The Eugene O'Neill Society Home Leadership Membership 2025 Conference Athens Conference History Journal Newsletter Resources More Welcome to the Eugene O39Neill International Society The Eugene ONeill Society is a nonprofit international association formed in 1978 to promote the study of the life and works of Eugene ONeill Americas greatest playwright. The Society also celebrates the drama and theatre for which his work was in large part the catalyst and model for American Theatre in the 20th Century and beyond. Eugene ONeill was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes and is the only American playwright to have received the Nobel Prize. May 2731 2025 University of Athens Athens Greece Read aboutour commitment to diversityandA Bibliography of Diversity in ONeill that aims to highlight how themes of diversity equity and inclusion shed light on the work of Eugene ONeill Our Mission Because of the scope of ONeills impact on the theatre and because of his stature and importance as an American intellectual and artist the Societys members unite in the exploration of ONeills life and works by means of historical and critical writing the creation of artistic performances on stage film television radio and recordings the amassing of historical documentation advocating for the preservation of important historic sites associated with ONeills life and work and promoting publications devoted to topics relating to ONeill The subjects of study include not only Eugene ONeill and his works but also all aspects of American and world theatres.