Branden Jacob-Jenkins
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is an American playwright known for his explorations of race, identity, and family. He has received recognition for his works such as 'An Octoroon' and 'Gloria', both of which have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Jacobs-Jenkins has been praised for his innovative use of genre and his ability to provocatively engage with complex social issues through his writing.
Books
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1. Gloria
The play "Gloria" is a sharp dissection of the cutthroat world of media and the pursuit of success within it. It follows a group of ambitious editorial assistants at a notorious Manhattan magazine, each vying for their chance at fame and a book deal before they hit thirty. Their mundane office life is thrown into chaos when an ordinary day at the office spirals into a shocking display of violence, with the aftermath forcing them to confront the harrowing realities of their competitive environment and the lengths they are willing to go to for recognition. The narrative explores themes of ambition, the exploitation of tragedy, and the fleeting nature of modern fame.
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