Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Mary Elizabeth Braddon was an English novelist and playwright. She began working as an actress in 1853, supporting herself and her mother by playing minor roles, although she ceased onstage work...
Mary Frances Gunner
MARY FRANCES GUNNER was a playwright and community leader born into a family of political activists. She was the only Black female student at Suffern High School, but finished as valedictorian and...
Mary Hunter Austin
MARY HUNTER AUSTIN was an American novelist, playwright and essayist. She moved with her family from Illinois to the San Joaquin Valley in 1888. For 17 years, she closely studied indigenous life...
Mary Leonora Carrington
MARY LEONORA CARRINGTON was a British-born surrealist painter, novelist, and playwright. She grew up in England, where she began to pursue a career in art. In 1938, Carrington moved to France with...
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Mary Manning
MARY MANNING was a novelist, playwright, and film critic born in Dublin. She studies acting at the Abbey Theatre. Throughout the 1920s and 30s, Manning worked as a film critic for the Irish...
Mary O'Brien
Mary O'Brien, was an Irish poet and playwright during the Regency period. Little is known about her life and work. Her first known published book The Glorious Revolutions of 1782, refers to...
Mary O’Malley
MARY O’MALLEY was a theatre director who wrote her first play at thirteen years old. Inspired by her trip to the Abbey Theatre, she wrote and directed The Lost Princess. She became a key member of...
Mary P. Burrill
MARY P. BURRILL was an African-American educator and playwright. Born in Washington D.C., Burrill attended Emerson College. After graduation, Burrill returned to her high school alma mater, where...