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My plays are organized into full-lengths, one-acts, and ten-minutes. I've included a plot summary, cast and production requirements, and script history. Everything has been produced or published, or both.

I pulled a monologue from each play to give you a sense of my writing. You're welcome to use them to audition. If you like what you see, contact me and I'll e-mail the script to you.

I started writing essays to amuse my friends and make it through yet another workday in a basement cubicle. Some have since been published.

 
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What’s the worst thing that can happen to a marriage on the edge? Ethan and Liz find out when they become stuck in a car one winter on a deserted highway. Forced to cooperate until help arrives, they confront the issues that have undermined their marriage: his long hours at work, her history of depression, their emotional and physical estrangement, and the recent death of their son and who, ultimately, is to blame for it. At times droll, at times savage, Couldn't Say shows two characters in a battle for their lives, trying to survive until help arrives.

Two actors, two chairs, two jackets, 1:05 without intermission. Developed at Abingdon Theatre Company in New York and the Playwrights' Forum in DC. Produced at Midtown International Theatre Festival in New York, 2008; Charter Theatre, DC, 2001; Washington Theatre Festival, Source Theatre Company, DC, 2001.

Literary Prize Winner, Washington Theatre Festival, 2001!

Nominated for Best Overall Production, Direction, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Lighting Design, and Scenic Design at the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival!

Excerpts published in Audition Arsenal: Monologues for Women In Their 30s and Audition Arsenal: Monologues for Men In Their 30s, by Smith and Kraus.
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Critics rave about Couldn't Say:

"This week I had the privilege of seeing Couldn't Say, a rare gem that is being presented at the Midtown International Theatre Festival ... Written by Christopher Wall, a lyricist of the spoken word, Couldn't Say is a gently powerful and moving piece." -- Shelley Molad, NYTheatre.com

"Couldn't Say trumps much of what's found in many larger, louder, more frantic plays." -- Matthew Murry, Talkin' Broadway

"I was fortunate to have a front row seat to a special and beautiful 'gem' of a show ... If you check out Couldn't Say you will witness an intelligent, sensitive, funny new play performed by top notch actors. You won't want to miss it." -- Bixby Elliot, Yahoo! Broadway

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