Mary Crescenzo

2022 Maude’s Awards Winner

Public speaker and consultant for arts engagement with Alzheimer’s and other dementia through “Care through the Arts”℠

Self-Care through Creative Writing for Care Partners
Workshop Facilitator

Multi-hyphenate artist and Master teaching artist

Author of The Planet Alzheimer’s Guide

Playwright of Planet A, about the inner world of Alzheimer’s

Author of nonfiction, fiction, poetry. Blogger and Podcaster.

Director. Actor. Singer. Lyricist. Librettist.

Solstice Champion Fundraiser
Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day”

Hummingbird Whisperer


My Book

The Planet Alzheimer’s Guide

8 Ways the Arts Can Transform the Life of Your Loved One and Your Own

This how-to guide provides expert advice for care partners, family and friends about how to use arts engagement as an alternative way to connect and communicate with persons with Alzheimer's/Dementia.


My Play

Planet A

Written and Directed by Mary Crescenzo

Planet A is a social drama about the inner world of Alzheimer’s and the revealing voices of those who visit and reside.


My Music

Mary celebrates The American Song Book, from Broadway to Jazz standards, including blues, swing, cabaret and contemporary songs set to Jazzy grooves in Big Bands and smaller ensembles.

Mary is the featured vocalist in two bands, MC3 - a trio, and Space Cats - a septet.


Contact Me

Get in touch to book Mary Crescenzo for interviews, conferences, book readings and sales events, and for all other inquiries.