Suzan-Lori Parks
Keynote Speaker: Playwright, Screenwriter & Novelist; Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama; Creator of "Topdog/Underdog"
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Suzan-Lori Parks Biography
Suzan-Lori Parks is a playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and musician recognized for her contributions to American theater. Parks made history as the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her Broadway play "Topdog/Underdog." Her work is known for blending fantasy, humor, history, and legend, with a distinctive use of African American vernacular speech. Parks's plays often address themes of race, gender, family, and society, prompting audiences to reconsider cultural narratives. She has been named to TIME Magazine's 100 Innovators for the Next New Wave and has established a significant presence in contemporary theater.
Parks began her academic journey at Mount Holyoke College, studying English and German literature. Encouraged by a professor, she joined a writing workshop led by James Baldwin, who suggested she explore playwriting. After graduation, Parks studied acting at Drama Studio London before moving to New York City, where she produced her early works in local venues.
Her first full-length play, "Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom," premiered at Brooklyn Arts and Culture Association and won the Obie Award for Best New American Play. Parks continued to write notable works, including "The America Play," "Venus"—which earned her a second Obie Award—and screenplays for Spike Lee's "Girl 6" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God." "Topdog/Underdog" debuted at the Public Theater and later moved to Broadway, earning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
Parks's project "365 Days/365 Plays," in which she wrote a play each day for a year, was produced in more than 700 theaters worldwide. She has written extensively for film and television, including the screenplay for "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" and serving as showrunner and head writer for the television series "Genius: Aretha," which received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Her adaptation of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and her play "Father Comes Home From the Wars" was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. "Topdog/Underdog" also received the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
Parks has been inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and is Writer in Residence at the Public Theater as well as a professor at New York University. Her play "Sally & Tom" explores the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, combining historical and contemporary narratives. With a career spanning stage and screen, Parks continues to influence American drama, playwriting, and screenwriting.
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Suzan-Lori Parks' Father Comes Home from the Wars Ends Public ...
Mar 25, 2014 ... The Public Theater production of Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks' Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3), featuring Larry ...
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Buffalo gets a double-dose of playwright Suzan-Lori Parks tonight ...
Mar 8, 2014 ... If Tuesday isn't officially Suzan-Lori Parks Day in Buffalo, it should be.In a serendipitous turn of events that has the city's literary and theater ...
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Edgy playwright Suzan-Lori Parks discusses 'Porgy and Bess' rewrite
Suzan-Lori Parks was a bold choice to write a new book for Porgy and Bess. The playwright's Topdog/Underdog is one of the grittiest dramas ever to win a ...
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How much does it cost to book Suzan-Lori Parks for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Suzan-Lori Parks speak about?
Suzan-Lori Parks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Motivational, Inspirational, Fiction Authors and Influential Women. -
Where does Suzan-Lori Parks travel from?
Suzan-Lori Parks 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 Suzan-Lori Parks?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Suzan-Lori Parks 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 Suzan-Lori Parks 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 Suzan-Lori Parks 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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