dramatists

Definition of dramatistsnext
plural of dramatist

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Noun
  • Both the original production and a new one, now running at the Cherry Lane Theatre, were directed by Anne Kauffman, known for her work with such playwrights as Amy Herzog and Jordan Harrison.
    Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Lumet — himself a serious theater creature who shared an ethical bent with the twentieth century’s great American playwrights — specialized in movies about little guys’ going up against the system.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Lots of writers are funny, but no one ever said Toni Morrison bombed last night.
    Chris Rock, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
  • According to the guild, in a typical year about 400 writers would use their points to get health care.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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