The ground-breaking playwright of Appropriate, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, is one of the most applauded theatre makers in America today. Jacobs-Jenkins possesses an extensive knowledge and passion for dramaturgy and theatre history, which he harnesses in his brilliantly contemporary, bold, wickedly comedic and profound plays.
His plays include Girls, Everybody, War (Yale Rep; Lincoln Center/LCT3), Gloria (Vineyard Theatre), Appropriate (Obie Award; Signature Theatre), An Octoroon (Obie Award; Soho Rep, Theatre for a New Audience), and Neighbors (The Public Theater).
Jacobs-Jenkins is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Other honours include USA Artists, Guggenheim, and MacArthur (aka “the Genius Grant”) fellowships, the Windham-Campbell Prize for Drama, and the inaugural Tennessee Williams Award.
His ongoing work as a Residency Five playwright with the Signature Theatre culminates with the world premiere of his newest play this year at Steppenwolf Theatre. He currently serves as Vice President of the Dramatists Guild council and teaches at Yale University.
Most recently he was the showrunner, executive producer, and writer for HULU/FX’s drama series, Kindred, based on Octavia E. Butler’s celebrated novel.
Come and see just what makes this playwright so exciting with the Aotearoa premiere of Appropriate at The Court Theatre, 6 May – 3 June 2023.
Court Shows
- 2023 - Appropriate - Playwright