David Mamet
American playwright and filmmaker who revolutionized theatrical dialogue with his rhythmic, profane, elliptical style. Glengarry Glen Ross is a savage indictment of American capitalism and masculine identity. His theories of dramatic writing have influenced a generation of playwrights and screenwriters.
Works
- Glengarry Glen RossSavage comedy about real estate salesmen corrupted by cutthroat competitive business tactics
- American BuffaloGangster comedy about three men planning petty theft from antique shop
- Speed-the-PlowDark comedy about Hollywood power plays between producers and film development
- OleannaConfrontational two-character play about sexual harassment and academic politics
- The CryptogramDomestic comedy-drama about trauma, deception, and secrets within family