Waterfront Playhouse

Art direction

A refreshed branding strategy for the Waterfront Playhouse, bringing bold visuals, polished promotions, and a stronger digital presence to one of Key West’s most beloved cultural institutions.

Poster for the Fooling Buddha event at Waterfront Playhouse in Key West, November 13-15. Background features a golden, ornate scene with a man in a suit holding a vintage suitcase, smiling, with a blue ball in the air. Quotes praising a show and storyteller are displayed.
Poster featuring schedule of theater performances at Waterfront Playhouse, Key West, for 2026-2027 season, including shows such as Hedwig, Destroying David, It's a Wonderful Life, Blanche & Beyond, Call Me Elizabeth, Come from Away, and Dial M for Murder, with dates and stage locations.
People performing at a waterfront playhouse with colorful seating and string lights, promoting an event for local artists and musicians.

In 2022, Marky Pierson and Wonderdog Studios began leading the marketing design and art direction for The Waterfront Playhouse, an intimate nonprofit theater located in historic Mallory Square and recognized as one of Florida’s longest-running theater groups. The project focused on reimagining the theater’s overall visual presence across show posters, advertising, promotions, and online marketing, creating a more cohesive and contemporary look while honoring the Playhouse’s deep roots in Key West’s cultural arts scene. With creative support from Kristyn LaMoia, Susannah Wells, Morgan Fraga Pierson, and Lea Moeller, the team expanded the theater’s digital storytelling through a stronger video presence, helping each production feel more dynamic, recognizable, and engaging across print, web, and social media.

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