For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Night, Mother , by Marsha Norman
The Jury
The Jury
Frank Rich(Chair)
Chief Drama Critic, The New York Times
Jack Kroll
Senior Editor, Newsweek
Sean Mitchell
Critic-at-Large, Dallas Times Herald
Winners in Drama
1983 Prize Winners
Manuela Hoelterhoff
For her wide-ranging criticism on the arts and other subjects.