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Paul Oakley Stovall is an actor and playwright.[1] He also served as an "advance associate" for the office of Michelle Obama during her time as First Lady of the United States.[2] He played the role of George Washington in the national tour of the musical Hamilton,[3] and is known for his play Immediate Family, which was directed by Phylicia Rashad.[2]


Playwriting

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  • As Much As You Can [one-act], 2005[4][5]
  • Clear [musical] (composers Stew and Paul Oakley Stovall, lyricist Paul Oakley Stovall, with additional music by Tom Kitt, Irv Johnson and Stephen Goers), 2010[6]
  • Immediate Family, 2012[7]
  • The Hunted (with co-author Evan Linder), 2016[8]
  • Ape
  • The Alley

Acting (selected roles)

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References

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  1. ^ "Family Matters: A Conversation with Paul Oakley Stovall". Center Theatre Group. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  2. ^ a b Buenneke, Katie (2015-05-02). "A Writer Who Moonlights for Michelle Obama's Office". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  3. ^ a b Kerestan, Greg. "BWW Review: HAMILTON in Pittsburgh Is Everything You Hoped It Would Be". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  4. ^ "Worth the trip". Chicago Daily Herald. 2005-01-21. p. 27.
  5. ^ Verini, Bob (2008-01-09). "As Much As You Can". Daily Variety. p. 11.
  6. ^ Dorsey, Kristina (2010-06-24). "The O'Neill begins its National Music Theater Conference". The Day (New London, Connecticut).
  7. ^ "Rashad finds 'Family' in Chi". Daily Variety. Vol. 315, no. 7. 2012-04-11. p. 4. ISSN 0011-5509.
  8. ^ "The Hunted (co-written with Paul Oakley Stovall) | New Play Exchange". newplayexchange.org. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  9. ^ Vaughan, Peter (1991-11-30). "'Black Nativity' remains a rich, joyful earful in its new setting". Star Tribune. p. Variety; 3E.
  10. ^ Jacobson, Aileen (1994-07-15). "Seeking Genius In A Life's Scrawlings; DaVinci's Notebook Inspires Play". Newsday. p. B18.
  11. ^ Weber, Bruce (2003-06-30). "THEATER REVIEW; If Leonardo Had Had Access to PowerPoint". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  12. ^ Lazare, Lewis (1995-06-05). "Journey to the West". Variety. p. 53.
  13. ^ Zeff, Dan (1997-04-13). "Review of 'Blade to the Heat' at the Apple Tree Theatre". Copley News Service.
  14. ^ Hebert, James (1997-06-29). "'Swing set not child's play'; Six agile actors must master several roles". San Diego Union-Tribune. p. E9.
  15. ^ Goff, Nadine (1998-07-12). "A Prize Realized; Actor Makes A Triumphant Return To The Midwest". Wisconsin State Journal.
  16. ^ Jones, Chris (1999-10-25). "The Odyssey". Variety.
  17. ^ "Why You Should See Paul Oakley Stovall in 'The Qualms'". michiganavemag.com. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
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