Amanda Watkins- EVP of Production and Development, The Araca Group (Wicked, Lend Me A Tenor, Rock of Ages)

Learn about the development of new shows in this new seminar event with Amanda Watkins, EVP of Production and Development for The Araca Group (Wicked, Rock of Ages, Urinetown, A View from the Bridge, Lend Me a Tenor).

In this event, you'll learn: 1) How Araca selects pieces to develop 2) What is the development process/what companies like Araca can do for new works 3) Advice for those developing new works 4) Advice for those looking to transition to other roles in the commercial theatre industry

Amanda Watkins serves as EVP of Production and Development at The Araca Group, a production company in New York City. She has worked with dozens of writers, composers, and directors developing new work and served as the Executive Producer for the 2010 revival of Lend Me A Tenor, directed by Stanley Tucci. Before working at Araca, Amanda enjoyed a 15 year career as an actress, performing on Broadway and across the country. In 2004, she was awarded a certificate of excellence for her work in the theatre by the state of Georgia's House of Representatives. Amanda serves on the Board of the Colt Coeur Theatre Company, is on the advisory committee for The Broadway Dreams Foundation, and is an Associate Member of The Broadway League. She has a BFA from Florida State University and MA from NYU.