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Won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Kentucky Cycle."

(1997) His play, "The Kentucky Cycle," was performed at the Pegasus Players in Chicago, Illinois with John Alcott, Elizabeth Laidlaw and Nick Offerman in the cast. The crew included Joe Cerqua (sound designer), Warner Crocker (director), Joanne Witzkowski Kalec (costume designer), and Shannon McKinney (lighting designer).

(2006) His play, "The Kentucky Cycle Parts I and II," was performed at the Infamous Commonwealth Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Rian Jairell in the cast. Jason Kae and Genevieve Thompson were directors.

(1993) Stage Play: The Kentucky Cycle. Written by Robert Schenkkan. Incidental music by Jerome Ragland. Scenic Design by Michael Olich. Directed by Warner Shook. Royale Theatre: 14 Nov 1993- 12 Dec 1993 (33 performances + 15 previews that began on 3 Nov 1993). Cast: John Aylward (as "Dragging Canoe/Joe Talbert (1792), Rebecca's father/Judge Goddard/Patrick Rowen (1861), Jed's grandfather/Union Colonel/Gus Slocum/Doctor/Preacher/James Talbert Winston (1954), owner, Blue Star Mining Co./James Talbert Winston (1975)"), Lillian Garrett [credited as Lillian Garrett-Groag] (as "Morning Star (1776)/Star Rowen (1792)/Star (1819)/Julia Anne Talbert (1861), Richard's daughter/Lallie Rowen (1890), Mary Anne's mother/Mother Jones"), Gail Grate (as "Sallie (1792)/Sallie Biggs (1819)/Sureta Biggs (1920), Cassius' wife/Lana Toller, Joshua's secretary"), Katherine Hiler (as "Rebecca Talbert (1792), a neighbor/Rose Anne Talbert (1861), Richard's daughter/Mary Anne Rowen (younger) (1890)/Lucy"), Ronald Hippe (as "Zachariah Rowen (1819), Patrick's son/Randall Talbert (1861), Richard's only son")/ Carl Dawkins/Joshua Rowen Jackson (1920), son of Mary Anne"), Gregory Itzin (as "Jeremiah/Richard Talbert (1861), land owner, son of Jeremiah Talbert/J.T. Wells/Andrew Talbert Winston, a mine boss/Sheriff Ray Blanko"), Stacy Keach (as "Michael Rowen (1775)/Michael Rowen (1776)/Michael Rowen (1792)/Ezekiel Rowen (1861), Jed's father/Jed Rowen (1890), Mary Anne's father/Gun Thug/Joshua Rowen (1954), President, UMW District #16/Joshua Rowen (1975)"), Ronald William Lawrence (as "Taskwan/Jessie Biggs, Sallie's son, also a slave/Boatman/Cassius Biggs (1920), miner/bootlegger/Franklin Biggs (1954), owner of Biggs & Son/Franklin Biggs (1975)"), Scott MacDonald (as "Patrick Rowen (1792), Michael's son/Patrick Rowen (1819)/Tommy Nolan/Silus, a miner/Scott Rowen (1954), son of Joshua and new UMW district field rep"), Tuck Milligan (as "Sam/Ezekiel Rowen (1819), Patrick's son/Jed Rowen (1861)/Tommy Jackson (1890)/Abe Steinman/Calvin Hayes, a local president in District #16/Frank"), Randy Oglesby (as "Earl Tod/Deputy Grey/Sharecropper #1/William Clark Quantrill/Tommy Jackson (1920), husband of Mary Ann/Stucky, District #16 security officer/Steve"), Jeanne Paulson (as "Joleen Rowen (1861), Jed's mother"), Mary Anne Rowen (older) (1890), Mary Anne Rowen Jackson (1920), Margaret Rowen (1954), wife of Joshua"), Stephen Lee Anderson (as "Cherokee Warrior/Rebel #2/Chuck, a local president in District #16/Ensemble"), Michael Hartman (as "Deputy O'Sullivan/Union Soldier #1/Man in the Woods/Greg, a local president in District #16/Bob Smalley, Blue Star Mine guard/Ensemble"), Philip Lehl (as "Cherokee Warrior/Sharecropper #2/Ensemble"), Patrick Page (as "Cherokee Warrior/Rebel #1/Mackie, a miner/Gun Thug/Mike, a local president in District #16/Ensemble"), Susan Pellegrino (as "Ensemble"), James Ragland (as "Guitar Player/Banjo Player/Ensemble"), Jennifer Rohn (as "Ensemble"), Novel Sholars (as "Ensemble"), Lee Simon Jr. (as "Cherokee Warrior/Union Soldier #2/Jefferson Biggs (1954), son of Franklin/Ensemble"). Understudies: Stephen Lee Anderson (as "Abe Steinman/Calvin Hayes/Deputy Grey/Earl Tod/Ezekiel Rowen (1819)/Frank/Jed Rowen (1861)/Sam/Sharecropper #1/Steve/Stucky/Tommy Jackson (1890)/Tommy Jackson (1920)") [Broadway debut], Michael Hartman (as "Doctor/Dragging Canoe/Gus Slocum/James Talbert Winston (1954)/James Talbert Winston (1975)/Joe Talbert (1792)/Judge Goddard/Patrick Rowen (1861)/Preacher/Union Colonel"), Philip Lehl (as "Abe Steinman, Calvin Hayes/Carl Dawkins/Ezekiel Rowen (1819)/Frank/Jed Rowen (1861)/Joshua Rowen Jackson (1920)/Randall Talbert (1861)/Sam/Tommy Jackson (1890)/Zachariah Rowen (1819)")/Patrick Page (as "Andrew Talbert Winston/J.T. Wells/Jeremiah/Patrick Rowen (1792)/Patrick Rowen (1819)/Richard Talbert (1861)/Scott Rowen (1954)/Sheriff Ray Blanko, Silus, Tommy Nolan"), Larry Paulson (as "Ensemble"), Susan Pellegrino (as "Joleen Rowen (1861)/Julia Anne Talbert (1861)/Lallie Rowen (1890)/Margaret Rowen (1954)/Mary Anne Rowen (older) (1890)/Mary Anne Rowen Jackson (1920)/ Morning Star (1776)/Mother Jones/Star (1819)/Star Rowen (1792)"), Jennifer Rohn (as "Lucy/Mary Anne Rowen (younger) (1890)/Rebecca Talbert (1792), Rose Anne Talbert (1861)"), Novel Sholars (as "Lana Toller/Sallie (1792)/Sallie Biggs (1819)/Sureta Biggs (1920)") and Lee Simon Jr. (as "Boatman/Cassius Biggs (1920)/Franklin Biggs (1954)/Franklin Biggs (1975)/Jessie Biggs/Taskwan"). Produced by David Richenthal, Gene R. Korf, Roger L. Stevens', Jennifer Manocherian, Annette Niemtzow, Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum (Gordon Davidson, Artistic Director. Charles Dillingham, Managing Director), Intiman Theatre Company and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Produced in association with Benjamin Mordecai.

