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No, not Book of Mormon, but rather an original Greek tragedy written by a playwright named Stella that Angie commissioned to interview the women and craft a play about their group.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Hanoi’s grand dame has since survived bombing raids during the Vietnam War and hosted a who’s who of playwrights, royalty and world leaders.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
On their final day in Santorini, the women meet with a local playwright and attend a special performance of traditional Greek theater inspired by their perceptions of one another.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and critic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o died on May 28 at the age of 87.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Playwright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playwright. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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playwright
noun
play·wright
ˈplā-ˌrīt 
: a person who writes plays
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