←Recommendations of The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

What was most impressive to me in this historical cold case/courtroom drama is how accessible Wheaton-Werle makes it. He gives enough context and facts that we understand the history and patent law of it all, but it's the characters and their relationships that really make this play work. The play also sheds a critical eye on the systems (and people) that shape how history is written, and may make you leave the theater a conspiracy theorist.

An historical mystery with beautiful prose and the opportunity to create a stunning spectacle. Curious Circumstances is the perfect combination of theatricality, poignancy, and drama. Any theatre that is ready for exploring the history of American history while simultaneously building a gorgeously designed show should snap this up for a world premiere.

Wheaton-Werle’s enticing mystery is a theatrical gem. Full of opportunities for beautiful stage-craft, this script has all the magic of cinema wrapped in a deeply human theatrical story of artistic expression, legacy, and family. Some very juicy roles for actors and a designer’s dream project.

A globetrotting historical mystery with a motor of human grief running quietly underneath, Wheaton-Werle's play will get you thinking more critically about the forces, individual and cultural, that shape our view of history.

While the true-life mystery is gripping, what keeps you engaged with "The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Price" is the human story at the center of the narrative. Wheaton-Werle has crafted a succinct and theatrical examination of creativity, corporate greed, legacy, and love in this pulse-pounding play. Any theater would be lucky to premiere this wonderful show!