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Crystal Skillman

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).

BIO

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 Skillman, The Vigil or The Guided Cradle

News

Photos: KING KIRBY at brooklynONE's Industry City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

New production photos by Tiff Rex show Michael Noto starring as Jack Kirby in brooklynONE productions' staging of KING KIRBY at the Tom Kane Theatre at Industry City.
Photos: King Kirby to Close Brooklyn Run with Jack Kirby Birthday Celebration
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

brooklynONE productions will conclude its limited engagement of KING KIRBY at the Tom Kane Theatre with final performances honoring Jack Kirby's birthday and the late Tommy Lombardozzi.
VERY BLUE LIGHT to Open at The Tank, Led by Dom Martello
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026

The Tank will present the New York premiere of VERY BLUE LIGHT by Daphne Silbiger, following two women reuniting with a childhood friend in Marfa, Texas amid shifting politics and technology.
KING KIRBY Will Come to brooklynONE's Tom Kane Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

brooklynONE productions will stage KING KIRBY, a theatrical portrait of comic book artist Jack Kirby, at the Tom Kane Theatre in Brooklyn's Industry City complex.
THE DEATH OF DESERT ROSE to Receive World Premiere at San Diego State University New Musical Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

San Diego State University's New Musical Initiative selected THE DEATH OF DESERT ROSE, by Jessica Kahkoska and Elliah Heifetz, for a two-year development process culminating in a fully staged world premiere production.
The Tank NYC to Present Four New Plays in Fall 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026

The Tank NYC announced its fall season lineup, featuring four new plays including world premieres of SHOW TRIAL and LEGERDEMAIN, alongside New York premieres of VERY BLUE LIGHT and FALLS FOR JODIE.
THE BATTLE OF GUADACANAL To Play The Tank NYC
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026

Theatre Rhinoceros and The Tank NYC are set to present THE BATTLE OF GUADACANAL, conceived and performed by John Fisher. John explains that the Battle of Guadalcanal serves as a metaphor for the battle he and his husband have faced during his husband's cancer journ
TRASHFEST & DARKFEST to Return to The Tank NYC with 2026 Lineups
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

The Tank NYC will present TrashFest and DarkFest, two festivals exploring sustainable theater practices, with DarkFest showcasing alternative energy performances and TrashFest centering work that reuses discarded materials.
PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Will Present THE RULE OF THIRDS by Marco De Simone
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival will present THE RULE OF THIRDS, directed by Montgomery Sutton, at The Tank from April 22 to May 15. The play explores themes of war and civilian experiences.
Photos: THE ROCKET MEN Premieres at Angels Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Angels Theatre Company recently opened the fourth production of The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman. Directed by Jamie Bullins, this is the third of its National New Play Network Premiere. See photos of the production.
THE ROCKET MEN to Conclude Rolling World Premiere in Lincoln, NE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Angels Theatre Company will present THE ROCKET MEN, a new play by Crystal Skillman, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE. Directed by Jamie Bullins, the play explores the moral complexities of space exploration.
THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL Set for February Run at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

The Tank NYC and Twin Fruit Productions will present THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL, a comedic adventure about teens battling an evil conspiracy in their local mall, from February 26 to March 22.
THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT COUNTRY SONGS and More Set for brooklynONE 2026 MainStage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

brooklynONE productions has unveiled its 2026 Mainstage Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary with an ambitious lineup of contemporary plays that reflect its Brooklyn roots.
Photos: Crystal Skillman’s THE ROCKET MEN Premieres At Oregon Contemporary Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026

Check out photos from Oregon Contemporary Theatre's production of The Rocket Men by Crystal Skillman, directed by Inga Wilson, which is the award-winning play's West Coast Premiere.
Justin Anderson Taylor's UNBLINKING EYE To Receive Industry Presentation At Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

The Flying Carpet Theatre Company, NextStage Productions and Shotgun Curly Productions will present an invite only industry presentation of Unblinking Eye, a visceral new work about the wars we no longer see by Justin Anderson Taylor.
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 15, 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!

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

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