Katori Hall
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright & Screenwriter; Creator & Showrunner of "P-Valley"; Tony-Nominated Writer
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Katori Hall Biography
Katori Hall is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and actress whose work spans theater, television, and journalism. Hall earned an MFA from the American Repertory Theater's Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University and graduated from the Juilliard School's Lila Acheson Wallace playwriting program. Motivated by the lack of roles and scenes for young Black women, Hall has developed a body of work known for its authentic storytelling. Her journalism has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Essence, and The Commercial Appeal, and she has contributed reporting for Newsweek.
Hall first gained widespread attention with "The Mountaintop," a drama imagining the final night of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, which won the Olivier Award for Best New Play. The play ran on Broadway at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre starring Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson. Hall's debut play, "Hoodoo Love," was developed during her time at Harvard and mentored by playwright Lynn Nottage through Cherry Lane Theatre's Mentor Project, premiering on Cherry Lane's Mainstage. Other stage works include "Hurt Village," "Our Lady of Kibeho," "The Blood Quilt," and "Children of Killers."
Hall's play "The Hot Wing King" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. She also wrote and produced the Broadway musical "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical," receiving Tony Award nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Best Musical as a producer. Hall is recognized for translating the lives of iconic figures and communities into theatrical experiences, contributing to contemporary American drama.
In television, Hall is the showrunner and executive producer of the Starz drama "P-Valley," adapted from her play "Pussy Valley." The Emmy-nominated series has received honors including the NAACP Image Award for Best Drama Series. Hall is a graduate of the Sundance Episodic Lab's inaugural class, the Sundance Screenwriting Lab, and Ryan Murphy's Half Foundation Directing Program.
Hall is an inductee of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the recipient of awards including the Columbia University Medal of Excellence, the American Academy of Arts & Letters Award in Literature, the Black Women Film Network StorytellHER Award, the AUDELCO Award for Best Playwright, the Susan Smith Blackburn Award, two Lecompte du Nouy Prizes from Lincoln Center, the Fellowship of Southern Writers Bryan Family Award in Drama, the National Black Theatre's August Wilson Playwriting Award, and the Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award. Hall's work continues to shape the landscape of American theater, television, and journalism.
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How much does it cost to book Katori Hall for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Katori Hall, 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 Katori Hall, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Katori Hall speak about?
Katori Hall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Journalist, Social Media, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment and Television & Film. -
Where does Katori Hall travel from?
Katori Hall 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 Katori Hall?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katori Hall 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Katori Hall 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 Katori Hall 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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