John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley

Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer, Tony, Academy & Writers Guild Award-Winning Playwright & Director; Known for “Five Corners,” “Moonstruck” & "Joe Versus the Volcano"

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John Patrick Shanley Biography

An accomplished and award-winning writer and director, John Patrick Shanley has written extensively for both film and the stage. His play “Doubt: A Parable” — which opened off-Broadway in 2004 — became his first work to transfer to Broadway and later to the screen. The stage version won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, along with numerous honors including the Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Obie Award, and others. The film adaptation, which Shanley both wrote and directed, earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Shanley’s original screenplays include “Five Corners”, “Moonstruck” — for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Writers Guild of America Award — “The January Man”, and “Joe Versus the Volcano”, which he also directed. He wrote the adapted screenplay for “Alive”, and his screenplay work extends into recent projects such as “Wild Mountain Thyme” (2020).

His prolific body of acclaimed plays — many directed by Shanley in their original productions — includes “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea”, “Savage in Limbo”, “The Dreamer Examines His Pillow”, “Beggars in the House of Plenty”, “Where’s My Money?”, “Italian American Reconciliation”, “Four Dogs and a Bone”, “Dirty Story” (Drama Desk nomination), “Outside Mullingar” (Tony nomination), and many others. His works are widely performed around the world.

Most recently, he has remained active in theater with new premieres: “Brooklyn Laundry” debuted in early 2024 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, and “The Pushover” is set to have its world premiere Off-Broadway in April 2026.

In addition to his Pulitzer, Tony, Academy, and Writers Guild honors, Shanley’s accolades include lifetime achievement recognition from the Writers Guild of America, and his work has been translated into multiple languages and produced internationally.

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John Patrick Shanley Videos

DOUBT: In Conversation with John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley - The Play That Changed My Life - YouTube
Doubt's John Patrick Shanley lends his advice to writers - YouTube

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John Patrick Shanley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Actor, Performing Arts and Television & Film.

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John Patrick Shanley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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John Patrick Shanley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Actor and Performing Arts. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. John Patrick Shanley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Beanie Feldstein, Anthony Ramos and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Patrick Shanley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/03/2026.

John Patrick Shanley Videos

DOUBT: In Conversation with John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley - The Play That Changed My Life - YouTube
Doubt's John Patrick Shanley lends his advice to writers - YouTube
  • How do I book John Patrick Shanley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Patrick Shanley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Patrick Shanley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Patrick Shanley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Patrick Shanley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Patrick Shanley, 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 John Patrick Shanley, 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 John Patrick Shanley speak about?

    John Patrick Shanley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Actor, Performing Arts and Television & Film.
  • Where does John Patrick Shanley travel from?

    John Patrick Shanley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Patrick Shanley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Patrick Shanley 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 John Patrick Shanley 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 John Patrick Shanley 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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