Walter Wykes (born October 31, 1969) is an American
playwright
A playwright or dramatist is a person who writes plays.
Etymology
The word "play" is from Middle English pleye, from Old English plæġ, pleġa, plæġa ("play, exercise; sport, game; drama, applause"). The word "wright" is an archaic English ...
. A graduate of the
MFA playwriting program at the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he has had over thirty plays produced across the United States and internationally. Four times he has received the
American College Theater Festival The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) is a national theatre program dedicated to the improvement of collegiate theatre in the United States. Focused on the celebration of diverse and exciting theatre, KCACTF involves student ...
's Award for Excellence in Playwriting.
Wykes is known for writing intense roles and dark subject matter. The bulk of his dramatic work has an absurdist or surrealist bent, creating a dreamlike or nightmarish atmosphere that reflects the sometimes senseless nature of the modern world.
Plays
* ''The Father Clock'' (1997)
* ''The Profession'' (1997)
* ''The Salmon Tribunal'' (1997)
* ''Borrowed Parts'' (1998)
* ''Fading Joy'' (2000)
* ''The Worker'' (2007)
* ''Family 2.0'' (2007)
* ''The Spotted Man'' (2007)
* ''The Unwanted'' (2008)
* ''Beer Girl'' (2009)
* ''The Fly'' (2010)
* ''Tainted Love'' (2010)
* ''The Secret Origin of Mojo Man'' (2011)
* ''Certificate of Death'' (2012)
Trivia
* From June 1998 to February, Wykes played the role of Ensign Thomas in ''
Star Trek: The Experience'', an interactive show at the Las Vegas Hilton.
[''Neon: The Las Vegas Guide to Entertainment'', Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 1999.]
* He has appeared as an actor in numerous television commercials including spots for Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, Helio, Best Western, Qwestdex, Long John Silver's, and Domino's Pizza.
References
External links
Walter Wykes: Short Plays
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1969 births
Living people
20th-century American dramatists and playwrights