Tony Kushner

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tony-kushner

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Tony Kushner born?July 16, 1956
2. What is the major theatrical awards?Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award for Best Play
3. What is the EGOT nominations?Nominated for an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award
4. Who is Tony Kushner?Tony Kushner is a playwright and screenwriter who has won many big awards, like the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award.
5. What is the play "Angels in America" about?It is a story that looks at identity, politics, religion, and the AIDS crisis in America, using powerful characters and poetic language.

Pulitzer Prize for Drama: An award recognizing outstanding achievement in American theater, often for plays of significant merit and impact.
Tony Award for Best Play: The highest honor for a new play presented on Broadway, celebrating excellence in theatrical writing and production.
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay: An award for a film screenplay written based on a previously published work, such as a book or play.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing: An award for exceptional writing in a television movie or limited series, broadcast during prime evening hours.