2025 Joseph Jefferson Award Nominee - Best New Work
“The story of two giants and creative pioneers in the comics industry: Jack Kirby and Stan Lee - sometimes called the Lennon and McCartney of comic books.” - Third Coast Review
#NewStagePlay
#Theatremakers
A riveting exploration of an era marked by censorship, prejudice, and the enduring resilience of artistic expression.
This #NewStagePlay continues “The Four-Color Plays,” highlighting major turning points in American comic book history.
This #NewStagePlay begins “The Four-Color Plays,” highlighting major turning points in American comic book history.
Step into the revolutionary 1960s with this #NewStagePlay, where Marvel Comics redefined storytelling and unleashed a dazzling universe of unforgettable characters. But behind the scenes of this creative explosion lay a tangled web of ambition, collaboration, and conflict between two visionaries:
Part of “The Four-Color Plays,” highlighting turning points in comic book history.
“A rather deep show that keeps our interest with it's focus on dark humor.” - Around The Town Chicago
A #NewStagePlay available from #SordeletInk
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#NewStagePlay
#TheHouseOfIdeas exploring #StanLee #JackKirby and the creation of #MarvelComics
First produced in 2024 at @citylittheater.bsky.social littheater2150 directed by Terry McCabe. Music by @petterwahlback.bsky.social
Published by #SordeletInk
Info link in bio
#Theatremakers #NewStagePlay
#TheInnocenceOfSeduction exploring the 1950's Comic Book Scare
First produced in 2022 at @citylittheater.bsky.social directed by Mark Pracht. Music by Petter Wahlback.
Published by #SordeletInk
Featuring Sean Harklerode, Frank Nall, Brian Bradford and Megan Clarke
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS
A #NewStagePlay - the third part of The Four-Color Trilogy, exploring the #ComicBook industry.
The tale of Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and the creation of Marvel Comics. A hit at Chicago's City Lit Theatre.
Published by #SordeltInk and production rights available. Link in bio.
THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION
A #NewStagePlay - the second part of The Four-Color Trilogy, exploring the #ComicBook industry.
The tale of Bill Gaines, EC Comics, and 50's censorship. A hit at Chicago's City Lit Theatre.
Published by #SordeltInk and production rights available. Link in bio.
THE MARK OF KANE
A #NewStagePlay - the first part of The Four-Color Trilogy, exploring the history of the #ComicBook industry.
The tale of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and the creation of Batman. A hit at Chicago's City Lit Theatre.
Published by #SordeltInk and production rights available. Link in bio.
