Doug Wright è un drammaturgo, librettista e sceneggiatore americano la cui opera approfondisce complesse identità umane e temi sociali. Le sue opere esplorano frequentemente i confini tra verità e finzione, storia personale e vita pubblica. Wright eccelle nel creare pezzi profondamente acuti e stimolanti che sfidano il pubblico a considerare le norme sociali e le libertà personali. La sua voce e prospettiva distintive lo rendono una figura significativa nel dramma contemporaneo.
The musical adaptation delves into the complex and often painful relationship between Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, Little Edie, as they navigate life in their decaying East Hampton home, Grey Gardens. With Christine Ebersole delivering a standout performance, the production features a beautiful score and intricate lyrics, earning significant acclaim. Critics highlight its emotional depth, making it a must-see for theater enthusiasts.
I Am My Own Wife is the winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. From the Obie Award-winning author of Quills comes this acclaimed one-man show, which explores the astonishing true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. A transvestite and celebrated antiques dealer who successfully navigated the two most oppressive regimes of the past century-the Nazis and the Communists--while openly gay and defiantly in drag, von Mahlsdorf was both hailed as a cultural hero and accused of colluding with the Stasi. In an attempt to discern the truth about Charlotte, Doug Wright has written "at once a vivid portrait of Germany in the second half of the twentieth century, a morally complex tale about what it can take to be a survivor, and an intriguing meditation on everything from the obsession with collecting to the passage of time" (Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times).