(April 7 to May 8, 2016) His play, "All The Way," was performed at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Kyle Donnelly was director.

(January 18 to March 29, 1992) His play, "The Kentucky Cycle," was performed in a Center Theatre Group in association with Intiman Theatre Company at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Charles Hallahan, Gregory Itzin, Tuck Milligan and Jeanne Paulsen in the cast. Warner Shook was director. Gordon Davidson was artistic director. Michael Olich was scenic designer. Peter Maraudin was lighting designer.

(1994) His play, "The Kentucky Cycle," was performed on Broadway in New York City with Gregory Itzin and Jeanne Paulsen in the cast.

(November 30, 2005 to January 22, 2006) His play, "Lewis and Clark Reach the Eurphrates," was performed in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Gregory Boyd was director.

(1988 - 1989) His play, "The Kentucky Cycle," was performed in a play reading at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut.

(February 18 to March 29, 1981) He played Lieutenant in Paul D'Andrea's play, "A Full Length Portrait of America," in the Humana Foundation production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Frances Foster (Emma); Robert Judd (Harold); Brian Rose (Tibbett); Susan Kingsley (Tuli Latum) and Dierk Toporzysek (Wilbur Tilbury) in the cast. Ken Jenkins was director.

(February 18 to March 29, 1981) He played Lanny in Ken Jenkins' play, "Swop," in the Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Michael Sokoloff (Kalija); Ken Jenkins (H.E. Rowe); Andy Backer (J.R. Carver); Burt Adams (Timothy); Cristine Rose (Ruth Ann); Dierk Toporzysek (Carlisle); Susan Kingsley (Delores) and Brian Rose (Bud) in thee cast. Jon Jory was director.

(May 19 to 23, 1981) His play, "Lunch Break," was performed in Stages 1980-1981 Apprentice/Intern Company Spring Showcase at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1980-1981 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Radha Delamarter was director.

(May 19 to 23, 1981) His play, "The Pickle," was performed in Stages 1980-1981 Apprentice/Intern Company Spring Showcase at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1980-1981 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Radha Delamarter was director.

(November 5 to 29, 1981) His play, "Intermission," was performed in '81 Shorts (New One-Act Plays in repertory) at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Michael Kevin (Bill); Bruce Kuhn (Steve); Andy Backer (Steve) and Randle Mell (John) in the cast. Frazier Marsh was director.

(November 5 to 29, 1981) His play, "Intermission," was performed in '81 Shorts (New One-Act Plays in repertory) at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Michael Kevin (Bill); Bruce Kuhn (Steve); Andy Backer (Sam) and Randle Mell (John) in the cast. Frazier Marsh was director.

(November 5 to 29, 1981) His play, "Lunch Break," was performed in '81 Shorts (New One-Act Plays in repertory) at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Steve Rankin (David) and Christopher Cooper (Ron) in the cast. Steven D. Albrezzi was director.

(February 24 to April 4, 1982) He performed in his play, "The Survivalist ," in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Hankins was director.

(August 31 to September 5, 1982) His play, "The Survivalist," was performed in An Evening of New American Writing MiniFest Production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Sally Faye Reit and Fred Sanders in the cast.

(August 31 to September 4, 1982) His play, "The Survivalist," was performed in an Actors Theatre of Louisville production in an international tour in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.

(February 23 to April 3, 1983) He played Butch Cobb in Gary Leon Hill's play, "Food from Trash," in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Bill Smitrovich (Sudden Pisanger); Nora Chester (Leatha); Amy Appleby (Lomar); John Pielmeier (Bob); Helen Jean Arthur (Alma, CB); Andy Backer (Phil Cobb); Ray Fry (Sarge);- Ray Fry; Kent Broadhurst (Running Joke); Will Oldham (Son); Gary Leon Hill (Freddy the Cop) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.

(2002) His play, "Handler," was performed in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival production at the New Theatre in Ashland, Oregon. Libby Appel was artistic director.

(2012) Bryan Cranston and his play, "All The Way," was performed in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival production at the Angus Bowmer Theatre in Ashland, Oregon. Bill Rauch was artistic director.

(2014) His play, "The Great Society," was performed in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival production at the Angus Bowmer Theatre in Ashland, Oregon. Bill Rauch was artistic director.

(2013 to 2014 season) His play, "All The Way," was performed at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts with Bryan Cranston (Lyndon Baines Johnson) in the cast. Bill Rauch was director. Diane Paulus was artistic director.