Young Playwrights Festival (1989) 1989

Opened: September 12, 1989
Closing: October 08, 1989

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Young Playwrights Festival (1989) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Young Playwrights Festival (1989) have there been?
Young Playwrights Festival (1989) has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1989.
What awards has Young Playwrights Festival (1989) been nominated for?
The Young Playwrights Festival (1989) has been nominated for Special Citations for the Young Playwrights Festival at the Obie Awards. The festival has received recognition from The Dramatists Guild.
What awards has Young Playwrights Festival (1989) won?
The Young Playwrights Festival (1989) has won Special Citations for The Dramatists Guild at the Obie Awards.

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