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Bess Wohl
A determined playwright navigates the cutthroat world of theater as her Pulitzer Prize-winning play faces a last-minute threat from a powerful industry figure.
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In short · Acting since 2005, 3 decades active, 7 credits.
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Bess Wohl is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actress known for works such as *Grand Horizons*, *Small Mouth Sounds*, *Liberation*, and the book for the musical *Pretty Filthy*, co-created with composer/lyricist Michael Friedman and The Civilians. *Grand Horizons* earned her a 2020 Tony Award nomination for Best Play. On May 4, 2026, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for *Liberation*. Wohl is recognized for her contributions to contemporary theater and her versatile storytelling across stage and screen.
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