Devil on the Wall

by Danielle Wirsansky

TEN MINUTE PLAY (2F/1M)
"Devil on the Wall" offers a gripping glimpse into the harrowing world of WWII espionage, focusing on the real-life heroine Hannah Szenes. In this intense ten-minute play, audiences are transported to a pivotal moment as Hannah, captured by Gestapo forces, grapples with an agonizing decision that will define her legacy. With the weight of history bearing down upon her, Hannah must summon...

TEN MINUTE PLAY (2F/1M)
"Devil on the Wall" offers a gripping glimpse into the harrowing world of WWII espionage, focusing on the real-life heroine Hannah Szenes. In this intense ten-minute play, audiences are transported to a pivotal moment as Hannah, captured by Gestapo forces, grapples with an agonizing decision that will define her legacy. With the weight of history bearing down upon her, Hannah must summon all her courage to confront the ultimate test of loyalty and sacrifice.

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Devil on the Wall

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  • Agnes Palfi: Devil on the Wall by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    An incredibly gripping 10-minute piece centered on the mother-daughter relationship, strained under an unspeakable pressure. The tightly compressed, intense emotions erupt like cries for basic human rights. Harrowing, haunting—and above all, real.

    An incredibly gripping 10-minute piece centered on the mother-daughter relationship, strained under an unspeakable pressure. The tightly compressed, intense emotions erupt like cries for basic human rights. Harrowing, haunting—and above all, real.

    ”
  • Ken Love: Devil on the Wall by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    Like Harold Pinter's "One For The Road" and Arthur Miller's "Incident At Vichy", Danielle Wirsansky's "Devil On The Wall" speaks of a certain time in history, yet relates to our current dilemma with a chilling directness. A short, emotionally devastating piece that will linger in the mind long after it has been seen or read.

    Like Harold Pinter's "One For The Road" and Arthur Miller's "Incident At Vichy", Danielle Wirsansky's "Devil On The Wall" speaks of a certain time in history, yet relates to our current dilemma with a chilling directness. A short, emotionally devastating piece that will linger in the mind long after it has been seen or read.

    ”
  • Eric Pfeffinger: Devil on the Wall by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    This historical snapshot is thick with ugly intensity. A timeless exploration of tyranny's effects and of the costs -- and the necessity -- of resistance.

    This historical snapshot is thick with ugly intensity. A timeless exploration of tyranny's effects and of the costs -- and the necessity -- of resistance.

    ”
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3-2F/1M

Development History

  • Reading, Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2018

Production History

  • Community Theater, Frank Sanchez Music Productions, 2020
  • University, White Mouse Theatre Productions, 2019
  • Fringe, Greensboro Fringe Festival, 2017
  • Fringe, Orlando Fringe Festival, 2017
  • University, White Mouse Theatre Productions at Florida State University, 2017

Awards

  • 2nd Place in the Entertainment for Change Competition
    Entertainment for Change
    Runner Up
    2017