Albee, Edward: 1928-2016
Information about Edward Albee
- General Information
- Bibliography
- Bibliography from the Edward Albee Society
- Bibliography from the Writers Institute, University at Albany
- Articles
- A Voice of His Own: Albee's Epiphany at 30: "At the beginning of 1958, as his 30th birthday approached, Edward Albee felt a sense of dissatisfaction bordering on desperation. Despite his incipient talent and his ambition, he had written nothing of consequence." Mel Gussow; The New York Times; July 25, 1999
- Audio (3:46)
Edward Albee's Incomplete Works May Never See The Light Of Day: "The clause in Albee's will is pretty clear: "If at the time of my death I shall leave any incomplete manuscripts I hereby direct my executors to destroy such incomplete manuscripts"." WAMC Radio, New York; July 5, 2017
- Reminiscences
- My friend Edward Albee: "There wasn’t anything Albee wouldn’t do to help a young artist who was starting out or needed some encouragement. He was always the kindest with young people who were trying to catch a break." Paul Tetreault; The Houston Chronicle; September 22, 2016
- Remembering Edward Albee: "Albee’s place in American theatre history was more problematic than his consistent support of the visual arts." Matthew Kangas, Visual Art Source
- Remembering Edward Albee: "The world depicted in Albee’s plays is depressing, even horrific, but the plays themselves have an extravagance of vigor, wit, and invention that is exhilarating." Adam Green, Vogue; September 17, 2016
- So Long, Edward Albee. Studio 360; September 21, 2016
- Podcast
A Tribute to Edward Albee: discussion about the legacy of Edward Albee with playwright Terrence McNally, actress Mercedes Ruehl, and Jakob Holder, Executive Director of The Edward F. Albee Foundation
- Obituaries
- ABC News; September 16, 2016.
- The Guardian; September 17, 2016.
- Audio (5:07)
Playwright Edward Albee, Who Changed and Challenged Audiences, Dies at 88. NPR Radio; September 16, 2016
transcript
- Teaching
- Questions about Edward Albee with online corrections