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BIO

Eboni Booth is a writer and actress from New York City, where she is currently a playwriting fellow at Juilliard.

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STAGE CREDITS

Dance Nation Dance Nation
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Zuzu
After the Blast After the Blast
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Carrie
Fulfillment Center Fulfillment Center
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2017
Madeleine
Sundown, Yellow Moon Sundown, Yellow Moon
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater and Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

Writing

Paris
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Eboni Booth, Primary Trust


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2024 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eboni Booth, Primary Trust


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award

Eboni Booth, Paris


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Ensemble Award

Eboni BoothDance Nation

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Eboni Booth, Dance Nation

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Video: Watch the Trailer For McCarter's PRIMARY TRUST Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer For McCarter's PRIMARY TRUST
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2025

Watch a first look at Primary Trust at McCarter's Berlind Theatre. It stars DeShawn Harold Mitchell, Lilian Oben, Peter Bisgaier, Shane Taylor, and more.
PRIMARY TRUST Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford Photo
PRIMARY TRUST Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming 2024-2025 production of Primary Trust.
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of PARIS This Monday Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of PARIS This Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Paris,” a fierce, funny, and subtle look at working-class America, on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m.
THE VEIL World Premiere and More Set for Crow's Theatre 25-26 Season Photo
THE VEIL World Premiere and More Set for Crow's Theatre 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Crow’s Theatre has revealed its 42nd season of programming and revealed an innovative three-year partnership with Soulpepper Theatre that imagines a collaborative and robust vision for the future of theatre in Toronto. Learn more!
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Welcome 7 New Board Members Photo
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Welcome 7 New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced seven newly elected Board Members who will serve a three-year term starting in April 2025. Learn more about the members here!
Clubbed Thumb Announces Complete SUMMERWORKS Lineup Photo
Clubbed Thumb Announces Complete SUMMERWORKS Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb will present the complete line-up for the 28th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays.
COMMUNITY OF LIGHT Gallery Exhibition On View At TheaterWorks Hartford Photo
COMMUNITY OF LIGHT Gallery Exhibition On View At TheaterWorks Hartford
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced a gallery exhibition featuring work by Alexandra Wahl titled Community of Light.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater Photo
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Vermont Stage Photo
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Vermont Stage
by Lesley Becker - Mar 26, 2025

If you go see the Vermont Stage production of Primary Trust, you might walk out feeling as if someone just gave you a big hug. And everyone can use that these days.
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season Photo
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
Full Cast Set for Pulitzer Prize Winner PRIMARY TRUST at Alley Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set for Pulitzer Prize Winner PRIMARY TRUST at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Primary Trust, directed by Niegel Smith. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season Photo
GYPSY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK And More Announced for The Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the theatre’s 2025-26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, making the 59th anniversary season the biggest and boldest in years.
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 14, 2025 with videos from Oh, Mary!, Floyd Collins, and more!
Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center Photo
Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 13, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now onstage at Dallas Theater Center! Eboni Booth's Primary Trust -a story of friendship, healing, and small chances- is now in performances at Bryant Hall. At the helm is Sasha Maya Ada, who just checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about the production. Watch the full interview in this video.
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season Photo
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025�"2026 Season Photo
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025�"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!
SWEENEY TODD, COME FROM AWAY And More Set for Playhouse on the Square 57th Season Photo
SWEENEY TODD, COME FROM AWAY And More Set for Playhouse on the Square 57th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present its 57th season of shows starting on July 11th, 2025. The full lineup has been announced. Titles for the season include Seussical, Jagged Little Pill, and more. Get full details here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season Photo
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
PRIMARY TRUST Announced At TheaterWorks Hartford Photo
PRIMARY TRUST Announced At TheaterWorks Hartford
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

TheaterWorks Hartford has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming 2024-2025 production of Primary Trust. The Connecticut Premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth begins April 10, and runs through May 11, 2025 at TheaterWorks Hartford.
Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025 Photo
Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has turned the traditional season announcement on its head with a high-energy, company-wide video that puts audiences front and center of the theatre's boldest lineup yet. Watch the video.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Eboni Booth written?

Eboni Booth has written 1 shows including Paris (Playwright).

What awards has Eboni Booth been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Primary Trust, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Primary Trust, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paris, Ensemble Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Dance Nation and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dance Nation.

What awards has Eboni Booth won?

Eboni Booth has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for her work on Primary Trust. She received the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Parisand, and the Ensemble Award from the Drama Desk Awards for Dance Nation.

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