About Marcus Sikora: Creative Soul, Author, Speaker & Advocate with Down Syndrome

Marcus Sikora is a 33 year old creative soul who has Down syndrome and lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He has acted on stage with local and national companies as well as written a short one act.

His first animated short and book for children is Black Day: The Monster Rock Band, which has been featured both nationally and internationally. He has spoken to groups of all ages, in schools, libraries, book-stores, and even the United Nations!

When he’s not watching theater, singing, or working out, he’s contemplating the sequels (five, so far, in his pipeline), as well as his biggest ambition, Marcus the Musical.

You can connect with Marcus and his adventures via Twitter @marcusmusical, Facebook/GrownUpsAndDowns, and BlackDayBook.com

The at-home Marcus could eat peanut butter and jelly every day for the rest of his life and be Fine with that. His favorite “myself” pastimes are watching Broadway and tearing papers. His favorite “doing” pastimes are “Broadway List,” Protools, and voice lessons. He loves his “cat sister,” May. And he looks forward to meeting Elvis and Marilyn Monroe in heaven.

That’s a pretty good snapshot – but if you want more – just poke around. He’s pretty fun and a good teacher, too.

Common Questions

Who is Marcus Sikora?
Marcus Sikora is a 33-year-old creative individual with Down syndrome living in Omaha, Nebraska. He is an author, speaker, actor, singer, and self-advocate known for his inspirational work and positive outlook.
What book did Marcus Sikora write?
Marcus Sikora authored and illustrated “Black Day: The Monster Rock Band,” his first children’s book and animated short, which has been featured nationally and internationally as a fun, empowering story.
Has Marcus Sikora spoken publicly about Down syndrome?
Yes, Marcus Sikora has spoken to audiences of all ages in schools, libraries, bookstores, and notably at the United Nations, sharing his experiences as a self-advocate with Down syndrome.
What are Marcus Sikora’s creative ambitions?
Marcus Sikora enjoys theater, singing, voice lessons, and Protools work. He is contemplating five sequels and dreams of creating “Marcus the Musical,” showcasing his storytelling passion.
How does Marcus Sikora inspire others?
Through his achievements in acting (local and national stages), writing, speaking, and daily joys like peanut butter and jelly or Broadway, Marcus Sikora demonstrates that people with Down syndrome can lead creative, fulfilling lives and teach others through his example.