Playwright Buzz
A. Zell Williams' New Short Play Presented at the Royal Court
LONDON - This year's Big Idea series of 10-minute plays at the Royal Court will feature a new work by New Dramatists resident A. Zell Williams. 'Like The 60s Never Happened is an evening of new pieces by 4 international writers exploring what today's world would look like if social or technological innovations of the 1960s never occurred. For more information, visit the Royal Court's website by clicking here.
The Royal Court Extends Residency to A. Zell Williams
London's Royal Court Theatre will be hosting A. Zell Williams (ND Class of 2021) for a developmental residency this June. Williams and five other US playwrights will spend a week shaping pieces and exploring London's theatre scene. Zell will be working on his play, JUNETEENTH, which was created with support from the Public Theater and the Vineyard Arts Project. The piece will receive a Creativity Fund workshop at New Dramatists in May before it goes overseas.
'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' Hires A. Zell Williams as Staff Writer
This January, New Dramatists resident playwright, A. Zell Williams, will begin working as a Staff Writer on NBC's popular crime drama, 'Law & Order: SVU.' Williams is excited to have the chance to contribute to one of his favorite series, which is currently in its sixteenth season. Additionally, he is thrilled to get to work in one of the few TV writers rooms based in New York.
'Down Past Passyunk' Wins 2 Barrymore Awards
A. Zell Williams' new play dealing with race and neighborhood identity won Barrymore Awards for Best New Play and Best Overall Production of a Play at the 2014 Barrymore Awards. Inspired by actual events, the play set in a cheesesteak shop was honored Monday, October 27th. For more: http://bit.ly/1y2yAsH
DOWN PAST PASSYUNK Nominated for 8 Barrymore Awards
The World Premier of A. Zell Williams' DOWN PAST PASSYUNK has been nominated for 8 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. The honor is given out by Theatre Philadelphia in recognition of outstanding professional dramas and musicals by local theaters and producers. InterAct Theatre Company's production received nominations for Best New Play, Best Lead & Supporting Actors, Best Lead Actress, and Best Direction. To read the full list of nominees: http://www.theatrephiladelphia.org/barrymore-awards/2014
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