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Dramatists Play Service has announced that it is adding the captivating new play McNeal, authored by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, to its extensive catalog. This play is now open for licensing globally.
Set against the backdrop of literary ambition and personal turmoil, Jacob McNeal is a celebrated author who finds himself frequently nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature but has yet to clinch the coveted award. As he grapples with the challenges of a new book, an impending interview, a strained relationship with his son, and health issues, McNeal is under immense pressure to fulfill the dreams that have long eluded him. His preoccupation with Artificial Intelligence might prove to be as detrimental as it is fascinating. Akhtar’s latest work cleverly delves into the complexities of storytelling in a fast-changing technological landscape.
“Ayad Akhtar’s writing is consistently bold and engaging, and McNeal exemplifies this,” remarked Ted Chapin, CEO of BLG. “The play stimulates thought, evokes strong emotions, and captivates audiences, making it a significant addition to the Dramatists Play Service collection.” Dan Markley, Chief Operating Officer, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing how Akhtar’s insights into the intersection of literature and technology resonate powerfully in today’s context, and expressed anticipation for its impact on audiences across the theatrical community.
Premiering in 2024 at Lincoln Center Theater, the Broadway production of McNeal features Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. in the leading role, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. Critics have already hailed it as “a brilliant and transfixing new play,” with notable praise from The Atlantic. Ayad Akhtar previously won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2013 for his acclaimed work Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola, John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower, Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, derived from a story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne.
For further details, visit dramatists.com.
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