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Crystal Skillman is a four time NYTimes Critics’ Pick playwright expanding into audio drama and television. You can listen to KING KIRBY, her episodic audio play written with Fred Van Lente, just released on Broadway Podcast Network about the life of comic book artist Jack Kirby, co-creator of the Marvel Universe or read their comic book EAT FIGHTER (on WebToon, currently being shopped for animation). Crystal is currently writing her scripted audio drama series THE MAGICIAN’S MAGICIAN which will be released with BOOM Integrated/John Marshall Media this fall. Crystal is a noted bookwriter of musicals. Her musicals with Bobby Cronin include the award-winning MARY AND MAX, her play with music RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD, CONCRETE JUNGLE (Additional Material), and Bobby composed the score for KING KIRBY. Other musicals include POSTCARD AMERICAN TOWN with composer Lynne Shankel (Awarded the 2020-22 SDSU New Musical Initiative), THIS SHOW IS MONEY (Civilians R & D Group) with composer Gaby Alter, and A NEW CITY (Sam Ratelle). Crystal is the author of plays GEEK (Vampire Cowboys) and OPEN (The Tank Theatre/AFO), She was selected for the 2020-2023 Core Membership at The Playwrights’ Center and her play PULP VÉRITÉ was recently featured in their season. Current feature screenplays include SEVEN VARIATIONS ON THE SAME LOVER and DRUNK ART LOVE. Crystal has written for Marvel Comics as well as “Adventure Time”.


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Awards and Nominations


winner
IT Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Original Full-Length Script

Crystal SkillmanThe Vigil or The Guided Cradle

News


Crystal Skillman's THE ROCKET MEN To Receive West Coast Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Playwright Crystal Skillman will receive a West Coast Premiere of her myth-shattering new play The Rocket Men this season with Oregon Contemporary Theatre.
Malikah Stafford Presents DEAD TO US At The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025

The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute will present emerging playwright Malikah Stafford's new play, Dead to Us, December 11 through 13, 2025 at the historic Irma Sandrey Theatre.
Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!
Photos: THE ROCKET MEN at Synchronicity Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

All new photos have been released from Synchronicity Theatre's production of The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman, launching October 10, 2025, as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Taylor Iman Jones, Grey Henson and More to Star in NAMT's 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more!
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE ROCKET MEN at Synchronicity Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Synchronicity Theatre has announced its upcoming production of The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman, launching October 10, 2025. Check out promo photos of the cast!
Photos: CRYSTAL SKILLMAN’S THE ROCKET MEN Premieres at Phoenix Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

Phoenix Theatre recently presented the first production of THE ROCKET MEN by Crystal Skillman, directed by Chris Saunders, as part of the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Check out photos of the production.
Ensemble Studio Theatre And Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce 2025"26 New Play Commissions And Regional Grants
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Directors) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Doron Weber, Vice President and Program Director) have announced the 2025–26 Science & Technology Project New Play Commissions, along with this year’s Regional Development and Production Grants to Lantern Theater Company, Media Art Xploration, Miners Alley Playhouse, Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, and Seattle Rep.
Downstage Center with Howard Sherman: Magic To Do
by Howard Sherman - Aug 20, 2025

xIn the city where Houdini once extricated himself from a straitjacket while dangling upside down above Times Square, it’s surprising that we don’t get major magic acts on stage more often than we do in New York. This relative paucity is thrown into relief when magic, illusion, escape and the like actually do take up residence on New York stages, as is the case right now with Lord Nil extricating himself from threat of the Seven Deadly Sins at Stage 42 while just eight blocks uptown Jamie Allan is conjuring motorcycles and reams of playing cards at New World Stages with his show Amaze.
Synchronicity Theatre's 28th Season Will Include World Premiere THE ROCKET MEN
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Synchronicity Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, a dynamic lineup of bold new plays, joyous family musicals, and genre-defying incubator works that reflect the vibrancy and complexity of our world.
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical Continues Development With Drew & Dane Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.
Photos: Opening Night Of Crystal Skillman's OPEN At WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

On Saturday, July 12th Midnight Theatricals in association with The Tank and The Flying Carpet Theatre Company premiered Crystal Skillman's Open at WP Theater. See photos here! 
Crystal Skillman's OPEN to Host Special Performance Benefiting The Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Following the Off-Broadway premiere of Crystal Skillman's Award-Winning play Open at WP Theater, the production will present a special night where a portion of the proceeds will go towards change.
Crystal Skillman's THE ROCKET MEN To Have Rolling World Premiere in Indianapolis, Atlanta and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Playwright Crystal Skillman will receive a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of her play The Rocket Men. Learn more and see where you can watch the performances!
Horizon Theatre Hosts Annual New South Young Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Inman Park's Horizon Theatre is hosting over two dozen talented young playwrights from across the country in its 27th Annual New South Young Playwrights Festival. Learn more and see how to attend.
Regional Premiere of KING KIRBY Comes to the Cox Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

With the regional premiere of KING KIRBY by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente, American Chronicle Theatre Company brings the story of this legendary comic book artist to life.
OPEN At WP Theater to Present Series Of Post-Show Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

The Off-Broadway Premiere of Crystal Skillman's award-winning play Open will present Open House, a magical series of post-show events presented after select performances at WP Theater. Learn more!
Photos: First Look At PARALLEL LIL and CARL at Montverde Academy’s New Play Festival
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2025

Montverde Academy's New Play Festival opened last night which features the premieres of 'Parallel Lil' by Crystal Skillman directed by David Ian Lee and 'Carl' by Aidan Fracker directed by Dean Bell as part of their Black Box Series. Check out photos here.
Crystal Skillman's OPEN to be Presented at WP Theater This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Midnight Theatricals in association with The Tank and The Flying Carpet Theatre Company will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of Crystal Skillman's award-winning play OPEN. Learn more!
WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

WP Theater has announced the residents of the 2025 Space Program. Crystal Skillman's award winning play, OPEN, will make its Off-Broadway Premiere running July 8th-27th.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Crystal Skillman written?

Crystal Skillman has written 1 shows including Mary and Max (Bookwriter).

What awards has Crystal Skillman been nominated for?

and Outstanding Original Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for The Vigil or The Guided Cradle.

What awards has Crystal Skillman won?

Crystal Skillman won the Outstanding Original Full-Length Script award at the IT Awards for The Vigil or The Guided Cradle.

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