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The Wanderers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020] Cancelled [Replacement]
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ActuallyActually
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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A Delicate ShipA Delicate Ship
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Writing

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The Last Match
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Actually
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)

Anna Ziegler, Boy

IT Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Original Short Script

Anna ZieglerA Map of Broken Glass

IT Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Original Short Script

Anna ZieglerThe Spring Fling: My Best/Worst Date Ever

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Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Photo
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE Photo
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 
Review: THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella Photo
Review: THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - Feb 14, 2025

Jennifer Decker is a pro at deconstructing relationships, and it is no surprise that she handles this material very well. Also, she has a very talented cast at her beck and call, so THE WANDERERS here in Houston works exquisitely for the most part.
Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!
Interview: 54 Below's NEW WRITERS series Showcases Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH) Photo
Interview: 54 Below's NEW WRITERS series Showcases Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH)
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 7, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer behind off-Broadway’s smash hit musical, Teeth, will showcase her work, including a brand-new musical she’s creating with the celebrated playwright, Anna Ziegler, in this 2/11 concert.
Interview: Jennifer Decker of THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella Photo
Interview: Jennifer Decker of THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - Feb 4, 2025

One of Houston’s most fascinating productions opens this week. Mildred’s Umbrella is presenting THE WANDERERS at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center on South Braeswood.
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Photo
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below Photo
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream Photo
TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater And The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC To Present THE WANDERERS Photo
Mildred's Umbrella Theater And The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC To Present THE WANDERERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company closes their 2024-2025 season with the Houston premiere of THE WANDERERS, by Anna Ziegler. This production is the first of two co-productions with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston.  
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open Photo
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
THE WANDERERS Comes to Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company Photo
THE WANDERERS Comes to Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company will close their 2024-2025 season with the Houston premiere of THE WANDERERS, by Anna Ziegler. Learn more about the show here!
Previews: The New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season to Include CABARET and THE HEIDI CHRON Photo
Previews: The New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season to Include CABARET and THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
by James Lindhorst - Nov 26, 2024

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) is pleased to announce its 27th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the J, beginning in March of 2025. The new season brings beloved shows by celebrated Jewish authors, as well as new work that presents unique perspectives on the Jewish experience.The Season opens with CABARET, and includes THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., THE WANDERERS, and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.
CABARET, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, and More Set For New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season Photo
CABARET, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, and More Set For New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

The New Jewish Theatre has announced its 27th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the J, beginning in March of 2025. Learn more about the season here!
Mandy Greenfield Launches Production Company Red Yes Studio Photo
Mandy Greenfield Launches Production Company Red Yes Studio
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Theatrical producer Mandy Greenfield has launched her own independent production company, Red Yes Studio. The company aims to commission, develop, and produce bold new work for the stage and screen.
Interview: Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre Photo
Interview: Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre
by Armando Urdiales - Oct 22, 2024

Read our interview with Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre. Delving into the resilience of the human spirit, Anna reveals her hopes for the audience to recognize the beauty and fragility of life. We discuss the unique challenges she faced in balancing the epic tones of The Odyssey with the contemporary narrative of a 9/11 widow, Jane.
Casts Set for Alley Theatre's 2024 Alley All New Festival Photo
Casts Set for Alley Theatre's 2024 Alley All New Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Alley Theatre revealed the cast for the 2024 Alley All New Festival, featuring a lineup of actors set to bring new works to life. The festival will showcase innovative plays and performances. Learn more!
Video: Sneak Peek at THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre Photo
Video: Sneak Peek at THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

Watch a sneak peek of THE JANEIAD, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Rob Melrose, running through November 3 at Neuhaus Theatre in the video here!
Photos: Alley Theatre Presents THE JANEIAD At Hubbard Theatre Photo
Photos: Alley Theatre Presents THE JANEIAD At Hubbard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

See first look photos of Alley Theatre's production of The Janeiad, by Anna Ziegler and directed by Rob Melrose. 
NOISES OFF Completes The Old Globe's 2025 Season Photo
NOISES OFF Completes The Old Globe's 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Anna Ziegler written?

Anna Ziegler has written 3 shows including Photograph 51 (Author), Actually (Author), The Last Match (Playwright).

What awards has Anna Ziegler been nominated for?

John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Boy, Outstanding Original Short Script (IT Awards) for A Map of Broken Glass and Outstanding Original Short Script (IT Awards) for The Spring Fling: My Best/Worst Date Ever.

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