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Dead Man's Cell Phone is a celebrated dramatic comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, first staged in 2007 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. The piece explores memory, morality, and the paradox of staying connected in a digital age. Recognized with the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play in 2007, it remains a staple in contemporary theatre repertoires around the world. This performer page provides a concise biography of the work, highlights from its discography (as produced or referenced in various adaptations and revivals), and a preview of upcoming 2025 tour engagements. We’ve got you covered with reliable details and direct access to official social channels for the artist and related productions.

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About the creator: Sarah Ruhl is a MacArthur Fellow, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and a prolific voice in contemporary theatre. Her renowned works include The Clean House, Eurydice, and In the Next Room. Dead Man's Cell Phone continues to be produced by theatres worldwide, inviting audiences to ponder existence, connection, and the ethics of technology. For the latest updates, follow the official pages and links below.

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Sample 2025 performances include Wake Forest University Theatre (Feb 7–15, 2025), Skokie Theatre, IL (Mar 28–Apr 19, 2025), and The Basin Theatre in The Basin, VIC, Australia (Oct 2–12, 2025).

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Quick Facts About Dead Man's Cell Phone

  • Playwright: Sarah Ruhl; Dead Man's Cell Phone premiered in 2007 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (Washington, D.C.).
  • Genre: Dramatic comedy; themes include memory, morality, and the paradox of connectivity in a digital age.
  • Awards: Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play (2007) for Dead Man's Cell Phone.
  • 2025 productions include: Wake Forest University Theatre (Feb 7–15, 2025); Skokie Theatre, IL (Mar 28–Apr 19, 2025); The Basin Theatre (The Basin, VIC, Australia) Oct 2–12, 2025.
  • Author biography: Sarah Ruhl is a MacArthur Fellow, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and has had major works including The Clean House, Eurydice, and In the Next Room.

About the creator: Sarah Ruhl is a MacArthur Fellow, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and a prolific voice in contemporary theatre. Her renowned works include The Clean House, Eurydice, and In the Next Room. Dead Man's Cell Phone continues to be produced by theatres worldwide, inviting audiences to ponder existence, connection, and the ethics of technology. For the latest updates, follow the official pages and links below.

Sample 2025 performances include Wake Forest University Theatre (Feb 7–15, 2025), Skokie Theatre, IL (Mar 28–Apr 19, 2025), and The Basin Theatre in The Basin, VIC, Australia (Oct 2–12, 2025).

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