Moises Kaufman is a Venezuelan-American playwright, director, and producer, best known for his work in theater. He gained significant recognition for his play, The Laramie Project, which explores the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Wyoming. Kaufman's innovative approach combines interviews and documentary-style storytelling, making his works impactful and thought-provoking. In addition to The Laramie Project, Kaufman has created other notable plays, such as 33 Variations and Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. He is also the co-founder of the Tectonic Theater Project, a company dedicated to developing new works that address social issues through performance.