John Morogiello

John Morogiello (born 16 May 1965) is an American playwright In residence with the Maryland State Arts Council.[1] He is a regular contributor to the Flagpole Radio Cafe, a variety show in Newtown, Connecticut.[2] Morogiello's work has been compared to that of British playwright Tom Stoppard.[3]

Career

Morogiello's plays are often comedic examinations of history, literature, office politics, or a life in the theater. His comedy The Consul, The Tramp, and America's Sweetheart won the 2015 Julie Harris Playwright Award Competition and the Dayton Playhouse FutureFest. Other full length titles include Engaging Shaw, Blame It On Beckett, Civilizing Lusby, Play Date, Irish Authors Held Hostage, and Gianni Schicchi.[4] One acts include Jack The Ticket Ripper, Larry's Resolution, The Little Farmer, and Men and Parts.

He has been going to Potomac Elementary in the last five years to teach fifth grade how to write plays.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.msac.org/artists/john-morogiello
  2. ↑ http://www.flagpoleproductions.org/Flagpole%20Program%20406.html
  3. ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/performing-arts/irish-authors-held-hostage,1106729.html Washington Post review 2006
  4. ↑ http://www.johnmorogiello.com


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