Don Zolidis

Zolidis in 2024

Don Zolidis is an American playwright and author.[1]

Early life and education

Zolidis grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin.[1] He received a BA in English from Carleton College and an MFA in Playwriting from the Actor’s Studio Program at the New School.[2]

Career

After graduating, Zolidis worked as a middle and high school teacher. He wrote plays in his free time. Eventually he shifted to working full-time as a writer and playwright.[3]

Awards and honors

In 2004, Zolidis received the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting. In 2013, he was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for White Buffalo.[3]

Publications

Novels

  • War and Speech (2020)[4][5]
  • The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig (A Love Story) (2018)[6]

Plays

  • White Buffalo[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Krumme, Mackenzie (June 25, 2025). "One of the most prolific playwrights for American schools is from Wisconsin".
  2. ^ https://thescenenews.com/2023/12/02/from-theatre-teacher-to-top-playwright/
  3. ^ a b "Playwright Don Zolidis '97 to deliver Carleton convocation - Carleton College". www.carleton.edu. February 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Don, Zolidis. "War and Speech". School Library Journal.
  5. ^ https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781368010078
  6. ^ https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781368009614
  7. ^ "Satisfying 'White Buffalo' charges into the Purple Rose". AnnArbor.com.
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