Erika Dickerson-Despenza
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Birth Place: Chicago, IL
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Erika Dickerson-Despenza is a Blk, queer feminist poet-playwright and cultural-memory worker from Chicago, Illinois. Awards: Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalist (2021), Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award (2020), Thom Thomas Award (2020), Lilly Award (2020), Barrie and Bernice Stavis Award (2020), ...
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Finalists, winner Benedict Lombe and 2021 winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Finalists, winner Benedict Lombe, 2021 winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and Executive Director Leslie Swackhamer
Winner Benedict Lombe and 2021 winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza
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Erika Dickerson-Despenza Biography
Erika Dickerson-Despenza is a Blk, queer feminist poet-playwright and cultural-memory worker from Chicago, Illinois. Awards: Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalist (2021), Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award (2020), Thom Thomas Award (2020), Lilly Award (2020), Barrie and Bernice Stavis Award (2020), Grist 50 Fixer (2020), Princess Grace Playwriting Award (2019). Residencies & Fellowships: Tow Playwright-in-Residence at The Public Theater (2019-2020), U.S. Water Alliance National Arts & Culture Delegate (2019), New York Stage and Film Fellow-in-Residence (2019), New Harmony Project Writer-in Residence (2019), Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellow (2018-2019), The Lark Van Lier New Voices Fellow (2018). Communities: BYP100 Squad Member, Ars Nova Play Group (2019-2021), Youngblood Collective (EST). Commissions: The Public Theater, Studio Theatre & Williamstown Theatre Festival. Productions: CULLUD WATTAH (originally slated at The Public Theater, 2020; Victory Gardens Theater, 2021), [HIEROGLYPH] (San Francisco Playhouse/Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, 2021). Currently, Erika is developing a 10-play Katrina Cycle, including [HIEROGLYPH] and SHADOW/LAND, focused on the effects of Hurricane Katrina and its state-sanctioned, man-made disaster rippling in & beyond New Orleans.Erika Dickerson-Despenza Awards and Nominations
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - John Gassner Award | ||
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Erika Dickerson-Despenza News
VIDEO: See Clips from CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardensby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 24, 2022
Victory Gardens Theater preesents the final show in its 2021/22 Mainstage Season, the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
2nd Annual Antonyo Award Nominations Announced - See The Full List!by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
The 2nd Annual Antonyo Award nominations from the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season have been announced! See the full list here!
Photos: First Look At CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardensby A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2022
On June 19, 2022, Victory Gardens Theater opened the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Review: cullud wattah at Victory Gardens Theaterby Rachel Weinberg - Jun 19, 2022
In cullud wattah, Erika Dickerson-Despenza compellingly weaves the personal and political. The play is ultimately a narrative of resilience as the women in the play struggle with environmental racism and to econcile with the tension between their desire for justice (especially in ainee’s case) and the will to survive and make enough money to pay their bills.
The Public Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Five World Premieres & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022
The Public Theater announced the schedule today for The Public’s 2022-23 Season at the Public Theater. Learn all about the shows, schedule and how to get tickets.
COMPANY, SIX & More Win 2022 Drama Desk Awards - See the Full List!by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022
Winners for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. See the full list here! This year’s Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi’s Restaurant on June 14th. See who was honored from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway.
See League of Chicago Theatres' Summer Theater Guide, Featuring Black Ensemble Theater, Goodman Theatre & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this summer. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, and outdoor events.
Lynn Nottage & More to Take Part in the Launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiativeby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022
Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader’s legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.
The Lilly Awards Foundation Announces The Launch Of The Lorraine Hansberry Initiativeby Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader's legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.
Actor's Express Announces URINETOWN, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and More for Season 35by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2022
Actor's Express announces its 35th Season of dynamic, entertaining work, including a World Premiere and co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. In addition to the six-show subscription season, AE continues its foray into podcasts and also welcomes back its perennially popular cabaret partnership with Atlanta icon Libby Whittemore.
Erika Dickerson-Despenza Videos
VIDEO: See Clips from CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardensby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 24, 2022
Victory Gardens Theater preesents the final show in its 2021/22 Mainstage Season, the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
