Date of Birth: September 21, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Marsha Norman is an acclaimed American dramatist, screenwriter, and novelist, born in Louisville, Kentucky. She is best known for her plays ” ‘night, Mother,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1983, and the book for the musical “The Secret Garden,” which won a Tony Award. Norman began her career in the arts as a journalist and later transitioned to playwriting, where she found her true calling. Her works often explore themes of family dynamics, personal struggle, and the complexities of human relationships. Over her prolific career, she has also been involved in academia, teaching playwriting at institutions such as Juilliard School.
5 Interesting Facts about Marsha Norman
1. Marsha Norman won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1983 for her play ” ‘night, Mother.”
2. She wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning musical “The Secret Garden.”
3. Norman has co-chaired the Playwriting Program at Juilliard School.
4. She has also written for television and film, including adaptations of her own works.
5. Norman is a founding member of the Lilly Awards, which honor the work of women in theater.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marsha Norman
1. “The hardest times for me were not when people challenged what I said, but when I felt my voice was not heard.”
2. “We have to make the world safe for creativity and intuition, for it’s creativity and intuition that will make the world safe for us.”
3. “Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.”
4. “Every play is a goal, a journey, and a leap.”
5. “Good writing is about telling the truth.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$2 million
Children
Marsha Norman has two children, a son named Angus and a daughter named Katherine.
Relevant Links
1. [Marsha Norman Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_Norman
2. [Pulitzer Prize for Drama](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/marsha-norman
4. [Juilliard School Faculty](https://www.juilliard.edu/faculty/marsha-norman
5. [Lilly Awards](https://www.thelillyawards.org/about
