Marlon Carey

Marlon performed at my wedding! He did a beautiful spoken word piece and an original song. He keeps audiences engaged and even invites them to participate. I would hire Marlon for any event that I want to make really special and memorable.

The teamwork between the filmmaker understanding the talent of the Rubix Cube, and of course, the unbelievable ability of Marlon Carey to personably deliver his intelligent poetry while simultaneously solving the Rubix Cube inspires students that electronic gadgets are not the only answer to free time. Further more, his gentle and informative references to social issues embedded in the poem make me wish every student (and teacher and medical profession) could see the work. There is much opportunity to make cognitive and critical thinking connections in a talk back.

Every April we invite a poet to Brookline High to help us celebrate National Poetry Month and Marlon was one of our all time favorites. He has presented during the day at student assemblies and small creative writing workshops and in the evening for the whole community. He is an inspiration and a Rubik’s Cube wizard. Highest recommendation!

Marlon is a chef with words. He gathers the ingredients, seasons them, cooks with fire or baked slow in the oven. At the end, you have consumed something fun, creative, and nourishing to your body. He is passionate, approachable, and gracious.

Marlon puts together a great show solo or as Shakespeare to Hip Hop, captivating kids as they identify characters, plot points, and irony while clapping hands and getting into call and response. For adults, he's highly entertaining too!

Marlon Carey is a true original. In addition to being incredibly talented he is kind, responsible and reliable—a powerful, inspiring, positive force for good! In over 40 years in the arts as a performer, teacher and administrator I have encountered few who rise to his level. You will not regret hiring Marlon!

I enjoy this performer so much! His work, both content and style, is palatable for all — all ages, genders, ethnicities — he is a poet for humans!

He is versatile in delivery, with the ability to flow effortlessly between Shakespeare cadence, to hard core rap. He works wonderfully with a band and improvisation.

I love this cat.

Marlon is captivating. You’ve got to check him out!

Fun, educated, talented, witty, and a gentle giant!