NEWS!

Published!

Next Stage Press is publishing "What Opa Did" this summer!

2025 Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature announcement.

Long Listed for the Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature!

Christopher's short play Big Fat Wish has made the "long list" for this prestigious prize

given by The African Griot in Kenya.

https://theafricangriot.com/alexandernderituprizelonglist.html

Promotional poster for the play "What Opa Did" by Christopher Franciosa.

World Premiere of "What Opa Did" at Theatre 40!

What Opa Did recently closed at Theater 40 in Beverly Hills.

Audiences have been absolutely thrilled and the reviews concur!

Broadway World Review

https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Review-World-Premiere-of-WHAT-OPA-DID-at-Theatre-40-through-215-20260122

Showmag Review

http://showmag.com/2026/01/26/what-opa-did-a-different-look-at-sacrifice-from-the-holocaust/

Interview with Christopher about What Opa Did

https://what-the-butler-saw.com/2025/11/17/a-conversation-with-playwright-christopher-franciosa-what-opa-did-theatre-40-by-james-scarborough/

Black and white illustration of a theatrical scene with actors in Renaissance attire.

Florencia Bay Books just published Christopher's short play!

On January 15, 2026, Christopher's play Tree Grows in Akron was published in their

Short Plays Collection #1

Christopher recently starred in "Becky's New Car" at Theatre 40

Becky's New Car Reviews

https://stagescenela.com/2025/05/beckys-new-car-4/#more-71453

https://laexcites.com/2025/05/24/review-theatre-40-beckys-new-car/