The Unseen

The Unseen by Craig Wright

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Productions (34)
Drama
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80 - 85 minutes
3 M,  (3 actors possible: 0-3 W, 0-3 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content
Set: At minimum, two cells each with a cot, bucket, metal bowl with a lid and a spoon. There may be a third cell indicated on stage.

Imprisoned by a totalitarian regime and mercilessly tortured for unknown crimes, Wallace and Valdez live without hope of escape or release. When an enigmatic new prisoner arrives and begins communicating in code, both men develop new relationships to each other, their captors, and themselves. A darkly humorous examination of faith in an uncertain world. Read More

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

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Play Details

Imprisoned by a totalitarian regime and mercilessly tortured for unknown crimes, Wallace and Valdez live without hope of escape or release. When an enigmatic new prisoner arrives and begins communicating in code, both men develop new relationships to each other, their captors, and themselves. A darkly humorous examination of faith in an uncertain world.

(This play is also available in the collection Humana Festival 2007: The Complete Plays.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 80 - 85 minutes
  • 3 M,  (3 actors possible: 0-3 W, 0-3 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content
  • Set: At minimum, two cells each with a cot, bucket, metal bowl with a lid and a spoon. There may be a third cell indicated on stage.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-068-6

Published Reviews

"Sheer genius...The Unseen is what's right about modern theater."

Sherry Deatrick, Louisville Eccentric Observer

"Craig Wright's The Unseen is sheer genius. With shades of Samuel Beckett and Tom Stoppard and a dash of David Mamet, it's nevertheless an original."

Sherry Deatrick, Louisville Eccentric Observer

"Craig Wright's The Unseen is a stirring exploration of issues both timely and timeless."

Todd Zeigler, Theatre Louisville

"Wright doesn't waste one minute of your time, and he gives you much to ponder."

