Atlanta Playwright Calvin Ramsey Wins AAPEX New Voice 2011 Award

Calvin Ramsey

The African American Playwrights' Exchange is pleased to recognize Atlanta based playwright and author Calvin Ramsey as AAPEX's New Voice of 2011. This recognition goes to Calvin for the outstanding job he has done of parlaying his research on The Negro Motorists Green Book into successes on two fronts - a drama, THE GREEN BOOK, which opens at Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit on August 17th - and an award winning children's book, RUTH AND THE GREEN BOOK, which has received a bronze medal in the Childrens' Picture Book category of the ForeWord 2011 Book of the Year Awards. In addition to his accomplishments as a writer, Calvin is also a significant force in the Atlanta theatre community, as indicated by the numerous conversations I have had with actors and other artists who have worked with him over the years - and the upcoming run of THE GREEN BOOK will surely shine a light on the amazing work being done in theatre in what is possibly the most fascinating city in the United States. Come to Atlanta and Go to the Theatre

Jaz Dorsey

Dramaturg AAPEX

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