For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

Awarded to Doubt, a parable by John Patrick Shanley

Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger (left) presents John Patrick Shanley with the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: “Thom Pain (based on nothing)” by Will Eno, and “The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl.