Yellowman was the 2002 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama. Divided into five parts, the play details the relationship between Eugene, a very fair-skinned black man, and Alma, a large dark-skinned woman. Their story begins in their youth on the islands off the coast of South Carolina.
| 2002 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Play | Dael Orlandersmith |
| 2003 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | John Gassner Playwriting Award | Dael Orlandersmith |
| 2003 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Howard W. Overshown |
| 2002 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Russell H. Champa |
| 2002 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance | Dael Orlandersmith |
| 2002 | The Pulitzer Prize | The Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Dael Orlandersmith. |
| 2002 | The Pulitzer Prize | The Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Dael Orlandersmith |
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