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Don Peterson
Best known for the Broadway play Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, this American dramatist wrote with a sharp eye for troubled lives and hard choices. His work is closely tied to a landmark early stage role for Al Pacino, giving it a lasting place in theater history.
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The White Feather Hex
by Don Peterson
About the author
Born in Davenport, Iowa, Don Petersen (1927–1998) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He is most closely associated with Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, a play that opened on Broadway in 1969.
The production had a short run, but it made a strong impression. It is often remembered because it earned Al Pacino a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award, helping cement the play's reputation even though it was not a box-office success.
Petersen also wrote for the screen, and his career reflects the kind of writer whose work can outlast its original run through memorable characters and intense dramatic situations. For listeners coming to his work now, he stands out as a playwright tied to a vivid moment in American theater.