PLAYWRIGHT
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PLAYWRIGHT *
ANTERIOR LEVRETT
Anterior Leverett (Playwright) is an actor, writer, and sketch artist based out of Atlanta. Hailing from Savannah, GA, she received her B.A. in Theatre and Performance Studies from Kennesaw State University in 2015.
During her studies, Anterior was fortunate to develop her craft as a performer (Ruined, In the Red and Brown Water), director (In the Blood, 365 Days 365 Plays, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992), and writer (A Work of Art, Hearts on the Sidewalk, Eyes on the Street). After receiving her degree, she began working as a performer and writer for the Atlanta History Center. She continued to hone her writing as a member of the 2018/2019 Horizon Theatre AppCo (Sinking Further, Paula’s Playground, I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer).
She’s now a writer and performer for Black AF Comedy in Atlanta. She is a Working Title Playwright Rosalind Ayers-Williams Scholarship Recipient, a member of the 2023/2024 Alliance Theatre Lead Reiser Artist, and a 2024 SheATL Finalist. Her play Yanni Stone & the Honeypot Trap was selected for the 2022/2023 Synchronicity Theatre Stripped Bare New Play Incubator Project, a Hush Harbor Lab Workshop Development, and a National Black Theatre Micro Development Lab.
DIRECTOR
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DIRECTOR *
Damian Lockhart (Director, He/Him) is an Atlanta-based theatre director and actor originally from Buena Vista, GA. His journey in theatre began at the age of 10, when he attended summer classes at the Springer Opera House. As a student at the Springer Theatre Academy, he performed alongside professional actors and, in 2011, was honored with the Springer Legacy Award. He is also a recipient of the Ledger-Enquirer’s Page One Award for Drama.
Damian earned his B.A. in Theatre and Performance Studies, with a minor in African and African Diaspora Studies. Over the past decade, he has built a diverse career as a freelance director and actor, working across regional theatre, TV/film, sketch comedy, and museum theatre.
As a director, he has collaborated with respected institutions such as Actor’s Express, Alliance Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Out Front Theatre, bringing compelling and socially relevant stories to the stage.
As an actor, Damian has performed in productions at Actor’s Express and Warehouse Theatre, and his on-screen work includes roles on major networks such as FX, Apple TV+, Peacock, BET+, and AMC.
DAMIAN LOCKHART
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AMER-MARIE
WOODS
AMER-MARIE WOODS (she/her) is a fearless storyteller—both in front of and behind the camera. As an actress, producer, and filmmaker, she is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through bold, thought-provoking narratives.
An Atlanta-based artist, Amer-Marie began her acting career in TV and film before expanding into theatre, bringing depth and authenticity to every role. On stage, she has appeared in Yoni Stone and the Honeypot Trap (SheATL, 7 Stages Theatre) and Cry It Out (Stage Door Theatre). She currently trains in movement, devising, and Suzuki with Vernal & Sere Theater and is part of the New Play Development Directing and Producing Intensive with Working Title Playwrights.
Beyond acting, Amer-Marie discovered the power she held behind the lens. Wearing multiple hats as a Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Director, Location Manager, and Unit Production Manager, she developed a sharp eye for storytelling. Her acumen for filmmaking led her to produce By The Lake, a raw drama on addiction, and Her Pretty Vagina, a dark comedy exploring women’s silent health battles. She also produced Both Eyes Open, a psychological thriller following a woman’s journey to reclaim herself after surviving domestic violence.
