Pulitzer Prize for Drama
ぴゅーりっつぁーしょう（どらまぶもん）
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is awarded annually for a distinguished play by an American author. Eligible works are those staged in the United States during the preceding calendar year.
- Established
- 1918
- Organizer
- Pulitzer Prize Board (Columbia University)
- Category
- Plays, Scripts, and Screenplays
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Application Deadline
- around January
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama was first awarded in 1918, recognizing outstanding achievement in dramatic works performed domestically in the United States. The jury, consisting of one scholar and four critics, attends performances and evaluates works to select nominees. The final decision is made by the Pulitzer Prize Board (Columbia University), which may overturn the jury's selection. Prior to 2007, the selection period aligned with the Broadway season (March to the following March), but currently, it generally targets works performed in the US during the previous calendar year. Musicals have also won, in which case the composer, lyricist, and librettist may also be recipients. Finalists have been announced since 1983.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Medal and certificate (Pulitzer Medal/certificate) and cash prize
- Cash Prize
- 15,000 USD
- Announcement of finalists (since 1983)
- Increased publicity and stage performance opportunities from winning
- In the case of musicals, composer, lyricist, book writer, etc., may also be recipients
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominee selection (Nomination) | Drama jury (1 scholar + 4 critics). Evaluate by attending performances in New York and regional theaters | — | Jury submits selected nominees to Pulitzer Prize Board |
| Final selection / Board decision | Pulitzer Prize Board (Columbia University board) | — | Pulitzer Prize Board makes final decision and officially announces winner (board may overturn jury's choice) |
| Announcement of finalists (since 1983) | Pulitzer Prize Board / Jury | — | Finalists and winner are officially announced |
Criteria
- Artistry and originality as a dramatic work
- Structure and expressiveness of the script (libretto)
- Degree of completion on stage (direction / acting)
- Performance record and influence in the US
- Social and cultural significance
Application Tips
Dos
- 米国内での上演記録や公演情報を整理する
- 上演の証拠（レビュー、プログラム、映像等）を保存しておく
- 英語の台本・要旨を用意する（必要時）
- 作品の上演履歴や制作クレジットを明確に示す
Don''ts
- 虚偽の上演記録や誇張した情報を提出しない
- 審査員や運営を公に批判する行為を行わない
- 応募要件に反する形式で提出しない
From Judges
- 審査員は実際の上演を重視するため舞台上の完成度が重要である
- 台本の独創性と劇的構成を明確に示すことが評価につながる
- 上演記録や資料は検証可能に整えておくこと
Related Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
- Pulitzer Prize for Music
- Tony Award for Best Play
- Tony Award for Best Musical