Susan Smith Blackburn Prize1978-1979

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, established in 1978, is given annually to recognize women who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.  The Prize is show more administered in Houston, London and New York by a board of directors who choose six Judges each year, three from each side of the Atlantic.

Each year, a specified list of professional theatres throughout the English-speaking world is invited to submit plays for consideration.  Plays are received in September, and the award ceremony is held in February or March.  Plays must be full-length. Plays are eligible whether or not they have been produced, but any premiere production must have occurred within the preceding calendar year.  Previous winners are not eligible.

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