Author
Marisa Smith
Marisa Smith is an award-winning American playwright. Full-length plays: SEX AND OTHER DISTURBANCES (2018 Edgerton-winner, Portland Stage Company and The Bridge Initiative semi-finalist), SAVING KITTY (Eliot Norton Award-winner for Jennifer Coolidge Best Actress, The Nora Theater Company), MAD LOVE (O’Neill semi-finalist, Clauder winner/Kilroy list, premiered at Northern Stage), VENUS RISING (premiered at Northern Stage), audio drama titled THE DEFENESTRATOR, produced by Wondery. Marisa’s 10-Minute plays have been produced in the Boston Marathon of 10-Minute Plays, Barrington Stage, New Jersey Repertory and more, and include Heideman finalist TOTAL EXPRESSION. Co-founder of Smith and Kraus Publishers, publishers of trade books for school, college, and theatrical communities. Screenplays: Second Wind and Surprise Engagement.