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BIO

Eboni Booth is a writer and actress from New York City, where she is currently a playwriting fellow at Juilliard.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Zuzu

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Carrie

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2017
Madeleine

[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater and Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Eboni Booth, Primary Trust


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2024 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eboni Booth, Primary Trust


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award

Eboni Booth, Paris


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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Ensemble Award

Eboni BoothDance Nation

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Eboni Booth, Dance Nation

News


THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH to be Presented at Seattle Rep This Fall

Seattle Rep will present THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder, featuring a rotating cast of over 30 professional actors and community members. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Reveals First Round Of 2024-25 Recipients

The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
Cast Set for PRIMARY TRUST at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the cast for PRIMARY TRUST by Eboni Booth, directed by Jennifer Chang. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for PRIMARY TRUST at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ensemble Theatre in Sydney Reveals 2025 Season Lineup

Ensemble Theatre will soon present another season in 2025. Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming season here!
Eboni Booth Receives the MTC 2024-2025 Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth as the 2024-25 recipient of MTC’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which is awarded annually.
Complete Casts Set for INHERIT THE WIND and PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre

This fall, Goodman Theatre will draw nationally acclaimed actors and local rising stars to its 2024/2025 Season opening productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alley Theatre 2024-25 Season Single Tickets On Sale

Single tickets for the Alley Theatre's 2024-25 season are now available. The lineup features a diverse range of productions, promising an exciting theatrical experience for audiences.
Alley Theatre 2024-25 Season Single Tickets on Sale

Tickets to the Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre's 2024-25 season are now available for purchase. Learn how to purchase!
Photos: INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS Celebrates Opening Night

Out of the Box Theatrics just celebrated opening night of Inspired by True Events, a new play by actor/writer Ryan Spahn, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
CINDERELLA, KING JAMES & More Set for Syracuse Stage 24/25 Season

Syracuse Stage reveals its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary plays, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Casts Set for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING & FORGIVENESS at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the casts for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING, and FORGIVENESS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
IN THE HEIGHTS, SOFT POWER & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 30th Season of Plays

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Just yesterday, the Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, celebrated the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. View a full list of winners and check out photos from inside the special event here.
PRIMARY TRUST, KING JAMES, and More Set for TheaterWorks Hartford's 24-25 Season

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its upcoming 2024–2025 season.
Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season.
Stage West Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

Stage West has announced the lineup for its 46th season!   The new season will feature six shows, two of which will be co-productions. Learn more about the lineup here!
Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Eboni Booth written?

Eboni Booth has written 1 shows including Paris (Playwright).

What awards has Eboni Booth been nominated for?

Eboni Booth has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Primary Trust; Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Primary Trust; John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paris; Ensemble Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Dance Nation; and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dance Nation.

What awards has Eboni Booth won?

Eboni Booth has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Primary Trust, the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Parisand, and the Ensemble Award from the Drama Desk Awards for Dance Nation.

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