Suzan Averitt was chosen for use of an NEA Grant for her theatrical interpretation of religious street literature. She is a member of Directors Lab West and PlayGround Pool Writers 2024. Directing highlights include her stage adaptations for legendary Los Angeles landmark Al’s Bar and Rbitrary, a mash-up of dance/text monologues and dialogues performed in reverse round. She also originated Acting For Animation, which she taught in all the major LA animation studios. Acting accomplishments include solo shows at HFF and EdgeFest, and appearances in film, TV and LA theatre. She was featured in dance ensembles in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Favorite roles include portraying a battling chicken encased in an acrylic Jell-o-filled cage and museum video installations by Paul McCarthy...
Suzan Averitt was chosen for use of an NEA Grant for her theatrical interpretation of religious street literature. She is a member of Directors Lab West and PlayGround Pool Writers 2024. Directing highlights include her stage adaptations for legendary Los Angeles landmark Al’s Bar and Rbitrary, a mash-up of dance/text monologues and dialogues performed in reverse round. She also originated Acting For Animation, which she taught in all the major LA animation studios. Acting accomplishments include solo shows at HFF and EdgeFest, and appearances in film, TV and LA theatre. She was featured in dance ensembles in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Favorite roles include portraying a battling chicken encased in an acrylic Jell-o-filled cage and museum video installations by Paul McCarthy and Mike Kelley, including most recently appearing opposite actor James Franco. She was managing editor and art director of satirical site Celebrity Porn Names. She has written/directed several short scripts/films and currently has a feature horror film script winning top honors on the festival circuit. Favorite writing instructors include: Syd Field, Jean-Claude van Itallie, Brett Paesel, Chris Wells, Jeffrey Sweet and Kevin McDonald (KITH). Theatrical training includes extensive study at Strasbergs-LA, Spolin Improv and Suzuki-Viewpoints, as well as physically realized dreamwork based on Sandra Seacat's explorations.