Image: UGA Department of Theatre and Film will be welcoming playwright and librettist Sandy Rustin for a visit with students and faculty on Friday, October 3 at 4:00p.m. in Room 400 of the Fine Arts Building. Named by American Theatre Magazine as one of the most produced playwrights in the country, Rustin has built an extraordinary career spanning Broadway, national tours, and international stages. Her smash-hit adaptation of the cult classic Clue has been produced more than 5,000 times worldwide and continues its U.S. tour. She made her Broadway debut with the feminist farce The Cottage, recognized by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best plays of the year. Rustin’s musical adaptation of Mystic Pizza premiered in 2025 alongside a newly released cast album, while her recent works include The Suffragette’s Murder (winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award) at the Denver Center and Always Something There at Chicago’s Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre. Upcoming projects include Loch Ness, premiering in 2027. Beyond her writing, Rustin is a sought-after speaker and teacher, leading her popular masterclass Writing Comedy for the Stage around the globe. About Sandy RustinSandy Rustin is a playwright and librettist named by American Theatre Magazine as one of the most produced playwrights in the U.S. Her works include the international hit Clue, Broadway’s The Cottage, Mystic Pizza, The Suffragette’s Murder, and numerous other plays and musicals. A graduate of Northwestern University, she is also a teacher, speaker, and member of The Dramatists Guild. Rustin lives in Maplewood, N.J., with her husband and two sons—one of whom is a proud Georgia Bulldog! Read More: Website
