David’s current works.

Drama

Perry Ludlow and the Bedford Pirates is a drama written for stage by David Walton.
Set in the present day with flashbacks from thirty years before, a group […]
The Tilted Halo is a prison drama set in the 1980s for stage written by David Walton.
It’s the 1980’s and Milo Blesdoe, a poor black man from Tupelo, Mississipi […]
The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year is a Drama for theater written by David Walton.
Set in 1968 with flashbacks to the 20’s, 40’s and 50’s, this gripping […]

Comedy

John 360 is a heartwarming comedy for stage written by David Walton
A man approaches his 60th birthday. As he does so, he faces a […]
The Big, Big Boom at the Boonie County Fair is a comedy script written for stage by David Walton.
Bartek and Vadim are two bumbling spies from Ustinkanovia, an obscure republic with […]
Closing Arguments is a Comedy for Stage by David Walton.
In the small town of Pikeville, a family matriarch has died unexpectedly. As […]

Projects in development.

Cleveland: The Mostly True Story of an American President

Full Length, Musical, Large Cast with Ensemble

Script by David Walton, Lyrics by David Walton and Joshua Lindevaldsen, Music by Joshua Lindevaldsen

Even if you don’t love history, you’ll love Cleveland. His story is one of romance, high drama and enough plot twists to keep history buffs, and everyone else, on the edge of their seat. You will thrill to music composed by Joshua Lindevaldsen who has been described as reminiscent of Sondheim. Cleveland reveals that history isn’t a mystery, it just hasn’t been told the right way… until now. 

Projected release date: Spring 2026

Land and Liberty: The Vinton Story (Working Title)

Full Length, Drama, Small Ensemble Cast

This is a commissioned project on behalf of Vinton, Virginia’s Historical Museum in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the state. As part of semi quincentennial celebrations, David Walton has agreed to write a play that details the origins of Vinton set within the revolutionary spirit that sparked a nation.

Projected release date: Spring/Summer 2026

When It Snows in Miami

Full Length, Drama, Large Ensemble Cast (Adults and Juveniles)

It’s 1942 and the world is at war; that’s something Frances Smith and her daughter, Mary Helen, are acutely aware of. William Smith was “the first to sign up at the mill” to fight the Nazis and his absence on the home front is deeply felt. When he goes “missing in action”, high-spirited Mary Helen prays for a miracle to bring her Daddy home for Christmas. You’ll be thrilled with this heart-warming story of courage, determination and love.

Projected release date: Spring 2027

Fancy Madigan

Full Length, Comedy Drama, Small Ensemble Cast

Fancy’s life is an uncomplicated one; she’s an unmarried suburbanite who cares for her mother while tending to the little flower shop they co-own. But when a dead body is found in the storage room, Fancy discovers talents she never knew she had. 

Projected release date: TBA

Mississippi Nick and the Women Who Love Him

Full Length, Comedy, Large Cast

Meet Nick, he’s got woman trouble… or shall we say, woMEN trouble. He just wants to live his life, but his grandmother, mother, wife, ex-wife, daughter, and a whole lot of other women he’d like to forget, have ideas… most of which are better than his!

Projected release date: TBA