep. 2023
    “ I was lucky enough to be part of a playwrights workshop with Nathan when he was working on this play. I find this play to be a fascinating piece that tackles subjects that are rarely covered, in a unique way. Nathan has crafted an exciting night of theatre that will have audiences talking for weeks after they see it. ”