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The MacKnight Foundation

About The MacKnight Foundation produces new plays in Philadelphia. Mission The MacKnight Foundatiopn is committed to assisting theatre artists with abundant production possibilities, so you can develop fresh, innovative and intriguing works of art. Company Overview BILL McKINLAY (co-founder) is the Executive Director of The Brick Playhouse and co-founded Overknight Theatre. The Brick has fostered the talents of hundreds of local artists including F. Otto Haas Award winners for Emerging Artist and Pew Fellowship winners for Playwriting. In addition to his administrative duties, Bill has lent his technical capabilities to Isis Productions for the past five years. MARK KNIGHT (co-founder) has appeared in over a hundred plays, both classics and new writing. Toured the UK and Europe many times. Presented plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Also worked on radio and TV. Produced/directed many shows. Was resident Actor/Teacher/Manager at Shakespeare's Globe Education Department, London. Now lives in Philadelphia, PA. Very active in playreading, the fringe & development programs in various theatres in Philadelphia including: the Brick Playhouse, The Shubin Theater, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Secret Room Theater, the Philadelphia Dramatist Center, Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium and the Philadelphia Theatre Workshop.