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Playwright Jack Canfora has been named as the recipient of Abingdon Theatre Company’s 2011 Christopher Brian Wolk Award, which will be presented to him at the June Havoc Theatre, on Monday, November 14, at 7pm.
Canfora is being recognized for his script Poetic License, a comic drama that tackles the notions
of ownership and belonging. In it, John Greer is a renowned poet who lives a happy, quiet life, revered by both the public and his daughter, Katherine. But when Katherine brings home her new boyfriend, John’s enviable, well-ordered universe is irrevocably jarred in ways that threaten to alter his career, his family, and his sense of self.
The award is presented annually to an American writer of a full-length play not produced in New York City. It is based upon the writer’s demonstrated ability to reach a mature artistic vision using theatre. As part of the award, Canfora will receive a $1,000 cash award and a staged reading of the script, directed by Evan Bergman, at the award ceremony.
Poetic License will receive its New York premiere production by The Directors Company in association with New Jersey Repertory Company at 59E59 Theatres in February 2012.
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