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Board of Emeritus-Dan Markley

In 1990, Dan Markley formed ad hoc PRODUCTIONS, Inc., a multi-dimensional entertainment company, which creates, develops, produces and finances a wide range of projects. ad hoc’s literal definition, “created for the specific purpose at hand,” also describes the company’s purpose and philosophy. ad hoc’s specific purposes include Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre production and financing, special event management, documentary video production, and feature film production.

Dan currently co-produces STOMP, the Off-Broadway sensation, which also has two international touring companies. He recently co-produced the Broadway production of DAMN YANKEES, as well as its two-year National Tour starring Jerry Lewis. Dan also co-produced Broadway’s ON THE WATERFRONT, was co-executive Producer of the Paul Rudnick film JEFFREY, and was an associate producer on David Mamet’s play, OLEANNA. He received both Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations for the Broadway production of DAMN YANKEES, Obie and Drama Desk Awards for STOMP and an Olivier Award nomination for the West End production of OLEANNA. He also received Helen Hayes Award nominations for both STOMP and DAMN YANKEES.

Dan recently capitalized and manages the Select Entertainment Fund LP, a specialized hedge fund that invests in theatrical productions in North America, Great Britain and Australia. Select Entertainment’s portfolio includes productions such as RENT, DE LA GUARD; Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE, ART, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE and COMMUNICATING DOORS. Personally, Dan has participated as an investor in such shows as RENT (North America and London), ART (London and New York), THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA, FULL GALLOP, and ANNIE.

On the special events side, ad hoc teamed with Empire Force Events to produce the largest event ever held at Lincoln Center for the travel industry’s POW WOW 95 convention. Dan has produced live entertainment and video presentations for EXPO ‘92 in Seville, Spain (for USIA), the Clinton/Gore Presidential Inaugural, the Republican National Committee, The American Legion, Continental Airlines, Coca-Cola, the Chief Executives Organization, and the Private Sector Council.

In 1991, New York City’s Ticker Tape Parade for Gulf War veterans (produced by EVENTURES) highlighted ad hoc’s first year. For this historic event, reportedly attended by over four million people. Dan served as senior talent coordinator and was responsible for assembling the 22,000 parade participants. In 1990, prior to forming his company, Dan served a presidential appointment as director of entertainment for the Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations held in Houston.

After completing a bachelor of fine arts program at Florida State University in 1982, Dan moved to London on a student work exchange program. There he worked in the box offices of several theatres and subsequently landed a position as assistant to a West End producer. That job lead to a stint with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe managing venues for a consortium of small theatres.

In 1984, a rare opportunity arose when Dan began consulting for the USO’s famed overseas shows. In 1986 he was named USO’s producer of celebrity entertainment. Within four years he was senior producer and had toured throughout the world with dozens of celebrities. These projects included such stars as Bob Hope, Randy Travis, Pearl Bailey, Lee Greenwood and The Judds, and reached military audiences in such places as the Persian Guld, Panama, Korea, Greenland, The Philippines and Somalia.

Dan is a member of the League of American Theatres and Producers and serves on the board of directors for Rattlestick Theatre. As a guest speaker he has lectured for the Commercial Theatre Institute, Florida State University, Seton Hall University, Austin College, Fordham College and New York Law School.

Dan is married to Alison Sheehy and they have a daughter, Sarah.