Barbara Field

Barbara Field (February 15, 1934 – February 21, 2021) was a playwright whose work has been seen at theaters across North America and Europe.

Education Field was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the University of Minnesota (MA).

Career She wrote adaptations of such great works of literature as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, both by Charles Dickens, and of Scaramouche, by Rafael Sabatini. Great Expectations won the L.A. Drama critics award in 1996. Other plays include Neutral Countries, co-winner of the Humana Festival's Great American Play contest in 1983,

Honorable recognitions She held fellowships from numerous organizations; the Shubert, Bush, McKnight, and Minnesota State Arts Board fellowships are among her many awards.

Personal life Field lived in Minneapolis. She died due to complications from a stroke on February 21, 2021 at the age of 87.