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Robert Schenkkan is a Pulitzer-prize winning, Tony® Award winning, Writer’s Guild Award winning, three-time Emmy nominated writer of Stage, Television, and Film. He is the author of fourteen original full-length plays, a musical, and a collection of one-act plays. He co-wrote the feature film, Hacksaw Ridge (six Academy Award nominations) and The Quiet American, and his television credits include: All The Way, The Pacific, The Andromeda Strain, and Spartacus.

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  • ReCON$truXion at Alabama Shakespeare Festival!

    May 1, 2026

    The World Premiere of ReCON$truxion opened at ASF on May 24th. Read the astonishing review from BroadwayWorld here.

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  • New York Times recommends upcoming world premiere of ReCON$truXion!”

    February 19, 2026

    Laura Collin-Hughes of the New York Times recommends ReCON$truXion as a “Play to see this season.” Read the article here!

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  • Save the Date! World Premiere of ReCON$truXion at Alabama Shakespeare Festival!

    February 2, 2026

    Directed by Steve Broadnax, ReCON$truXion opens in Montgomery, Alabama on Friday, April 24th and closes on March 3rd. Tickets can be purchased through the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Website. Click here.

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  • 2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announced!

    December 4, 2025

    I am very pleased (and extremely grateful) to announce that my newest play, ReCON$truXion, has been given a very generous New Play Award from the Edgerton Foundation. Thank you! https://www.americantheatre.org/2025/12/04/2025-edgerton-foundation-new-play-awards-announced/

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  • The 12 and The Grammys!

    October 14, 2025

    “The 12 – Original Cast Recording,” with music and lyrics has been receiving tremendous love and attention and is Officially submitted for GRAMMY Awards consideration in the Best Musical Theater Album category! Please consider reposting the news on your Social Media Apps! #FYC #ForYourConsideration. #ForYourGRAMMYConsideration#GRAMMYs. #GRAMMYAwards. #AwardsSeason. #MusicAwards. #BestMusicalTheaterAlbum #MusicalTheater. #CastRecording #NewMusical #TheatreMusic. #OrginalCastRecording #ShowAlbum […]

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