Description: (Playwright)
Augustin Daly was a significant figure in American theatre, noted for his various roles as a drama critic, theatre manager, playwright, and adapter. He was the first acknowledged stage director in America, maintaining rigorous control over his productions. Daly's stringent regulations for performers, including fines for tardiness and mistakes, led to him being dubbed "the autocrat of the stage." He founded permanent companies and theatres in New York and London, cementing his influence in the theatrical realm.