John Mabey

John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 8 countries and throughout the United States. John lived in Europe for a decade before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they’ve learned about behavior, emotion and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. When not writing, they enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling around the world.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

* 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 Best...

John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 8 countries and throughout the United States. John lived in Europe for a decade before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they’ve learned about behavior, emotion and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. When not writing, they enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling around the world.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

* 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 Best Women’s Monologues – Smith & Kraus Publishers
* 2024, 2023, 2022 Best Men’s Monologues – Smith & Kraus Publishers
* 2023, 2022, 2021 Best 10-Minute Plays – Smith & Kraus Publishers
* 2023 New Play Competition Winner – Main Street Players
* 2023 Best Gender Minority Monologues – Smith & Kraus Publishers
* 2023 First Prize for Playwriting – Blue Institute
* 2022 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner – Essential Theatre
* 2022 Getchell New Play Award Winner – Southeastern Theater Conference
* 2021 Panowski Playwriting Award Winner – Northern Michigan University
* 2021 Audience Favorite – JL Smith New Play Festival
* 2020 Artist To Watch – Theatre Viscera
* 2020 Best Comedic Play – The Hive Collaborative
* 2020 Best Short Play – Las Vegas Little Theatre
* 2020 New Works Top 3 Winner – Las Vegas Little Theatre
* 2019 Best of Festival – Know Theatre

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