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For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).

Crimes of the Heart , by Beth Henley

The Jury

Mel Gussow(Chair)

Drama Critic, The New York Times

Henry Hewes

Executive Secretary, American Theater Critics Association

Edith Oliver

Drama Critic, The New Yorker

Winners in Drama

1981 Prize Winners