playwright

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The socialist playwright George Bernard Shaw appears several times rudely insulting converts he knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The parallels to contemporary American culture are obvious if not literal, but Ms. Ziegler is too gifted a playwright to shrink a nuanced tragedy into a screeching protest sign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Renowned photographer Randy and his playwright husband Jack are vacationing on the Oregon coast, but their trip sours.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

His performance in Horton Foote's one-act play The Midnight Caller led the playwright to recommend him for the role of Boo Radley in the 1962 film version of To Kill a Mockingbird.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He wanted a more creative career instead, and he set out to develop the skills to become a playwright.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow