"Everyone in a play is basically alone, whatever they say."
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About Beth Henley
Beth Henley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actress known for her works that explore the lives of eccentric Southern characters. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1952. Henley gained critical acclaim for her play 'Crimes of the Heart,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1981. Her writing often combines humor with themes of family dynamics, love, and redemption.
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