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Annie Baker is an accomplished American playwright and teacher known for her award-winning play The Flick, which earned her the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2014. She has also created the acclaimed Shirley, Vermont plays set in the fictional town of Shirley, including Circle Mirror Transformation, Nocturama, Body Awareness, and The Aliens. Baker's talent and dedication to her craft were further recognized when she was honored as a MacArthur Fellow in 2017, solidifying her reputation as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary theater.