Sara Koviak Official Website

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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).

Every theatregoer has a little list: Dame Julie singing "I could have danced all night" at the Mark Hellinger Theatre; Dame Angela as Mrs. Lovett; Suzanne Farrell in Diamonds; John Raitt as Billy Bigelow; Jennifer Holliday telling us she is not going. From start to finish, Sara Koviak's performance as Stacy joins this list of uniquely unforgettable original portrayals.

Your Name Means Dream

Review for Theater J in Washington DC, March 2025

The Hours Are Feminine

(Off-Broadway)

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

INTAR Theater

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Koviak and Martinez convey a genuine

bond ... Koviak's unrelenting warmth, tempered with gentle humor,

melts icy resistance.
-Theatermania

1/18

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).

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.

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.