Brian Parks

Brian Parks is an American playwright, journalist and editor. He lives in New York City and served as the Arts & Culture editor at The Village Voice, as well as Chairman of the Obie Awards. He attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and Brown University.

As a playwright, Brian has produced works that are noted for their dark comedy and fast pace. Best known for his play Americana Absurdum[1] (which consists of the two shorter plays,Vomit & Roses and Wolverine Dream), his other works include Goner, Suspicious Package, Out of the Way, The Invitation (titled Einladung zum Abendessen in the German-language version, translated by John and Peter von Duffel), and Imperial Fizz. Americana Absurdum was honored with the “Best Writing” award at the 1997 New York International Fringe Festival and a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2000 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was also produced in London in 2004 at the Menier Chocolate Factory Theater. Official website for complete writing information and play production record: http://brianparksplaywright.com/

References

  1. ↑ The New York Times 1997.


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