“(Greg Hatfield) has a knack for writing witty dialogue!” — Pittsburgh New Works Festival

Greg Hatfield is an award-winning playwright celebrated for his sharp wit, theatrical sophistication, and ensemble-driven comedies. His plays have been described as “stylish and enchanting,” “uniquely entertaining,” and—most often—“funny.”

His work has been staged across the U.S. and in London, with productions and readings by:

• The Drama Workshop (Cincinnati, OH)

• Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

• PlayZoomers (Boston, MA)

• New Town Players (Richmond, VA)

• Theatrical Shenanigans (London-based audio theater platform)

• Rebound Productions (London, England)

• Philadelphia Screenwriters

• Kentucky Playwrights Group

• New City Players (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

• Miami Writes (Miami University, OH)

Greg was shortlisted for the William Inge Theatre Festival and named a featured playwright at the Midwest Dramatists Conference. His full catalog is available on the New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/14397/greg-hatfield.

Notable plays include:

• Curtain Call – included in Comedies for the Virtual Stage (PlayZoomers, 2025)

• Burnt Toast of Broadway – Winner, Best Short Comedy, NYC Play Reading Festival 2025

• Lily Blossoms – shortlisted, William Inge Theatre Festival; staged reading, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

• The Janus Circle – virtual readings by Philadelphia Screenwriters and Kentucky Playwrights Group

• Mundy Tuesday Friday – finalist, Shakespeare in the Burg Festival; featured by Theatrical Shenanigans

• The Ten Minute Play (with a Nice Picture of Jimmy Carter) – featured at The Drama Workshop’s Home Brew 4 festival; performed by Rebound Productions, London

• The Great Stalinski – finalist, Pittsburgh New Works One Act Play Festival

• The King of Prussia

• The Cabots of Broadway – published by Next Stage Press

He is also fondly remembered as part of the award-winning comedy troupe Dr. Browndog’s Monkeytime, who appeared onstage at Cincinnati Playhouse and Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, and on regional television. More at greghatfield.com.