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Lee Knowlton Blessing (born October 4, 1949) is an American playwright best known for his 1988 work, A Walk in the Woods. A lifelong Midwesterner, Blessing continued to work in regional theaters in and around his hometown of Minneapolis through his 40s before relocating to New York City.
Learn about the life and work of Lee Blessing, a major American playwright who explores human relationships and controversial topics. Find out his achievements, awards, and influences in this comprehensive study guide.
Biography. Lee Blessing's plays include: A WALK IN THE WOODS (Broadway and the West End--nominations for Tony and Olivier Awards as well as a Pulitzer finalist); GOING TO ST. IVES (Outer Critics' Circle Award for Best Play, Obie for Ensemble Performance); A BODY OF WATER (Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association Award); THIEF RIVER (Drama ...
Aug 24, 2011 · It’s hard to find a more existential situation than that. — “A Walk in the Woods” playwright Lee Blessing. Recently Artistic Director PJ Powers had the opportunity to interview the playwright of TimeLine’s 15th season-opening production, A Walk in the Woods. Blessing explained the historical inspiration behind the plot and characters ...
Lee Blessing's play 'Independence' explores the story of a dysfunctional family living in Independence, Iowa, and the struggles they face in finding their personal freedoms and breaking free from their past.
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Lee Blessing is a prolific writer whose plays have been performed on London’s West End, on Broadway, in major regional theaters across the United States and all over the world. Time Magazine called him, “America’s most imaginative playwright on public issues” and critical writer Philip Zwerling wrote, “It would be simply impossible to ...
An interview with Lee Blessing. Our 2016/2017 Ruth Easton New Play Series concludes April 3 & 4, 2017 with Core Writer Lee Blessing ’s Minneapolis /St. Paul. Associate Artistic Director Hayley Finn talked with Lee about bigamy and secrecy, his long history with the Playwrights’ Center, and what he learns from audiences.