Michael Spenser, internetmonk.com

Production History

JUN 10, 2022 - JUN 18, 2022
Playground 630, Inc
Fort Wayne, IN United States
 Playground 630, Inc Fort Wayne, IN United States
MAR 13, 2021 - MAR 13, 2021
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
 Knock And Run Theatre Newcastle, NSW Australia
MAR 10, 2021 - MAR 13, 2021
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
 Knock And Run Theatre Newcastle, NSW Australia
MAR 18, 2020 - MAR 21, 2020
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
 Knock And Run Theatre Newcastle, NSW Australia
MAY 16, 2019 - MAY 19, 2019
Vox Animi
Rome, Italy
 Vox Animi Rome, Italy
MAY 01, 2015 - MAY 03, 2015
N/A
Bangalore, India
 N/A Bangalore, India
OCT 10, 2014 - OCT 18, 2014
M.T. Pockets Theatre
Morgantown, WV United States
 M.T. Pockets Theatre Morgantown, WV United States
MAY 16, 2014 - MAY 18, 2014
FLC Cast of Falcons
Folsom, CA United States
 FLC Cast of Falcons Folsom, CA United States
MAY 16, 2014 - MAY 18, 2014
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA United States
 Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA United States
APR 27, 2014 - APR 28, 2014
Tennessee Repertory Theatre Internship Program
Nashville, TN United States
 Tennessee Repertory Theatre Internship Program Nashville, TN United States
JAN 23, 2014 - JAN 25, 2014
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI United States
 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI United States
DEC 14, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY United States
 St. Xavier High School Louisville, KY United States
FEB 13, 2013 - FEB 21, 2013
Ball State University Theatre And Dance
Muncie, IN United States
 Ball State University Theatre And Dance Muncie, IN United States
SEP 19, 2012 - SEP 23, 2012
Greater Rochester Repertory Companies
Rochester, NY United States
 Greater Rochester Repertory Companies Rochester, NY United States
APR 27, 2012 - APR 28, 2012
Callan Theatre
Washington, DC United States
 Callan Theatre Washington, DC United States
MAR 09, 2012 - MAR 25, 2012
The Promethean Theatre
Miami, FL United States
 The Promethean Theatre Miami, FL United States
MAR 08, 2012 - MAR 11, 2012
Greater Rochester Repertory Companies
Rochester, NY United States
 Greater Rochester Repertory Companies Rochester, NY United States
JAN 20, 2012 - JAN 29, 2012
The World's Stage Theatre Company
Milwaukee, WI United States
 The World's Stage Theatre Company Milwaukee, WI United States
AUG 11, 2011 - AUG 21, 2011
Chorus Productions
Edmonton, AB Canada
 Chorus Productions Edmonton, AB Canada
JUL 07, 2011 - JUL 16, 2011
The Quick And Dirty Art Project
Portland, OR United States
 The Quick And Dirty Art Project Portland, OR United States
NOV 18, 2010 - NOV 20, 2010
University Of Regina
Regina, SK Canada
 University Of Regina Regina, SK Canada
NOV 17, 2010 - NOV 17, 2010
University Of Regina
Regina, SK Canada
 University Of Regina Regina, SK Canada
NOV 12, 2009 - NOV 13, 2009
CCSU Theatre Dept.
New Britain, CT United States
 CCSU Theatre Dept. New Britain, CT United States
NOV 05, 2009 - NOV 07, 2009
Baylor University Theatre
Waco, TX United States
 Baylor University Theatre Waco, TX United States
JUL 10, 2009 - AUG 30, 2009
The Road Theatre Company
North Hollywood, CA United States
 The Road Theatre Company North Hollywood, CA United States
JUN 09, 2009 - JUN 09, 2009
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR United States
 Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR United States
MAR 05, 2009 - MAR 29, 2009
American Actors Company
New York, NY United States
 American Actors Company New York, NY United States
FEB 27, 2009 - MAR 08, 2009
Mother Road Theatre Company
Albuquerque, NM United States
 Mother Road Theatre Company Albuquerque, NM United States
JAN 19, 2009 - MAR 01, 2009
A Red Orchid Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 A Red Orchid Theatre Chicago, IL United States
OCT 31, 2008 - OCT 31, 2008
The Covenant School
Reston, VA United States
 The Covenant School Reston, VA United States
JUN 12, 2008 - JUN 14, 2008
University Of Texas At Arlington, Theatre Arts Department
Arlington, TX United States
 University Of Texas At Arlington, Theatre Arts Department Arlington, TX United States
MAR 08, 2008 - MAR 16, 2008
Baylor University Theatre
Addison, TX United States
 Baylor University Theatre Addison, TX United States
JAN 30, 2008 - FEB 17, 2008
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
 Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
MAR 01, 2007 - MAR 31, 2007
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Louisville, KY United States
 Actors Theatre of Louisville Louisville, KY United States
No upcoming productions.
MAR 09, 2012 - MAR 25, 2012
The Promethean Theatre
Miami, FL United States
 The Promethean Theatre Miami, FL United States
JUL 07, 2011 - JUL 16, 2011
The Quick And Dirty Art Project
Portland, OR United States
 The Quick And Dirty Art Project Portland, OR United States
JUL 10, 2009 - AUG 30, 2009
The Road Theatre Company
North Hollywood, CA United States
 The Road Theatre Company North Hollywood, CA United States
MAR 05, 2009 - MAR 29, 2009
American Actors Company
New York, NY United States
 American Actors Company New York, NY United States
JAN 19, 2009 - MAR 01, 2009
A Red Orchid Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 A Red Orchid Theatre Chicago, IL United States
MAR 08, 2008 - MAR 16, 2008
Baylor University Theatre
Addison, TX United States
 Baylor University Theatre Addison, TX United States
JAN 30, 2008 - FEB 17, 2008
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
 Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
MAR 01, 2007 - MAR 31, 2007
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Louisville, KY United States
 Actors Theatre of Louisville Louisville, KY United States

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