ACT Biography

Mark Perehinec

Mark Perehinec got his start at Penn Cambria High School where he now teaches history and directs the musical. In addition to ACT, Mark has performed at Cresson Lake Playhouse, Delray Beach (Florida) Playhouse, and Penn State Altoona among others and has 73 productions to his credit. Mark has choreographed for Hollidaysburg High School and Junior High School, Cambria Heights High School, and directed shows for Tyrone Area High School and Central High School of Martinsburg. Mark is certified as an Actor-Combatant by the Society of American Fight Directors in rapier & dagger, broadsword & dagger, quarterstaff, and hand to hand combat. A member of the Altoona Community Theater Board of Directors, Mark has also served as a judge for the Isaac awards. When not on stage, Mark enjoys tennis, walks on the beach, cuddling while watching movies at home, and camping. He cannot abide Pina Coladas but doesn't mind getting caught in the rain if it's a warm rain. Mark has two sons. Marko is a freshman at IUP and Matt is a junior in high school.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Year Production Role
September 2010 Working
September 2010 Working
May 2010 The Producers Roger DeBris
May 2008 Thoroughly Modern Millie Ensemble - Policeman, Dexter
September 2006 Urinetown: The Musical Officer Lockstock
May 2006 Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ensemble
May 2002 Jesus Christ Superstar Levi, the Third Priest
May 1995 Guys and Dolls Nathan Detroit


*NOTE: The list above may not be complete.