David Mamet is a prolific playwright, screenwriter, and director known for his distinct style and sharp dialogue. Born in Chicago in 1947, Mamet began his career as a playwright in the 1970s, quickly gaining a reputation for his gritty, realistic portrayals of working-class characters.
Mamet's breakthrough came in 1976 with his play "American Buffalo," which premiered at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago before moving to Broadway the following year. The play, which follows a group of small-time crooks planning a heist, was praised for its raw, naturalistic dialogue and won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best American Play.
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Robin Spielberg is a founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company. She has appeared in numerous Atlantic productions in the 1980's and 1990's. A consummate pianist and composer, Spielberg was signed to a 6-album deal with indie label North Star Music in 1994 and began a journey that would take her from acting to performing piano on concert hall stages.Notable performances include three sold-out performances at Weill Hall (at Carnegie Hall), a month-long tour through rural Montana (with Steinway in tow), a performance on the factory floor of Steinway, and three tours through South Korea where she is a bona ... read more
