marcus d. harvey

marcus d. harvey is an award-winning performer, writer, director, educator, and cultural strategist whose work bridges the stage and the classroom with a deep commitment to equity, storytelling, and social change.

A proud first-generation college and graduate school graduate, marcus holds an MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College, an MA in Dramatic Writing for Social Change from NYU, and dual undergraduate degrees in Dramatic Art and Performance Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill.

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As an actor, marcus has performed with a wide range of esteemed theatre companies including Lean Ensemble (SC), National Black Theatre (NY), Triad Stage (NC), The Old Vic (London), PlayMakers Repertory Company (NC), Illinois Shakespeare Festival (IL), WAM Theatre (MA), and TADA! Theatre (NY). His on-screen credits span both television and film.

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As a playwright, he has created three solo works—homegrown, Are We Not Men?, and baba: a black boy’s cry. His latest project, a bright light, a new play exploring suicide, depression, and mental health in Black and Latin communities, originally commissioned by Passage Theatre.

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As a director, marcus has led productions at The Contemporary American Theatre Festival, The Working Theater, Lean Ensemble, Passage Theatre Company, The National Black Theatre, Luna Stage, and Harlem9 (with Nikkole Salter), as well as academic institutions including Marymount Manhattan College, LaGuardia Community College, Bloomsburg University, and Bernards High School. Recent directing credits include Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks, Hymn by Lolita Chakrabarti, Redeemed, The Wedding Gift, and Surely Goodness & Mercy by Chisa Hutchinson, and The Mountaintop by Katori Hall.

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marcus is also a trusted Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging consultant, having partnered with organizations such as Lean Ensemble and NY Classical Theatre to foster inclusive and affirming creative environments.

 

He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Montclair State University, where he mentors the next generation of theatre-makers and change agents.