For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds , by Paul Zindel
The Jury
The Jury
Walter Kerr(Chair)*
Drama Critic, The New York Times
Brendan Gill
Drama Critic, The New Yorker
Richard Watts
Drama Critic, New York Post
Winners in Drama
1971 Prize Winners
William A. Caldwell
For his commentary in his daily column.
Harold C. Schonberg
For his music criticism during 1970.
Paul Conrad
For his editorial cartooning during 1970.