Career
Wells"s first play, "Men of Tortuga", had critically acclaimed runs at Steppenwolf Theatre"s First Look Repertory of New Work, the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, and the Profiles Theatre in Chicago. Wells"s second play, "Perfect Mendacity", was a commission from Manhattan Theatre Club and the Sloan Foundation. Like "Men of Tortuga", it debuted at Steppenwolf and went on to its official world premiere at the Asolo.
"The North Plan" debuted at First Look in 2010, and just completed its official world premiere run at Portland Center Stage in Portland, Oregon, to more critical acclaim.
Wells is also an actor with numerous television, film, and stage credits. His movie credits include The Weather Manitoba, Lana"s Rain, Number Sleep "Til Madison, The Watcher, and The Public Eye.
His television credits include a recurring role on Prison Break.