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List of Jewish American playwrights

List of Jewish American playwrights

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This is a list of notable Jewish American playwrights. For other Jewish Americans, see Lists of Jewish Americans.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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