TJ Young
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| Born | Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Inseparables |
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| Alma mater | Texas State University (MFA); University of Texas at San Antonio (BA) |
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| Discipline | Dramaturgy, Playwriting |
| Institutions | Carnegie Mellon University |
TJ Young is an American playwright, dramaturg, and educator. He is an Associate Professor of Dramaturgy in the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University.[1] He is best known for works such as The Inseparables, a contemporary adaptation of The Three Musketeers.[2]
Early life and education
Young was born in Texas, United States.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from Texas State University.[3]
Academic and professional career
In 2021, Young joined the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama as an Associate Professor of Dramaturgy.[1] He teaches courses in new play development and dramaturgy, and serves as co-chair of the Awards Ceremony for the School of Drama, co-representative for the Pittsburgh region of the Dramatists Guild, and Region 2 chair of the National Playwriting Program for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).[4]
Playwriting and dramaturgy
Young’s plays have been produced and commissioned across the United States.[1] His work frequently explores identity, race, and community through dramatic and comedic storytelling.
Notable plays include:
- The Inseparables – a comedic adaptation of The Three Musketeers produced by Carnegie Mellon University (2025)[5] and the University of Pittsburgh (2024).[6]
- No. 6 – winner of the 2017 Harold and Mimi Steinberg Award (KCACTF), published by Concord Theatricals.[7]
- Lyon’s Den – recipient of a Distinguished Achievement in Playwriting Award in 2018.[1]
- WE FLY – performed in regional theatre and festival settings.[8]
- Sperm Donor Wanted (or The Unnamed Baby Play) – finalist for the 2023 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award.[9]
His plays have been featured by organizations such as PlayMakers Repertory Company and the Pittsburgh Public Theater.[3][10] His published works are licensed through Concord Theatricals and Stage Partners.[11]
Recognition and awards
- 2017 Harold and Mimi Steinberg Award (KCACTF) for No. 6[7]
- 2017 Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship[3]
- 2018 Distinguished Achievement in Playwriting for Lyon’s Den[1]
- 2019 Spotlight Artist, Throughline Theatre Company (Pittsburgh)[3]
- 2023 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award finalist for Sperm Donor Wanted[9]
- 2025 KCACTF Region 2 Gold Medallion recipient for service to theatre education and playwriting.[4]
Selected productions
| Year | Venue | Play | Notes |
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| 2025 | Carnegie Mellon University | The Inseparables | Directed by Robert Ramirez.[5] |
| 2024 | University of Pittsburgh | The Inseparables | Directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger.[6] |
| 2021 | Howard Community College | The Inseparables | Regional production reported by BroadwayWorld.[2] |
| Various | Regional Theatres | WE FLY, No. 6, Lyon’s Den | Multiple productions and readings.[8][7] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "TJ Young". Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pittsburgh Public Theatre Continues Classics N'at Series With THE INSEPARABLES". BroadwayWorld. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "TJ Young – PlayMakers Repertory Company". PlayMakers Repertory Company. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Faculty Awards – Kennedy Center Gold Medallion". KCACTF Region 2. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Inseparables (CMU Drama production)". Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The Inseparables". University of Pittsburgh Theatre Arts. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "No. 6 by T.J. Young". Concord Theatricals. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Rougeux, David J. (3 February 2025). "Pittsburgh to Broadway and Back: Everything Theater, Everywhere, All at Once". OnStage Pittsburgh. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Career Callout: Playwright". Ideastream Public Media. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ "PlayTime PLUS". Pittsburgh Public Theater. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Inseparables – Stage Partners". Stage Partners. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
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