Albert Ramsdell "Pete" Gurney is probably best known for his breakthrough play, The Dining Room (1982), which brought him recognition after nearly twenty years as a struggling playwright. More recently, Gurney has had a string of successful runs with Love Letters and Sylvia. He won the Drama Desk Award in 1971, a Rockefeller Award in 1977, and two Lucille Lortel Awards in 1989 and 1994. This volume contains contributions from top drama scholars and also includes interviews with prominent actors who have played lead roles in his major productions and several articles by Gurney.