T. Adamson

T. Adamson is a Lecturer of Playwriting at Purchase College, State University of New York, within the School of Film and Media Studies. Born in Texas and of Anglo/Mexican ancestry, Adamson is a writer and theater artist whose works have been performed across the United States, Australia, Canada, and New York.

• Education: BFA from Tisch School of Arts (NYU), MFA from Hunter College (CUNY)

Research Interests: Adamson focuses on playwriting and screenwriting, with a strong emphasis on theatrical performance and contemporary drama. His plays have premiered at venues such as Alleyway Theatre, JACK, and Hunter College, often engaging with themes of identity and cultural hybridity.

Scientific Awards:

• Irv Zarkower Award
• Rita and Burton Goldberg Playwriting Prize
• Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award
• Falco/Steinman Commission (Playwrights Horizons)
• 2022-23 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award (Vineyard Theatre)

Additional Details: Adamson is an alumnus of Fresh Ground Pepper NYC’s Playground Playgroup, Exquisite Corpse Company’s Fall Writers’ Lab, and Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers’ Group. He resides in New York City, where he continues his creative practice.