Tarell Alvin McCraney
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Playwright & Screenwriter Best Known for "Moonlight"
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Tarell Alvin McCraney Biography
Tarell Alvin McCraney is celebrated for his work on The Brother/Sister trilogy, which includes "The Brothers Size," "In the Red and Brown Water," and "Marcus: Or the Secret of Sweet." In addition to these, he has also written other notable plays such as "Head of Passes," "Choir Boy," and "Wig Out!". McCraney's contributions extend to screenwriting, with the film "Moonlight" and the TV series "David Makes Man" among his credits. He also co-wrote "Ms. Blakk for President" with director Tina Landau and wrote the screenplay for "High Flying Bird."
McCraney's work in film is notably recognized with the film "Moonlight," which he co-wrote and earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe for Best Drama, Gotham Award for Best Feature, NAACP Image Award for Best Independent Film, six Independent Spirit Awards, and the Human Rights Campaign’s Visionary Arts Award. He has also collaborated on TV and film projects with Playtone, HBO, and Disney.
McCraney has received several awards for his work, including the MacArthur Fellowship, the Whiting Award, the Steinberg Playwright Award, the Evening Standard Award, the New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, the Windham Campbell Award, and a Doris Duke Artist Award. His play "Choir Boy" was nominated for four Tony Awards and won the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play. He was also honored as the International Writer-in-Residence for the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2008-2010 and is currently an ensemble member at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. McCraney's influence extends to academia, where he serves as the chair of playwriting at the Yale School of Drama and a former resident playwright at New Dramatists.
McCraney is a graduate of the New World School of the Arts, the Theatre School at DePaul University, and the Yale School of Drama. He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick. Beyond his work in theater and film, McCraney is committed to civic engagement. He initiated a three-year civic engagement program in partnership with the University of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. McCraney is openly gay and is recognized as an influential figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
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How much does it cost to book Tarell Alvin McCraney for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Tarell Alvin McCraney speak about?
Tarell Alvin McCraney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Acting, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Literary, Creativity, Storytelling, LGBTQ, HIV & AIDS, Health and Diversity & Inclusion. -
Where does Tarell Alvin McCraney travel from?
Tarell Alvin McCraney generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tarell Alvin McCraney?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tarell Alvin McCraney for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tarell Alvin McCraney for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tarell Alvin McCraney or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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