Plays:
* The Brother/Sister Plays: This trilogy, comprising *The Brother/Sister Plays: Part 1: In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue*, *The Brother/Sister Plays: Part 2: The Brothers Size*, and *The Brother/Sister Plays: Part 3: Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet*, explores themes of identity, family, and community in the African American experience. *In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue* became the basis for the Academy Award-winning film *Moonlight*.
* Wig Out!: This play, set in Atlanta, delves into the lives of a group of young drag queens and explores themes of self-expression, resilience, and the search for belonging.
* Choir Boy: This play tells the story of a talented young boy who is struggling to reconcile his religious beliefs with his sexual orientation. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
* Head of Passes: This play, set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the power of community in the face of adversity.
* The American Crisis (v. 2.0): A reimagining of the classic work by Thomas Paine, this play explores themes of freedom, democracy, and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Screenwriting:
* Moonlight: McCraney adapted his play *In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue* into the screenplay for the film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
* The Inspection: McCraney wrote the screenplay for this film, which tells the story of a young Black man who enlists in the Marines in an attempt to escape his troubled past.
McCraney's work is characterized by its lyrical language, powerful characters, and insightful exploration of the human condition. He is one of the most important voices in contemporary American theatre and cinema.