Goldberg began her position with the organization in 2005. Under her leadership, the Playwrights Conference has aided in the development of such plays as Spoon Lake Blues, The Receptionist, Durango, Antebellum, Magnolia and The Crowd You Are In With. Goldberg is the first woman to lead the Playwrights Conference in its 46-year history. The O'Neill also took the 2010 Regional Theatre Tony Award. It is the first play development center and educational organization to receive the honor.

The 2010 Playwrights Conference continues through July 31.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center was founded in 1964 and is based in Waterford, CT. Programs at the Center include the Puppetry Conference, Playwrights Conference, Critics Institute, Music Theater Conference and the National Theater Institute. The Monte Cristo Cottage, O'Neill's childhood home, is also owned and operated by the group.

For more information on the O'Neill Center, visit the website at www.TheONeill.org or call (860) 443 5378.