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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”.

Crystal Skillman Awards and Nominations

IT Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Original Full-Length Script

Crystal SkillmanThe Vigil or The Guided Cradle

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The Tank Reveals Initial Programming for PrideFest 2023

The Tank has announced initial programming for its annual PrideFest.

New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.

Review: OPEN at Nu Sass

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Nu Sass Productions to Present THE OREO COMPLEX Beginning Next Month

Nu Sass Productions will concludes its 2023 season with The OREO Complex written, directed, and performed by Lillian Brown, in repertory with Nu Sass's Finding Neil Patrick Harris by Donna Hoke and Open by Crystal Skillman, and Mr. & Mrs. Fitch a collaboration between Nu Sass and Landless Theatre Company. All three shows will be performed between April 14 and June 9, 2023.

Negin Farsad, Alex Timbers & More to Join The Tank's 20th Anniversary Gala

The Tank's 20th Anniversary Gala will honor 20 years of Tank artists, with artists from every era of The Tank. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Crystal Skillman's THE ROCKET MEN to be Presented by The Athenian Players This Month

 In the first-ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program turning the small farming community of Huntsville, Alabama into 'Rocket City, USA'.

Random Acts Of Terror Festival Will Launch With GHOSTWRITTEN Starring Jay Duplass

Random Acts celebrates Halfway to Halloween with the return of the Random Acts of Terror Festival, launching April 15th at the New 400 Theatre and streaming online through April 22. Opening night will include the premiere of Ghostwritten starring Jay Duplass and Orange is the New Black's Maria Dizzia.

The Tank Launches New Producers Cohort Program

The Tank is launching The Tank Producers Cohort. The Tank Producers Cohort is an innovative program designed to support the unique needs of emerging creative producers.

Photos: First Look at the Developmental Workshop and Presentation of RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD

On Sunday afternoon, Rain and Zoe Save the World had an industry presentation at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland.   Check out photos here!

WELCOME TO CLOWNTOWN to be Presented at The Tank in April

The Tank will present an additional Core Production for their spring season. 

Jared Mezzocchi to Direct RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD Developmental Workshop And Presentation

Rain and Zoe Save the World, written by Crystal Skillman with original music by Bobby Cronin, has attached Jared Mezzocchi as director, who will lead a developmental workshop at the University of Maryland beginning March 16, culminating in an industry presentation on March 26.

Award-Winning Playwright Crystal Skillman Will Present New Play at Webster in March

Crystal Skillman, a celebrated playwright, comic book author, musical theater collaborator and a contributor to a popular cartoon, will visit Webster University's main campus in St. Louis to give a staged reading and to also work with students who will perform her play “Rain and Zoe Save the World” March 3-5.

Lauren Molina, Nick Cearley, Javier Ignacio, and More Join Lauren Elder For SONGS AND PEOPLE I LIKE At The Green Room 42

Broadway and Downtown cabaret favorite, Lauren Elder, debuts her new cabaret 'Songs and People I Like' at The Green Room 42 on 2/22/23 at 7pm.

Cast and Creative Teams Announced for SLEEPER & ROUGH TRADE at The Tank

The Tank has announced additional casting and creative for their Spring World Premiere Core Productions, sleeper and Rough Trade.

Matt Rauch, Tina Benko & More to Star in DISRUPTION Readings at Open Jar Studios

DISRUPTION, a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Hersh Ellis will have two special reading presentations on Thursday, February 16 at 12:00PM and 3:00PM at Open Jar Studios.

ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast Turns 5 Years Old This Month

Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.

Brian Stokes Mitchell to be Keynote Speaker for APAP|NYC+ 2023

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced programming highlights for APAP|NYC+ 2023, the world's leading global performing arts marketplace and members conference, taking place in New York City, January 13 - 17.

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals Announces Program Highlights For APAP|NYC+ 2023

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced programming highlights for APAP|NYC+ 2023, the world's leading global performing arts marketplace and members conference, taking place in New York City, January 13-17. It will be the first time APAP|NYC+ has been held in person since 2020.

Cast Announced for World Premiere of MODERN SWIMWEAR at The Tank

The Tank has announced casting for the World Premiere of  Modern Swimwear by Caitlin Saylor Stephens. See who is starring, how to get tickets, and more!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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

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

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

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