playwright

noun

play·wright | \ ˈplā-ˌrīt

Definition of playwright

: a person who writes plays

Examples of playwright in a Sentence

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An Obie Award–winning playwright whose work tackles issues connected to the Pan-African experience, she’s used to seeing the continent of Africa depicted stereotypically in movies and television. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and Scarlett Johansson Toast Black Panther," 11 Dec. 2018 Every Act of Life Documentary about playwright Terrence McNally. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "Hartford Actress Part Of LGBT Film Fest's Spotlight On Trans Issues," 23 May 2018 The playwright-in-residence's work examines how the invention changed womanhood forever. — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "The new Phoenix Theatre is built like an energy-efficient bunker. Here's what you need to know.," 28 Apr. 2018 Winston-Salem playwright and actor Angus MacLachlan wears a little sneer on his lip and carries an intellectual chip on his shoulder as Louis Ironson, Prior's lover. — Tony Brown, charlotteobserver, "1996: 'Angels' is heavenly: Kudos to Charlotte Rep for tackling the work | Charlotte Observer," 30 Mar. 2018 Beleaguered playwright/director finds actress to play female lead in his adaptation of classic sadomasochistic tale. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: March 12-18," 12 Mar. 2018 The Rep also continues its close relationship with Brookfield Central graduate and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, who recently joined the Rep board of directors. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee Repertory Theater plans Miranda's 'In the Heights,' Austen Christmas show," 12 Feb. 2018 Neil Simon A pivotal, Pulitzer-winning playwright who gave American theatre such classics as The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, Simon died in August at age 91. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "In Memoriam: All of the Celebrities, Politicians, and Notable People Who Died in 2018," 13 Dec. 2018 Award-winning playwright Edward Albee lived for many years in a Tribeca loft in a former cheese warehouse. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "Playwright Edward Albee’s Manhattan Loft Hits Market for Almost $9 Million," 27 Nov. 2018

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