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

Pricing Information

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

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

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, IncFort Wayne, IN United States
MAR 13, 2021 - MAR 13, 2021
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
Knock And Run TheatreNewcastle, NSW Australia
MAR 10, 2021 - MAR 13, 2021
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
Knock And Run TheatreNewcastle, NSW Australia
MAR 18, 2020 - MAR 21, 2020
Knock And Run Theatre
Newcastle, NSW Australia
Knock And Run TheatreNewcastle, NSW Australia
MAY 16, 2019 - MAY 19, 2019
Vox Animi
Rome, Italy
Vox AnimiRome, Italy
MAY 01, 2015 - MAY 03, 2015
N/A
Bangalore, India
N/ABangalore, India
OCT 10, 2014 - OCT 18, 2014
M.T. Pockets Theatre
Morgantown, WV United States
M.T. Pockets TheatreMorgantown, WV United States
MAY 16, 2014 - MAY 18, 2014
FLC Cast of Falcons
Folsom, CA United States
FLC Cast of FalconsFolsom, CA United States
MAY 16, 2014 - MAY 18, 2014
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA United States
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, CA United States
APR 27, 2014 - APR 28, 2014
Tennessee Repertory Theatre Internship Program
Nashville, TN United States
Tennessee Repertory Theatre Internship ProgramNashville, TN United States
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MAR 09, 2012 - MAR 25, 2012
The Promethean Theatre
Miami, FL United States
The Promethean TheatreMiami, FL United States
JUL 07, 2011 - JUL 16, 2011
The Quick And Dirty Art Project
Portland, OR United States
The Quick And Dirty Art ProjectPortland, OR United States
JUL 10, 2009 - AUG 30, 2009
The Road Theatre Company
North Hollywood, CA United States
The Road Theatre CompanyNorth Hollywood, CA United States
MAR 05, 2009 - MAR 29, 2009
American Actors Company
New York, NY United States
American Actors CompanyNew York, NY United States
JAN 19, 2009 - MAR 01, 2009
A Red Orchid Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
A Red Orchid TheatreChicago, IL United States
MAR 08, 2008 - MAR 16, 2008
Baylor University Theatre
Addison, TX United States
Baylor University TheatreAddison, TX United States
JAN 30, 2008 - FEB 17, 2008
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
Stages Repertory TheatreHouston, TX United States
MAR 01, 2007 - MAR 31, 2007
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Louisville, KY United States
Actors Theatre of LouisvilleLouisville, KY United States