Judith Thompson Awarded 2008 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

 The 2008 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to Judith Thompson for her acclaimed play Palace of the End, marking the first time a Canadian writer has received the prestigious playwriting award's highest honor. Thompson received $20,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem de Kooning at a special 30th Anniversary ceremony on Monday, March 10th at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas where Ms. Blackburn first became involved in theatre.

Special Commendations of $2,500 each were presented to playwrights from Northern Ireland – Lisa McGee for Girls and Dolls; the United States - Jenny Schwartz for God's Ear; and England - Polly Stenham for That Face.

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