Wesley Cappiello

Wesley Cappiello

Wesley Cappiello (he/him) is a New York-based actor, dancer, singer, and playwright. Born in Princeton, NJ, this Jersey boy has been in love with the theater since a very young age. This set the foundation for Wesley to cultivate his love and passion for creating theatrical works of fiction. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.

When not writing,...
Wesley Cappiello (he/him) is a New York-based actor, dancer, singer, and playwright. Born in Princeton, NJ, this Jersey boy has been in love with the theater since a very young age. This set the foundation for Wesley to cultivate his love and passion for creating theatrical works of fiction. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.

When not writing, Wesley can typically be found trying out new recipes in the kitchen or listening to true crime podcasts. Other times, he can be found snuggled up with his cat, Valentino Versace.

Be sure to visit his website for more information!

Plays

  • On Time by Wesley Cappiello
    Cast: 
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    Genre: comedy, drama + 4 more
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    Keyword: queer love, before legalized gay marriage + 8 more
    Genre: comedy, drama, experimental, melodrama, period, romantic comedy
    Keyword: queer love, before legalized gay marriage, adult relationships, heartbreak, marriage, gay wedding, AIDS crisis, Holocaust, 19th century, Soulmates
    ON TIME takes audiences on a journey where passion defies history's bounds. From the clandestine desires of two men in Victorian England to the modern-day uncertainty of fiancés on the brink of matrimony in the American South, this concept play explores queer relationships across centuries. With two actors in ten roles, ON TIME delves into the timeless power of love and connection amidst shifting societal landscapes.
  • Lucy in the Sea With Darvon by Wesley Cappiello
    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama + 3 more
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    Keyword: family drama, estranged siblings + 7 more
    Genre: dark comedy, drama, melodrama, movement/physical, tragedy
    Keyword: family drama, estranged siblings, coping with suicide, death, loss, bittersweet love story, Bisexual men, Bisexual character, gay characters
    Following the suicide of their sister Lucy, estranged siblings Lindsey and Levy are forced to face their past and each other for the first time in ten years. As they wrestle with their grief, they struggle to reconnect while past mistakes reach a boiling point and family secrets are exposed.
  • The Waiting Room by Wesley Cappiello
    Cast: 
    7
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    Genre: drama, horror + 4 more
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    Keyword: murder, death + 4 more
    Genre: drama, horror, melodrama, movement/physical, mystery/thriller, political
    Keyword: murder, death, loss, dystopian future, Dystopian horror, psychological thriller
    In the near future, America is run by The Leader, an oppressive dictator. When four strangers awaken in an underground battlefield, their task is simple: figure out their mutual link in order to survive. When it becomes clear only one of the four will make it out alive, tensions build to an unforgettable, shocking climax.
  • Where the Snow Never Ends by Wesley Cappiello
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: drama, holiday + 2 more
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    Keyword: death and grief, christmas eve + 4 more
    Genre: drama, holiday, melodrama, tragedy
    Keyword: death and grief, christmas eve, Angel of Death, Snow, binge drinking, snowglobe
    A ten-minute play that follows Amy, a broken-down drunk, as she copes with spending her first Christmas alone.