Augustin Daly
Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina
Marker Inscription
Augustin Daly 1838 1899. A founder of American theater, he worked as playwright and drama critic. Opened Dalyâs Theater in New York, 1879. Born 300 ft. N.
Erected by North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
The Story
Born in Plymouth in 1838, Augustin Daly rose from drama critic and playwright to become one of the founders of American professional theater. In 1879 he opened Daly's Theater in New York, building a company and a repertoire that helped define the American stage. He was born about 300 feet north of this marker.
Why it matters
Daly helped transform American theater into a serious, distinctly national art form during its formative years.
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