Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Keynote Speaker: Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Known for "Appropriate" & "Purpose"
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Biography
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, an American playwright, has carved a noteworthy career in the domain of drama and theater. He has shown a consistent ability to create thought-provoking, award-winning material. Jacobs-Jenkins' breakthrough came with the play "Appropriate," which not only marked his Broadway debut in 2023 but also earned him his first Tony Award. His play "Purpose" gained significant recognition and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2025. Additionally, his works "Gloria" and "Everybody" were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2016 and 2018, respectively.
Jacobs-Jenkins has received numerous accolades in his career, including the Obie Award for Best New American Play in 2014 for his plays "Appropriate" and "An Octoroon." He was also named a MacArthur Fellow in 2016. In 2010, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship, during which he wrote "War" in Germany. His work has been widely acclaimed, with "Appropriate" winning three Tony Awards in 2023, including Best Revival of a Play.
Outside of his playwriting, Jacobs-Jenkins has shown a commitment to theatrical education and community. He joined the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin MFA playwriting program in 2019, and later the Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences in 2021 as a professor in the practice of Theater and Performance Studies. Currently, he serves on the board of Soho Rep in New York City, further contributing to the theatrical community.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts and Black Heritage.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Performing Arts and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lynn Nottage, Quiara Hudes and Yohance J. Lacour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Branden Jacobs-Jenkins for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Branden Jacobs-Jenkins for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Branden Jacobs-Jenkins speak about?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts and Black Heritage. -
Where does Branden Jacobs-Jenkins travel from?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Branden Jacobs-Jenkins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Branden Jacobs-Jenkins for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Branden Jacobs-Jenkins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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