Mark Pracht
Actor - Playwright - Musician

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News

Mark's adaptation of Jack Schaefer's
classic western novel SHANE is NOW OPEN!
Running to October 4th, 2026
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Reviews are coming in!
‘Shane’ Is A Classic Western With A Fresh Perspective
"What sets this show apart, though, is that it is narrated by Bob, the Starretts’ son...bringing an unexpected sense of levity to the high-stakes drama around him. As an adolescent, he sees Shane and the events around him with a naivete that makes many of his lines particularly funny."
Alli Doubek - entertainingchicago.com
City Lit’s Shane Saddles Up a Classic Western With Fresh Heart
"In a contemporary landscape where masculine energy is often framed negatively, this tale highlights what it means to be a man of integrity: placing the needs of others first and standing up for what is right despite fear...In that same spirit, Shane learns to see himself as more than the past he ran from. By choosing to protect a family and a home he cares about, his ultimate victory on stage allows us, much like Bob, to recognize our own capacity for growth and virtue."
Angelo Campos- Buzz Center Stage
“Shane” Reviewed by Julia W. Rath
"Pracht’s retelling of this tale is done with finesse. The play capitalizes on our fascination with a bygone era inherent to the American frontier just before the turn of the 20th century. While watching the gun-toting men provides us with some escape from today’s realities, the story shows us what can happen when wealthy interests feel entitled to trample on the “common man”, who becomes more and more impoverished as his traditional way of life is being threatened. "
Julia W. Rath - Around the Town Chicago




