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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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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.
MACBETH and More Set for PlayMakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season Photo
MACBETH and More Set for PlayMakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed its 2025/26 season. From high-stakes drama to heartwarming humor, this season will feature powerful performances and unforgettable stories. Learn more!
WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents Photo
WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

WP Theater has announced the residents of the 2025 Space Program. Crystal Skillman's award winning play, OPEN, will make its Off-Broadway Premiere running July 8th-27th.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Everyman Theatre Photo
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Everyman Theatre
by Tina Collins - Feb 14, 2025

Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama PRIMARY TRUST is a poetic meditation on resilience in the face of trauma and isolation. The pain at the center of the story is delivered quietly wrapped in a cozy package of charming characters living in the quaint town of Cranberry, New York  with the motto 'Welcome Friend, You're Right on Time!' Directed by Reginald L. Douglas, this moving production captures the heart of Booth’s play drawing the audience into its warm and wise embrace.
TheatreSquared Extends PRIMARY TRUST Photo
TheatreSquared Extends PRIMARY TRUST
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

TheatreSquared announced the extension of Eboni Booth’s surprising, touching comedy Primary Trust on the Spring Theatre stage. Learn more about the show here!
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreSquared Photo
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 3, 2025

What did our critic think of PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreSquared?
Syracuse Stage Appoints Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director Photo
Syracuse Stage Appoints Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Carly DiFulvio Allen has been named Syracuse Stage's new managing director. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for productions of Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast worldwide.
Regional Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST Comes to Stage West Photo
Regional Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST Comes to Stage West
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

Stage West will present the regional premiere of the Pulitzer Prize Winner Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth, beginning performances this month. Learn more here!
PRIMARY TRUST To Begin Performances At Everyman Theatre In February Photo
PRIMARY TRUST To Begin Performances At Everyman Theatre In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Everyman Theatre will present Primary Trust, a compelling new play that delves into themes of personal identity and human relationships. This production is onstage from February 2 to March 2.
HARVEY Free Reading to be Presented at Syracuse Stage Photo
HARVEY Free Reading to be Presented at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

 Syracuse Stage will present a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to attend.
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HA Photo
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HAD A BUILDING…
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage Photo
Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.
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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 for Primary Trust, 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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