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Jackie Sibblies Drury
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Drury in 2018
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| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Playwright, writer |
| Language | English |
| Education | Yale University (BA) Brown University (MFA) |
| Genre | Theatre, drama |
Jackie Sibblies Drury is a well-known American playwright. A playwright is someone who writes plays for the theater. Her play We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia... was called her "breakout work" by The New York Times.
She is famous for her play Fairview (2018). For this play, Jackie Sibblies Drury won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019. This award is one of the highest honors for writers in the United States.
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About Jackie Sibblies Drury
Jackie Sibblies Drury grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. She was raised by her mother and grandmother, who were immigrants from Jamaica.
Her mother sent her to a private school in New Jersey. There, she saw how people were sometimes kept apart because of their race. This is known as segregation. Even in friendly communities, segregation could still be seen.
Her Education
Drury went to Yale University for her college studies. She focused on literature, which is the study of written works like books and poems.
Later, she earned a special degree called an MFA (Master of Fine Arts). She got this degree in playwriting from Brown University in 2010. This education helped her become the talented playwright she is today.
Plays by Jackie Sibblies Drury
Jackie Sibblies Drury has written many plays. Here are some of her full-length works:
- We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884–1915 (2012)
- Social Creatures (2013)
- Really (2016)
- Fairview (2018)
- Marys Seacole (2019)
- Illinoise (2023) - created with Justin Peck and Sufjan Stevens
Awards and Special Honors
Jackie Sibblies Drury has received many important awards for her plays. These awards show how much her work is valued.
Windham-Campbell Literature Prize
In 2015, she won the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize for Drama. This award celebrates outstanding writers.
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
She was given the 2019 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for her play Fairview. This prize comes with a cash award of $25,000. Fairview was first shown in 2018 in Off-Broadway theaters. These included the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Soho Rep.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Fairview also won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most famous awards in the United States. The judges said Fairview was a "hard-hitting drama." It looked at race in a very smart and deep way. The play helped audiences understand important ideas about prejudice.
Steinberg Playwright Award
Drury also received the 2019 Steinberg Playwright Award for Fairview. This award included a $50,000 cash prize.
PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theatre Award
In 2022, she was honored with the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theatre Award. This award recognizes American playwrights who are masters of their craft.
