Marc Summers is an icon of a generation. You may know him from his time hosting Nickelodeon’s DOUBLE DARE and Food Network’s UNWRAPPED, or as the Producer of hits like DINNER: IMPOSSIBLE and RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE, but now you get the chance to meet the real Marc Summers in person– a man who’s led a fascinating life of fame and frustration.
THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS is a guided tour through Marc’s life, from an early obsession with magic to his notable television career to his appearance on Oprah announcing his ongoing battle with OCD. Marc stars in this tell-all about his life, his disorder, and taking the physical challenge.
Get ready for games, music, magic, and Double Dare!
This production played off-Broadway's New World Stages for 16 weeks in spring 2024
Originally Developed and Produced at BLOOMINGTON PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT & ADIRONDACK THEATRE FESTIVAL, Chad Rabinovitz, Producing Artistic Director. THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS was presented by special arrangement with United Talent Agency.
The Acting Company
Alex Brightman
Alex Brightman is a writer and two-time Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in THE SHARK IS BROKEN (currently playing at the Golden Theatre), BEETLEJUICE, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MATILDA, BIGFISH, WICKED, and GLORY DAYS. Brightman is currently developing an animated series, “Cleaners,” with Warner Brothers and co-creator Nik Walker; as well as a musical adaptation of “It’s Kind of a Funny Story”with Universal Theatrical alongside composer/lyricist, Drew Gasparini. His newest play, EVERYTHING IS FINE, received an industry reading in March 2023, with director Cynthia Nixon at the helm. TV/film acting credits include “Here Today,” “Law & Order: SVU”, “Documentary Now,” “The GoodFight,” “Impractical Jokers,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” and “Important Things w/Demetri Martin.” You can hear Alex on the acclaimed animated series, “Helluva Boss”, and the Netflix series, “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” Alex can also be seen on the final season of "The Blacklist" on NBC.
