Deborah Carol Pryor

Education: M.F.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute, M.F.A. in Playwrighting from University of Iowa, B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary.

Stage productions: New York Theater Workshop, Ensemble Studio Theater (New York), Arena Stage Theater (Washington, D.C.), Actor's Theater of Louisville, Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater (Beverly Hills), Ventura Court Theater (Studio City, CA).

Produced screenplays: BRIAR PATCH, 2001, Down Home Productions; ANGEL MAKER, 1998, American Film Institute.

Awards, Fellowships, Film Festivals: Slamdance FIlm Festival (BRIAR PATCH and ANGEL MAKER), Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play, Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting, National Endowment for the Arts Playwrighting Grant.

I've had experience as an instructor everywhere from K-8 public schools, Governor's Magnet High School for the Arts and undergrad playwrighting instructor at University of Iowa.

I've also had experience as a script analyst and researcher.