SARA KOVIAK
Master Reel (2024) Edited by Karl Maier
Greetings! I am delighted to share my artistic passions and pursuits with you.
I am an actor, dancer living in NYC; originating acting roles in world premiere plays and award winning films, and dance roles in music videos and world premiere operas at The Metropolitan Opera for audiences of 4,000 and millions of Live HD Broadcast viewers all over the world.
Director, producer, and choreographer for theatre and film, including four short films by my production company, Lively Lady Studios. I also teach master class workshops at top universities and organizations... I love sailing, wintertime ocean swimming, and my minidoodle, Vesuvio (one part Hamlet, two parts Roman gladiator).
The Hours Are Feminine
(Off-Broadway )
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Koviak, who reminds one of
[Oscar winner] Gloria Grahame,
enlivens each of her scenes with her breezy manner ... sassy, wisecracking ...
- Lighting and Sound America
Rivera elicits lovely performances from
his cast, especially
[Sara Koviak and Maribel Martinez].
-The New York Times
Role of Mirella in this
World Premiere
at
INTAR Theater
More Photos from Hours
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Koviak and Martinez convey a genuine
bond ... Koviak's unrelenting warmth, tempered with gentle humor,
melts icy resistance.
-Theatermania
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Your Name Means Dream
(World Premiere)
Role of Stacy in this two-hander premiering at the Contemporary American Theater Festival,
the role written for her by José Rivera.
The show was an astounding success -
rave reviews and sold out audiences!
Future productions in upcoming 2024/25 season.
Lively Lady Studios
has produced
"REVERIE (A DREAM)"
"THE CIVET"
"THE FALL OF A SPARROW"
"IX"(post-production)
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Reverie (a Dream)
Dance Film
Solo Performer/Choreographer
Director: Peter Perenyi
Produced by Perenyi Productions and Lively Lady Studios
NOMINATION: Best Actress, Best Short, Best Musical
WINNER: Best Dance, Best Music Video,
Best Musical Dance, Best Experimental
Screening highlights include the renowned NY CineFest at the new LOOK Cinemas, Nyack International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Awards, North Hollywood CineFest, Golden Door, and the prestigious Montecatini International Short Film Festival (founded in 1926).
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A Possession
Horror Film
Role of Elle
Director: Josh Kellerman
Columbia MFA Thesis film
In current festival circuit- multiple screenings in NYC and LA including New York CineFest, Blackbird, NYC Horror, HP Lovecraft, Flickers RI, and the prestigious Screamfest LA.
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The Civet
Comedy Film
Solo Performance "Girl Captain Ahab"
Writer/Director: José Rivera
Produced by Paperain Productions and Lively Lady Studios
NOMINATION: Best Actress, Best Comedy Short
WINNER: Best Short, Best Covid Film,
NY Filmmaker Award, Strength in Cinema
Premiered in NYC at the famed Regal Cinemas in Times Square with Katra Film Festival, as an award winner. Screened at Mass Independent Film Fest as award winner; four separate times in NYC including NY CineFest with multiple nominations, Chain Film Fest as an award winner, Big Apple, and DUMBO Film Fest semi-finalist.
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The Fall of a Sparrow
Drama Film
Lead role of Lily
Writer/Director José Rivera
Produced by Paperain Productions and Lively Lady Studios
NOMINATION: Best Actress, Best Short, Best Drama
WINNER: Best Director/ Best Writer
Screening highlights included a premiere in NYC at the illustrious AMC Theatre on 42nd Street, with Katra Film Festival. Screened at many more venues in NYC and all around the globe including Garden State, Official Latino, Sacramento International, Golden Door, and Big Apple.
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Flying
By Steve Conte
Music Video
Director: Peter Perenyi
Filmed for the solo album of famed guitarist Steve Conte of the New York Dolls - dancing my heart out as 'the girl in the music video'. Received over 200,000 views of YouTube in first week.
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The Ghost Light
Musical film
Choreographer
Writer/Director: Nick Burchard
NOMINATION: Best Musical, Best Director,
Best Musical/Dance
WINNER: Best Musical/Dance
In current festival ciruict - screening highlights include NY CineFest as an award winner; NOHO CineFest, Filmquest, and the notable Smodcastle as nominees.
Newly published play by José Rivera-
Lovesong (Imperfect)
More Photos from Lovesong
Lovesong Photos by Kazuhiro Imafuku
STREAMING:
Sonnets For An Old Century
presented by
McCarter Theatre and
Paula Vogel's Bard At The Gate
Available online thru McCarter
Short Teaser Reel
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THEATRE:
"Lizzy"
Signature Theatre - Theatre For One
Directed by Rudy Ramirez, 7 minute solo play
"Your Name Means Dream"
Goodman Theatre - New Stages Festival
Directed By Audrey Francis, Starred alongside Amy Morton
"Your Name Means Dream"
New York Theatre Workshop
Inaugural Reading Series
"Sonnets for An Old Century"
McCarter Theatre and Paula Vogel's Bard At The Gate
Directed by José Rivera
"New Short Play Series"
Red Bull Theater
Directed by Timothy Douglas and Margot Bordelon
"Lovesong (Imperfect)"
The Actors Studio
Directed by José Rivera
"Your Name Means Dream"
Contemporary American Theatre Festival
Workshop
"Your Name Means Dream"
Sundance Theatre Lab
Directed by José Rivera
"Your Name Means Dream"
The Actors Studio
Directed by José Rivera
"Sonnets For An Old Century"
The Players
Resident Acting Company
"The Hours Are Feminine"
The Actors Studio
Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon
Fantastic cast including Chazz Palminteri
"The Silencer"
New York Theatre Festival
- photos featured at right -
Played six different wacky characters
Nominated for Best Play and Best Director
