David-Matthew Barnes

David-Matthew Barnes (September 3, 1970-) is an American playwright, poet, screenwriter and director.

Biography

Early life and education

David-Matthew Barnes grew up in the Bay Area where he attended Berkeley High School. He graduated magna cum laude from Oglethorpe University with a degree in communications and English and earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina.

Career

His signature plays include "Are You All Right In There?", "Johnny Ramirez Really Wants To Kiss Me", "Pensacola", "Sloe Gin Fizz" and the critically-acclaimed "Threnody".

Published works

  • Sins of the Flesh (Word Riot Press, 2002)

Filmography

Awards

  • 2007: Carrie McCray Literary Award, "Bracelets and Boyfriends"
  • 2008: World AIDS Day Writing Contest, "Don't Mention It" (play) and "You Wonder" (poem)
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