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Inside the production

Story, stage & company

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Building The Wall is a hard-hitting political thriller from playwright Robert Schenkkan, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner. The play envisions a near-future immigration landscape and holds a mirror to accountability and policy in a tense, thought-provoking format. The production history highlights a dynamic rollout across NNPN partner theatres, with a world premiere in 2017 and an Off-Broadway run in New York. While there isn't a current 2025 tour announcement, the piece remains a significant work in contemporary political theatre, frequently revived by regional theatres and licensing houses.

On stage

The documented stage experience

Below you’ll find a concise biography of the creator, a snapshot of the play’s discography (in theatre terms: notable productions and licensing milestones), and information about past and potential future gatherings where audiences can experience this ambitious drama.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

About the artist: Building The Wall is presented as a collaborative project linked to Robert Schenkkan’s body of work. Schenkkan, a celebrated playwright known for bold, socially engaged theatre, has earned Pulitzer Prize recognition for previous work and has been honored with Tony Awards for his stage writings. The project has historically moved through a network of partnering theatres, including the Fountain Theatre (CA) and other NNPN Rollouts, reflecting a strategy that prioritizes accessibility and regional reach. Licensing is managed through Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service title), making it straightforward for theatres to stage the production. For more context, explore the official pages of Concord Theatricals and NNPN, which host licensing details and production histories.

On stage

The documented stage experience

Social media and updates: Building The Wall does not maintain a dedicated artist page. Updates tend to appear through partner venues like the Fountain Theatre, licensing pages, and NNPN listings. If you’re seeking direct information, check the official sites and social profiles of the presenting theatres and licensing houses below:

The essentials

Quick Facts About Building The Wall

  • Type: Play (drama) written by Robert Schenkkan, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright.
  • Premiere/format: World premiere rollout in 2017 as part of NNPN Rolling World Premiere; Off-Broadway run at New World Stages (May–June 2017); LA premiere at the Fountain Theatre and multiple regional productions.
  • Production history: NNPN partner theatres included Fountain Theatre (CA), Curious Theatre (CO), Forum Theatre (DC), Borderlands Theater (AZ), City Theatre (FL); later productions extended or moved across venues.
  • Genre/style: Political thriller/dystopian near-future drama exploring immigration policy and accountability, often described as a provocative, hard-hitting theatre piece.
  • Licensing: Licensed by Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service title); script available for licensing to theatres.
  • Awards/achievements: Schenkkan is a Pulitzer and Tony winner; the play received broad media attention and notable regional/theatre network support; the work is cited in profiles of contemporary political theatre.

About the artist: Building The Wall is presented as a collaborative project linked to Robert Schenkkan’s body of work. Schenkkan, a celebrated playwright known for bold, socially engaged theatre, has earned Pulitzer Prize recognition for previous work and has been honored with Tony Awards for his stage writings. The project has historically moved through a network of partnering theatres, including the Fountain Theatre (CA) and other NNPN Rollouts, reflecting a strategy that prioritizes accessibility and regional reach. Licensing is managed through Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service title), making it straightforward for theatres to stage the production. For more context, explore the official pages of Concord Theatricals and NNPN, which host licensing details and production histories.

Social media and updates: Building The Wall does not maintain a dedicated artist page. Updates tend to appear through partner venues like the Fountain Theatre, licensing pages, and NNPN listings. If you’re seeking direct information, check the official sites and social profiles of the presenting theatres and licensing houses below:

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