Biography

Debbie Jones is an award-winning playwright. She is a founding partner of Dora Mae Productions and as such, is dedicated to strong, character-based writing as the bones for any project. In 2007, she co-wrote and directed the independent film, The Last Christmas Party. Her collection of short stories, Tales of Wonder from the Garden Street, is grounds for any filmmaker who loves a good scare. Her play, Jeremy Rudge, was produced in New York at The Mint Theatre with Austin Pendleton and Becky Ann Baker. Her play, The Breezeway, was produced in New York at the American Theatre for Actors.

Jones was selected by the Dramatists' Guild as one of the "Top 50 to Watch." She is the recipient of the prestigious Berilla Kerr Award for her body of work in New York theatre. She wrote for the syndicated TV series Happiness which was the recipient of both The Film Advisory Award for Excellence and the Dove Award. Her collection of short stories was recognized as an award-winning finalist by USA Best Book News. Jones is a member of The Dramatists' Guild, AEA, UFT, PEN, and Alpha Psi Omega. She taught Latin and writing at The Center School in NYC. Ste attended Immaculata College for her BA in English and earned her Master's from Columbia University in English Education.
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