Mark Sbani is a Denver–based playwright whose work blends sharp wit with offbeat observation. Born in New York, raised in Virginia, Sbani reached his peak in Colorado, settling near the quiet lakes of Washington Park, where the rhythms of nature — especially the flowers he admires and the geese he dislikes — influence his writing. Known for his humor and distinct narrative voice, Sbani’s plays often reflect how small moments shape larger truths. As he jokes, “Writing a play is like strangling a goose. It takes a long time.”