Murray Mednick
Murray Mednick | |
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Mednick in the 1960s | |
| Born | August 24, 1939 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 2025 (aged 86) |
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| Years active | 1965–2025 |
Murray Maurice Mednick (August 24, 1939 – October 17, 2025) was an American playwright and poet. He is best known as founder of the Padua Hills Playwrights Workshop/Festival, where he served as artistic director from 1978 to 1995. Mednick received numerous awards for his plays, including two Rockefeller Grants and an Obie.