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Samuel D. Hunter Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - John Gassner Award

Samuel D. Hunter , The Whale

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise


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Obie Awards - 2011 - Playwriting

Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise

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Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director


Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution.

Student Blog: Playing Unhappy People: A Reflection on POCATELLO


Pocatello was indefinitely the hardest piece I’ve ever worked on, spending a near four months taking a slow Meisner focused process, dropping myself into the lonely world of a small town in Idaho during the 2010s. Our genius director, Andrew Gallant– founder of Green Shirt Studio in Chicago, spent generous amounts of time working a slow paced, piece-by-piece rehearsal process with our cast that centered around not only evoking the emotional life of the characters, but finding the real feeling of the piece in ourselves, which allowed me to find a truth and honesty to performance I have yet to find prior to this show. 

REVIEW: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Presents A Thought Provoking Contemplation Through An Unlikely Pairing.


Craig Baldwin (Director) delivers a compact but captivating expression of Samuel D. Hunter’s (Playwright) A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.  The 2022 New York Drama Critics Circle Award Winner for Best Play, this two-hander is a simple but thought-provoking piece that never directly discusses the title.

Samuel D Hunter's A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to The Pacific Theatre Stage


Pacific Theatre will present Samuel D. Hunter's, 'A Case For The Existence Of God,' from Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Page 73 Extends World Premiere of Majkin Holmquist's STARGAZERS


Page 73 is extending the world premiere production of STARGAZERS by Majkin Holmquist. Learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere Plays & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season


Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL


Second Stage Theater which became the new home for the Lark Playwrights Workshop in 2022, will conclude this year’s program on March 26th. Learn more about the program!

East Lynne Theater Company To Take Audiences In A 'New Direction' For 2024 Mainstage Season


East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May has just announced an exciting and varied mainstage season for 2024. Learn more about the productions here!

Paige Evans to Step Down as Signature Theatre Artistic Director


Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.

A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Will Make Australian Premiere


Outhouse Theatre Co and Seymour Centre will present the Australian premiere of the highly-acclaimed, A Case for the Existence of God, at the Seymour Centre, 11 April – 4 May.

Cal State Fullerton's Department of Theatre and Dance Reveals Spring 2024 Series


Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its Spring 2024 Studio Series productions. The Studio Series is a collection of plays, readings, and workshops performed in the Arena Theatre and Grand Central Theatre that challenge our students and audiences to take a deeper look into theatre and the stories that we tell.

Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs


What did our critic think of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs?

Cast Set for Majkin Holmquist's STARGAZERS World Premiere at Page 73


Page 73 has revealed the cast and creative team of its upcoming world premiere production of 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence at Page 73 Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at ACT


If you’re unfamiliar with the playwright Samuel D. Hunter, Dear Readers, you shouldn’t be. His latest, “A Case for the Existence of God”, currently playing at ACT, isn’t the first of his we’ve seen in the area. We were blessed with his “A Great Wilderness” back in 2014, plus his “The Whale” which first got a workshop at the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival, not to mention it’s latest life as an Oscar winning film in 2022. His raw takes on modern lives are exhilarating and his current production at ACT is no different.

Review: SpeakEasy Stage Company presents compelling A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD


What did our critic think of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at SpeakEasy Stage Company?

BECOMING A MAN, PRETTY WOMAN & More Lead Boston's February 2024 Theater Top Picks


Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out the top picks for February 2024!

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference


Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.

Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group


Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.

Review: SUKKOT at Skylight Theatre


Nestled uneasily in a space between comedy and misery, SUKKOT makes shoddy use of a good cast to serve up a banquet of familial angst and misery.

Samuel D. Hunter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Samuel D. Hunter written?

Samuel D. Hunter has written 4 shows including The Whale (Playwright), The Healing (Playwright), Lewiston & Clarkston (Playwright), Greater Clements (Playwright).

What awards has Samuel D. Hunter been nominated for?

Samuel D. Hunter has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards and The Lortels for "A Case for the Existence of God," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for the same production, and the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Whale." Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards and a Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for "A Bright New Boise."

What awards has Samuel D. Hunter won?

Samuel D. Hunter has won the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "A Case for the Existence of God" and the Playwriting award from the Obie Awards for "A Bright New Boise."

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