Marci J. Duncan is an accomplished actress, educator, and creator of the Artists at Play acting technique, a framework rooted in play, presence, and truthful storytelling. A native of Florida, she has starred in numerous stage productions and independent films and television shows, earning acclaim for her powerful performances. She is known for her work(actor/playwright) in Dissonance: The Play, a thought-provoking production that explores themes of race, identity, and social justice. Duncan is also a dedicated professor of acting at the University of West Florida, where she mentors aspiring performers. With an MFA in Acting, she strives to inspire through her work on stage, screen, and in the classroom, grounding her practice in the Artists at Play technique—where artists lead in love through play.