Acting
You Will Get Sick
Markham’s character never misses an opportunity to defend the lead or speak her mind. For the bulk of the play, Markham
plays Cullen until she transforms physically and vocally to play a homeless woman. She showed incredible range by
switching once again to adopt a Midwestern accent to play the nameless man’s mother.
Broadway World
Macbeth
Most memorable is Marion Markham s Lady Macduff...her sorrow...is so eloquently conveyed, there were few dry eyes
among us.
The Sun
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Marion Markham, wearing a hard hat and construction-workers vest, and speaking with a tough guy, New Yawkish accent is
hilarious...and memorable ( she always is.)
The Sun
La Cage Au Folles
Marion Markham as Anne's stuffy mother is equally...delightful comic relief.
Broadway World
A Funny Thing Happened ... Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Sloane Kettering Memorial Hospital ... New York City
Markham has expertly timed lines of comic dialogue, caustically sharp, and she excels.
Broadway World
It's A Wonderful Life
Marion Markham ...(has)...a very sweet, lovely moment when ...(singing)..."A Place To Call Home"...There's a moment in
the Pottersville sequence where George encounters his mother and while the moment lasts only a few seconds,
it is played perfectly and has exactly the right kind of emotional impact.
Broadway World
The Merchant of Venice
Markham is delightful in the comic role of Portia….(she) displays a wonderful sense of comic timing and weaves
comfortably between romantic angst and intellectual sparring. Her delivery of the famous soliloquy on the quality of
mercy is a powerful moment in the production.
Northeast Independent
Much Ado About Nothing
Markham shines in the part of Beatrice, conveying the full range of wit and temper, strength and stillness found in
the character.
South County Independent
Lend Me A Tenor
In a supporting role Markham garners laughs every time she is onstage.
Newburyport News
Dancing At Lughnasa
Markham makes Rose a strong, complex presence. With an expression that combines intensity and confusion, she makes
you want to know what Rose is thinking at every moment.
The Day
The House Of Blue Leaves
In a captivating performance, Marion Markham’s ….lives up to its accolades.
The Providence Journal
How To Succeed in Business
Another big treat is the appearance of Marion Markham as Smitty. She leads the chorus through “Coffee Break” with high
style and good spontaneity.
The New Haven Register
The Embracers
Their tumultuous relationship…(is) the driving force behind this musical ……in the sumptuous performances of Marion
Markham and Doug Kreeger in the central roles.
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Peter Pan
Markham exhibits two enchanting stage traits: a warm, lively voice that bubbles with suppressed merriment, and the ability
to sustain her singing while leaping and dancing about the stage. She never falters. With her upturned nose, cropped
brown hair, big eyes and narrow face, she’s the personification of pertness.
The Village News
Directing
The 39 Steps
Director Marion Markham expertly orchestrates the controlled chaos, ensuring the brisk pace and seamless transitions
that are crucial to the play’s success. Her innovative use of the outdoor space, including imaginative staging (look for a train
journey, done with two steamer trunks and really clever lighting effects), keeps the action dynamic and engaging.
Markham's sensibility is just right. Fans of the original film will recognize just how much of the dialog and setting has been
lifted, unchanged. What makes it comedy is the precise character of the exaggeration; there is a certain elevated
melodramatic acting style required, and Markham has nailed it.
Broadway World
The Tempest
...this production is a worthy introduction. And even if you've seen the show a few times, you will find many rewarding
moments in the fine performances, imaginative direction, and superbly crafted environment.
Broadway World
Waiting for Godot
The Colonial has mounted a powerful production of a deceptively simple text, with smart choices and excellent acting. If you
are a fan or student of Beckett's plays, you will find that this production explores the text in interesting ways; newcomers
to Godot will find this a most pleasant entrée into the work.
Broadway World
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) {revised}
Markham, who has been a Colonial mainstay for more than 30 years now, directs the show and carries out her duties
artfully and with precision. The timing is spot-on.
The Sun
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