Anna King Skeels

Anna King Skeels (they/them/theirs) is a playwright, actor, and big nerd originally from Baltimore, Maryland, and recent graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts. Recent productions of their work include 'my sister's lipstick' (The New Hazlett Theater's Community Supported Art Series 2025) 'unstitch' (Kelly Strayhorn Freshworks Artist in Residence 2024), 'in and of ourselves/blue gingham and sunlight' (Scranton Fringe Festival 2024), and 'blue gingham and sunlight' (Raymond Laine Memorial One Acts Festival 2023).

Anna King Skeels (they/them/theirs) is a playwright, actor, and big nerd originally from Baltimore, Maryland, and recent graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts. Recent productions of their work include 'my sister's lipstick' (The New Hazlett Theater's Community Supported Art Series 2025) 'unstitch' (Kelly Strayhorn Freshworks Artist in Residence 2024), 'in and of ourselves/blue gingham and sunlight' (Scranton Fringe Festival 2024), and 'blue gingham and sunlight' (Raymond Laine Memorial One Acts Festival 2023).

Scripts

seven sisters' war

by Anna King Skeels

Synopsis

A historical fiction play based on the true and oft-ignored story of women who served as codebreakers during World War II. "seven sisters' war" follows a tight-knit ensemble of seven strong-willed women on their journey from collegiate recruitment to playing a hand in the events of the war from their campus in Washington, DC. This play is a snapshot of wartime America and the chance to do something about the...

A historical fiction play based on the true and oft-ignored story of women who served as codebreakers during World War II. "seven sisters' war" follows a tight-knit ensemble of seven strong-willed women on their journey from collegiate recruitment to playing a hand in the events of the war from their campus in Washington, DC. This play is a snapshot of wartime America and the chance to do something about the tragedy unfolding around these underestimated women.

my sister's lipstick

by Anna King Skeels

Synopsis

Inspired by isolation, queer repression, and a Judy Garland obsession, my sister’s lipstick follows George, who locks themself up in their apartment to escape the troubles of the outside world. Their sister, Morrison, longs for her sibling to come back into her life. This is an intimate play about how isolation affects self-expression and the active choice to continue living. Developed as part of the Community...

Inspired by isolation, queer repression, and a Judy Garland obsession, my sister’s lipstick follows George, who locks themself up in their apartment to escape the troubles of the outside world. Their sister, Morrison, longs for her sibling to come back into her life. This is an intimate play about how isolation affects self-expression and the active choice to continue living. Developed as part of the Community Supported Art 2025 Season at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, PA.

unstitch

by Anna King Skeels

Synopsis

unstitch is a big-hearted and unadulterated tour through the organs of a soft and scarred body being torn apart at the seams. Artist Anna King Skeels takes us through the journey of a fat queer person. This work in process examines our relationships with others and the trauma we have endured with our bodies. Centering movement and fiber arts, the gutsy, fluffy unstitch invites you to FEEL.

unstitch is a big-hearted and unadulterated tour through the organs of a soft and scarred body being torn apart at the seams. Artist Anna King Skeels takes us through the journey of a fat queer person. This work in process examines our relationships with others and the trauma we have endured with our bodies. Centering movement and fiber arts, the gutsy, fluffy unstitch invites you to FEEL.

blue gingham and sunlight

by Anna King Skeels

Synopsis

Inspired by quarantine, queer repression, and a Judy Garland obsession, "blue gingham and sunlight" follows George, who locks themself up in their apartment to escape the troubles of the outside world. Their sister, Morrison- the only person they allow inside- longs for her sibling to come back into her life. This is a two-actor play about how isolation affects self-expression and what it means to have a sense...

Inspired by quarantine, queer repression, and a Judy Garland obsession, "blue gingham and sunlight" follows George, who locks themself up in their apartment to escape the troubles of the outside world. Their sister, Morrison- the only person they allow inside- longs for her sibling to come back into her life. This is a two-actor play about how isolation affects self-expression and what it means to have a sense of self in relation to the outside world when you’re removed from it.