Uncertain Egg-Town

Suzan Averitt was one of eight Los Angeles artists chosen for use of an NEA Grant for her theatrical interpretation of religious street literature. She is a member of Directors Lab West. 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 wrote and directed Blurred Lines Dolphin Style, a parody music video and created (during Covid lockdown) her award-winning mobile phone-filmed 5 Impressions of Marilyn Monroe in the Bathroom. She is co-author of a TV pilot (co-written with strangevista partner Jeff Peters), Monkey InthE Middle, and has several other scripts in the festival circuit. Writing instructors include: Jean-Claude van Itallie, Chris Wells, Aretha Sills and Jeffrey Sweet. Theatrical training includes extensive study at Strasbergs-LA, Spolin Improv and Suzuki-Viewpoints, as well as dreamwork based on Sandra Seacat’s explorations.