Building The Wall is a dystopian political thriller by Robert Schenkkan set in a near-future United States following a terrorist attack and the declaration of martial law. The play centers on a conversation between Rick, a former private prison warden awaiting sentencing, and Gloria, a historian interviewing him about atrocities committed inside immigrant detention facilities. Through their exchanges, the play examines government policy, accountability, and the consequences of anti-immigration rhetoric.

Playwright Robert Schenkkan is known for works including All the Way and The Kentucky Cycle, both recognized with major American theatre awards.

Presented at Urban Stages for a limited Off-Broadway engagement, the production partners with the New York Immigration Coalition and the Immigration Defense Fund to host post-show talkbacks and raise funds for immigrant legal resources.