Amy Levinson

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT AMY LEVINSON

ON A PERSONAL NOTEWith twenty years of experience in professional theater, I have helped build anddefine the artistic mission of the award-winning Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.Working with the world’s finest writers, directors, designers and actors on morethan 120 stage productions, I have earned a reputation for keen text analysis,thoughtful and integrated collaboration, and a tireless pursuit of new scripts andwriters. In two decades I have built incredibly strong relationships with agents,producers and other sources seeking new material. Most importantly, I have mademyself indispensible to many of the finest writers and directors working today byexercising honed dramaturgical skills, giving me the privilege of being a trustedartistic partner where script development and new productions are concerned.KEY SKILLSSCRIPT ANALYSIS – Dramaturgical analysis of scripts, collaborating with writers on script development and serving as a sounding board for new ideas.WRITER COLLABORATION – A clear, concise and constructive approach to working with writers that inspires and encourages delivery of their best work.ACCESS TO NEW MATERIAL – Long-held relationships with leading literary agents providing for the most direct pipeline to new work by established writers as well as early introductions to emerging writers.WRITING – Crafting and developing strong narratives including articles for publication that serve to contextualize new work for audiences.MANAGEMENT/MENTORING– Excellent management style based in the idea of hiring the brightest and best, laying out parameters, and then giving them the freedom to flourish in their work.