Suzan-Lori Parks
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Latest News on Suzan-Lori Parks:
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast (Nov 18, 2024)
OUR TOWN Will Host Autism Friendly Performance in January (Nov 15, 2024)
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING (Nov 7, 2024)
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast (Nov 18, 2024)
OUR TOWN Will Host Autism Friendly Performance in January (Nov 15, 2024)
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING (Nov 7, 2024)
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Movies
Girl 6
[ 1996 ] writer
[ 1996 ] writer
The Making of Plus One
[ 2010 ] Skye Brown - the director
[ 2010 ] Skye Brown - the director
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
[ 2021 ] writer
[ 2021 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays For The Plague Year
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays for the Plague Year
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Suzan-Lori Parks, The Harder They Come
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Obie Awards - 2019 - Playwriting Award
Suzan-Lori Parks, White Noise
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The Lortels - 2016 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee
Suzan-Lori Parks
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Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting
Suzan-Lori Parks, Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Suzan-Lori Parks , Topdog / Underdog
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2002 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play
Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori ParksIn The Blood
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Suzan-Lori ParksIn the Blood
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Obie Awards - 1998 - Guest Judges
Suzan-Lori Parks
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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting
Suzan-Lori Parks, Venus
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Obie Awards - 1990 - Best New American Play
Suzan-Lori ParksImperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom
Videos
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023
Video: Suzan-Lori Parks Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Revival of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Corey Hawkins Wants to 'Plant the Seeds of Possibility ' on Broadway
by Richard Ridge - Jun 3, 2023
Video: Watch Suzan-Lori Parks Talk PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR on PBS NEWSHOUR
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside THE HARDER THEY COME Sitzprobe at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of TINA Unite to Perform Daniel J. Watts' Poignant Poem, 'The Gatherers'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Suzan-Lori Parks-Penned THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY on Hulu
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2021
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Talks Returning to the Public for WHITE NOISE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2019
VIDEO: George C. Wolfe Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH on Icons and Innovators Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2018
News
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast
Tony winner LaChanze appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST23! Watch as she sings 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Jesus Christ Superstar in this video.
Tony winner LaChanze appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST23! Watch as she sings 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Jesus Christ Superstar in this video.
OUR TOWN Will Host Autism Friendly Performance in January
TDF will host an autism-friendly performance of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in January, tailored for families with members on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities.
TDF will host an autism-friendly performance of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in January, tailored for families with members on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities.
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition
Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
Roger Q. Mason Awarded LA New Play Project From UCLA
Roger Q. Mason received the Los Angeles New Play Project award from UCLA for their play HIDE AND HIDE, part of a trilogy exploring California's history and gentrification. The world premiere is set for May 2025.
Roger Q. Mason received the Los Angeles New Play Project award from UCLA for their play HIDE AND HIDE, part of a trilogy exploring California's history and gentrification. The world premiere is set for May 2025.
LAVENDER MEN Wins Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Festival Favorite & Best Actor
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.
Photos: Epic Party Theatre Presents Roger Q. Mason's LAVENDER MEN At Z Space
On Monday, October 28, Epic Party Theatre presented a special reading of Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason’s acclaimed stage play, Lavender Men in the lobby of Z Space. See photos here.
On Monday, October 28, Epic Party Theatre presented a special reading of Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason’s acclaimed stage play, Lavender Men in the lobby of Z Space. See photos here.
OUR TOWN to Honor Veterans in November in Partnership with TDF
The current Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, is launching a partnership with TDF’s Veterans Theatregoing Program. Learn more!
The current Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, is launching a partnership with TDF’s Veterans Theatregoing Program. Learn more!
Video: Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & More in OUR TOWN
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
How a Single TikTok Changed the Game for an Obscure Off-Broadway Show
OBIE Award-winning experimental troupe Hoi Polloi are accustomed, even following 17 years of acclaimed work, to banking on strong reviews for selling out their shows. For the company’s last production, it only took a single TikTok. Find out more about how it went down!
OBIE Award-winning experimental troupe Hoi Polloi are accustomed, even following 17 years of acclaimed work, to banking on strong reviews for selling out their shows. For the company’s last production, it only took a single TikTok. Find out more about how it went down!
LAVENDER MEN To Screen At Micheaux Film Festival
Lavender Men, directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, will screen at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film reimagines Abraham Lincoln's life through the eyes of a stage manager. Learn how to attend the screening.
Lavender Men, directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, will screen at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film reimagines Abraham Lincoln's life through the eyes of a stage manager. Learn how to attend the screening.
THE PLAY'S THE THING BY by James Magruder Published by Yale University Press
The stories of American film, television, Broadway, and regional theater are entwined with the story of Yale Repertory Theatre in The Play's the Thing out now.
The stories of American film, television, Broadway, and regional theater are entwined with the story of Yale Repertory Theatre in The Play's the Thing out now.
Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre
The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater. Opening night is tonight, Sunday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Check out production photos here!
The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater. Opening night is tonight, Sunday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Check out production photos here!
LAVENDER MEN To Tour Multiple Film Festival This Fall
LAVENDER MEN will tour to multiple film festivals this fall. Learn more about the film.
LAVENDER MEN will tour to multiple film festivals this fall. Learn more about the film.
Video: Jim Parsons Says OUR TOWN Role Represents Playwright Thornton Wilder
Jim Parsons, star of the new Broadway revival of Our Town, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to discuss the highly-anticipated production. Watch the full interview now!
Jim Parsons, star of the new Broadway revival of Our Town, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to discuss the highly-anticipated production. Watch the full interview now!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President
Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
OUR TOWN Releases Tickets for Exclusive Onstage Seating
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will offer 30 immersive onstage seats, now available to the public for purchase. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase.
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will offer 30 immersive onstage seats, now available to the public for purchase. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase.
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Suzan-Lori Parks written?
Suzan-Lori Parks has written 9 shows including Unchain My Heart (Bookwriter), The America Play (Playwright), Urban Zulu Mambo (Playwright), Topdog / Underdog (Playwright), F-ing A (Composer), The Book Of Grace (Playwright), The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World (Playwright), The Red Letter Plays: In the Blood (Author), White Noise (Playwright).
What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Plays For The Plague Year, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Plays for the Plague Year, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Harder They Come, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for White Noise, Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for , Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Topdog / Underdog , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Topdog/Underdog, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for In The Blood, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for In the Blood , Guest Judges (Obie Awards), Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Venus and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom.
What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks won?
Suzan-Lori Parks has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. These include the Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Plays for the Plague Year, the Playwriting Award at the Obie Awards for White Noise, and recognition as a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels. She also won the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Topdog/Underdog and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same work. Parks was also awarded The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Topdog/Underdog. Furthermore, her work was recognized by guest judges at the Obie Awards, and she won the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Venus and the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom.
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