playwright
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The playwright was fascinated by Broadway star Laurette Taylor and her abrupt manner with house guests, and based Hay Fever on her family.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The song is part of an album he’s recording called “Odenkirk Sings Nutter,” featuring comedy numbers written by writer and playwright Mark Nutter, a longtime friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"There's a Jewish playwright who survived the Holocaust called Elie Weisel," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
When I saw “English” in 2024 at the Old Globe in San Diego, I was acutely aware of what the playwright was not addressing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Campbell had been a fairly well-known playwright at one time.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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