Samara Harris
Literary Agent at Michael Moore Agency- Claim this Profile
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Stephanie Walker
From the moment Samara said, "I want to represent you," I knew I was no longer alone. Being a playwright can be a very lonely endeavor, but from day one Samara was not only my biggest champion, but my partner. She's wonderful at negotiating tricky contracts, she is someone who answers the phone, she shows up for her clients- at productions, readings, conferences. She's committed to making lasting relationships with Artistic Directors on behalf of her clients. She's fiercely passionate about the clients she reps and she shows it by pounding the pavement for us. At the National New Playwrights Conference when my play was a part of Showcase, I overheard an Artistic Director tell her, "I love working with you, Samara, because you actually answer the phone. You have no idea how many agents don't respond to queries on behalf of their clients." I was shocked to hear this and so relieved to know that my agent was one of the good ones. Of course, I already knew that. So, yes, she answers the phone. She responds to emails. But more than that, she's committed to getting our plays out there in the world. She champions her writers. On those days when it all feels pointless, she is there to encourage us to keep writing. She is someone that producers, ADs, directors, literary managers love to talk to. She's a true lover of theatre. She's passionate and hardworking. She thinks outside the box. She's a collaborator. Samara Harris is the advocate I always dreamed of having, but wasn't sure existed. I'm grateful every single day for our partnership.
Stephanie Walker
From the moment Samara said, "I want to represent you," I knew I was no longer alone. Being a playwright can be a very lonely endeavor, but from day one Samara was not only my biggest champion, but my partner. She's wonderful at negotiating tricky contracts, she is someone who answers the phone, she shows up for her clients- at productions, readings, conferences. She's committed to making lasting relationships with Artistic Directors on behalf of her clients. She's fiercely passionate about the clients she reps and she shows it by pounding the pavement for us. At the National New Playwrights Conference when my play was a part of Showcase, I overheard an Artistic Director tell her, "I love working with you, Samara, because you actually answer the phone. You have no idea how many agents don't respond to queries on behalf of their clients." I was shocked to hear this and so relieved to know that my agent was one of the good ones. Of course, I already knew that. So, yes, she answers the phone. She responds to emails. But more than that, she's committed to getting our plays out there in the world. She champions her writers. On those days when it all feels pointless, she is there to encourage us to keep writing. She is someone that producers, ADs, directors, literary managers love to talk to. She's a true lover of theatre. She's passionate and hardworking. She thinks outside the box. She's a collaborator. Samara Harris is the advocate I always dreamed of having, but wasn't sure existed. I'm grateful every single day for our partnership.
Stephanie Walker
From the moment Samara said, "I want to represent you," I knew I was no longer alone. Being a playwright can be a very lonely endeavor, but from day one Samara was not only my biggest champion, but my partner. She's wonderful at negotiating tricky contracts, she is someone who answers the phone, she shows up for her clients- at productions, readings, conferences. She's committed to making lasting relationships with Artistic Directors on behalf of her clients. She's fiercely passionate about the clients she reps and she shows it by pounding the pavement for us. At the National New Playwrights Conference when my play was a part of Showcase, I overheard an Artistic Director tell her, "I love working with you, Samara, because you actually answer the phone. You have no idea how many agents don't respond to queries on behalf of their clients." I was shocked to hear this and so relieved to know that my agent was one of the good ones. Of course, I already knew that. So, yes, she answers the phone. She responds to emails. But more than that, she's committed to getting our plays out there in the world. She champions her writers. On those days when it all feels pointless, she is there to encourage us to keep writing. She is someone that producers, ADs, directors, literary managers love to talk to. She's a true lover of theatre. She's passionate and hardworking. She thinks outside the box. She's a collaborator. Samara Harris is the advocate I always dreamed of having, but wasn't sure existed. I'm grateful every single day for our partnership.
Stephanie Walker
From the moment Samara said, "I want to represent you," I knew I was no longer alone. Being a playwright can be a very lonely endeavor, but from day one Samara was not only my biggest champion, but my partner. She's wonderful at negotiating tricky contracts, she is someone who answers the phone, she shows up for her clients- at productions, readings, conferences. She's committed to making lasting relationships with Artistic Directors on behalf of her clients. She's fiercely passionate about the clients she reps and she shows it by pounding the pavement for us. At the National New Playwrights Conference when my play was a part of Showcase, I overheard an Artistic Director tell her, "I love working with you, Samara, because you actually answer the phone. You have no idea how many agents don't respond to queries on behalf of their clients." I was shocked to hear this and so relieved to know that my agent was one of the good ones. Of course, I already knew that. So, yes, she answers the phone. She responds to emails. But more than that, she's committed to getting our plays out there in the world. She champions her writers. On those days when it all feels pointless, she is there to encourage us to keep writing. She is someone that producers, ADs, directors, literary managers love to talk to. She's a true lover of theatre. She's passionate and hardworking. She thinks outside the box. She's a collaborator. Samara Harris is the advocate I always dreamed of having, but wasn't sure existed. I'm grateful every single day for our partnership.
Experience
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Michael Moore Agency
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Literary Agent
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Mar 2021 - Present
Experienced, goal-driven theatrical professional with comprehensive experience in dramaturgy, literary representation, and advocacy, and supervision of staff and interns. Exceptional at building and maintaining fruitful relationships that lead to creative and financial success. Highly skilled at working with playwrights to move into film and television writing. Expertise in sourcing collaborative opportunities, marketing strategies, and production goals. Literary agent with over 10 years of advocating for clients, maintaining relationships and negotiating contracts and theatrical success. Expertise: Team Player Innovative Thinker Advocating for fair and inclusive contracts Strong verbal and written communication Working with theatres to create and implement theatrical events Experienced reader skilled in script analysis and dramaturgy Show less
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Robert A. Freedman Dramatic Agency, Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment
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Theatrical, Film/TV Literary Agent
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2020
Client Awards and Recognition Selected for the Eugene O’Neill Theatre National Playwrights Conference, Kennedy Center Fellows, TCG Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award Kilroys Listers, Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, New Dramatist member, Primus Prize, Lorraine Hansberry Award, Outer Critics Circle nominee, Princess Grace finalists, Heideman Award finalists, Cave Canem Fellow, EST/The Sloan Foundation recipient, O’Neill finalists, New Dramatists member Published by Concord Theatricals/Samuel French, Dramatists Play Service, Dramatic Publishing, Broadway Publishing, Bloomsbury Press Show less
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MorningStar Productions, LLC
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New York, New York, United States
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Founder/Operating Manager/Producer/Actress
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Jan 2003 - Mar 2005
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Education
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Ithaca College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting -
The Calhoun School
High School Diploma