Open: A Conversation with Crystal Skillman

The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “Open” with Crystal Skillman  - A talkback, signing and live podcast recording.

About the book

In OPEN, a woman called The Magician seems to pantomime a myriad of tricks, but her act reveals she is attempting the impossible—to save the life of her lover, Jenny.

Selections from the Dramatists Play Service edition of this moving solo play will be read by Megan Hill (The Ants, Eddie & Dave) who premiered as The Magician at the Tank in 2019, and Lily-Ali Oshatz (She Said) who premiered in the tour with OnStage! Festival throughout Italy in 2022. Signing and Q&A with the creative team, including director Jessi D. Hill (Small), to follow. 

OPEN’s awards include a 2021 Offie Nomination for the Edinburgh Fringe, APAP Up Next! selection, and a grant from Mid-Atlantic Arts. Since OPEN’s publication with DPS, second productions have continued across the country gaining critical acclaim. The play will be featured at the University of San Francisco in their new play festival this spring. 

About the Author

An internationally award-winning playwright, fictional podcast writer, and comic book author, Crystal has written for Stories Podcast (Wondery Kids), Girl Tales, Adventure Time comics, and Marvel comics. New Plays include THE ROCKET MEN and RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD. She is the author of the NYTimes Critics’ Pick plays GEEK, CUT, and KING KIRBY which you can listen to on Broadway Podcast Network. 

About the event

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