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AMT ENTERTAINMENT
AMT has essentially two goals. One is to move a show onto Broadway - not because Broadway is the absolute definitive mark of excellence in theater, but because if you're a professional, you want to be at the top. You want to be in the World Series, the Super Bowl, to win an Academy Award. It gives you something to strive for and it pushes you to extraordinary lengths. So yes, we want to move a show onto Broadway, but we also want something perhaps even more significant. Our second goal is to make a difference in people's lives. We want to do new shows, to encourage innovative writers and directors and to do children's shows, which get young people involved at an early age. Another aim is to work with other professionals outside of the country, like our spectacular successes with acclaimed director Mauricio Cedeno and the amazing artists of Guadalajara, Mexico. We also want to feature cabaret because, well, it's just fun. AMT will serve as an inclusive theater to the people in our immediate area, to draw on their energy and solicit their opinions, because without our audience, we are nothing. So please come with us on this magical carpet ride and let's see where it takes us.
Tony Sportiello
Artistic Director
AMT Theater
Summer Intern position
🎭 Summer Internship Opportunity at AMT Theater
Looking to break into nonprofit theater, producing, or arts administration? AMT Theater is seeking a part-time Summer Intern (June–August 2026) to support fundraising, sponsorship outreach, festival planning, and new work development in the heart of NYC’s Off-Broadway scene.
Gain hands-on experience with donor relations, event production, marketing, and the upcoming New Work Development Festival & AMT International Film Festival. Perfect for students or emerging arts professionals passionate about theater and community-driven storytelling.
📍 In-person in New York City
🕒 Flexible 15–20 hrs/week
🎟 Direct exposure to producing and nonprofit development
Get the full job description and how to apply below.
Meet the Team
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Producer of AMT Theater
al tapper
Al Tapper wears many hats. Besides being Producer of AMT, he considers himself a renaissance man whose various careers as a Broadway composer, lyricist, playwright, humorist, baseball maven, leveraged buyout specialist and philanthropist have woven a rich tapestry of distinction and success. He recently won a prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting for his exuberant 2013 documentary Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy; this follows his acclaimed 2004 film “Broadway: The Golden Age”. He has written songs and lyrics for numerous musicals, including Sessions, An Evening at the Carlyle, From Where I Stand, National Pastime, All Aboard, The Paparazzi, David and more. He is co-author of two joke books — A Minister, a Priest, and a Rabbi and A Guy Goes into a Bar – and is a notable collector of baseball memorabilia. His musical National Pastime has played in Cooperstown and his latest documentary on the great hitter Ted Williams is available online.
Artistic Director
tony sportiello
Tony Sportiello is a playwright and producer whose work has been seen all over the country and all over the world. Along with Al Tapper he has written the book for the shows National Pastime, All Aboard, The Paparazzi and Upside Down. National Pastime has played in New York, Washington, Phoenix, Austin, Wilkes Barre, The Major League Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and Guadalajara, Mexico. His play Star Power has been performed in London, Tickets, Please! in Los Angeles and Crossed Wires in China. He produced the musical Sessions, which ran for 300 performances Off Broadway. The ultimate goal is to have a Broadway show but in the meantime he's looking to work with theater artists and colleagues to help make AMT the ultimate 'regional theater' for Hell's Kitchen, bringing original shows, children's theater, cabaret and more to the area.
Producing Director
tamara flannagan
Tamara Flannagan has performed many roles on and off stage. She received her BFA in Technical Theatre from Florida Atlantic University, where she spent her days building sets, and her nights acting. Her love of Shakespeare began here, performing Hermia and Miranda and later Amiens, Blanch, Lady Capulet and Lady M. She studied with Zoe Caldwell and moved to NY after being offered a full scholarship to study acting at the Circle In The Square Theatre Conservatory. She’s a founding member of The A-Train plays, which ushered in a movement of plays conceived and performed in 24 hours. Behind the curtain, Tamara has held a multitude of positions, both on and off Broadway. Some of her skills include light and set design, master electrician, set construction, set painting, stage management and production stage management, most notably in Oklahoma with the Tulsa Ballet. Outside the theater you might catch her work in the windows of FAO Schwarz, on a flagpole around Rockefeller Center, or in a gallery in the neighborhood. She is very excited to put all her skills to work as a part of the AMT family.
General Manager
Sharon osowski
Sharon is happy to be teaming up with Tony and Al once again. Their previous managing partnerships have included Algonquin Theatre Productions where she managed, along with her partner, Joan Pelzer, shows such as LOL and the musical, Sessions. Prior to that she co-founded Liquid Productions and produced several off-off Broadway shows such as RSVP, It’s A Girl Thing and The Lunch. She was also co-founder of the YOLO Theatre Company where she produced and performed in Trust, Age of Pie and An Evening of Georges Feydeau One-Acts. While living in Indiana, Sharon co-managed the Round Barn Theater in Nappanee, where she produced and performed in musical reviews featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichal and Cole Porter, a year round production of Plain and Fancy by Joseph Stein & Albert Hague and various children’s shows.
Deputy Creative Director
kelli maguire
Kelli has performed on Broadway, Off Broadway, regional theater, cabarets, cruise ships, on television and in films. She was in the musical version of It's A Wonderful Life with Brian Stokes Mitchell and David Hyde Pierce. She has worked with AMT several times in the past, originating the roles of Sunshine in Sessions, Mary in National Pastime and Betty in The Paparazzi. She loves teaching singing and acting to young children.
Executive Producer/Marketing Director
joan pelzer
Joan Pelzer has performed in many roles on and off stage, and on and off the airwaves. Joanie is Marketing Director, Producer and Board Member for AMT Theater, and Marketing Director for the Annual AMT International Film Festival. Joanie is a co-host, alongside Pete Dorton, of "AMT After Dark with Joanie and Pete" podcast. She was part of Algonquin Theater Productions, created by Tony Sportiello to take new works to the next level, and for 16 years she helped to produce and managed, along with partner, Sharon Osowski, off-broadway shows such as LOL and Sessions The Musical, and more. Prior to that they co-founded Liquid Productions and produced several off-off Broadway shows. Joanie has worked with the U.S. Embassy and American Voices to conduct marketing and production workshops and training for professional Moroccan theater troupes, producers, and students throughout Morocco, and in NYC. You may have heard her on AM970 The Answer radio station as Executive Producer and Co-Host of The Arthur Aidala Power Hour. She has appeared on Follow Me Friday with Joan + Priya, 21st Century Entrepreneur Radio with J.C. Maldonado, and was an on-air brand expert and presenter for ShopNBC and Home Shopping Network on behalf of the Royal Doulton China and Crystal Brand. Joan holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from Fordham University GBA, and a BA in Communications from State University of New York at Oswego. IG: @joanpelzernyc
Development Director
ZOË reeve
Zoë Reeve is a multi-disciplinary artist focusing on the body’s interpretation of history and health in relation to sites. She is influenced by her global south upbringing, learning and performing Korean traditional dance under master teacher Jeong Ju Mi, and dis-ease in her body. Her themes include heritage, women’s health and notions of belonging. Zoë is trained in ballet, physical theater, Korean Traditional dance, and museum exhibition design. She has a BA in Drama and an MA in Choreography. While completing her MA she choreographed/produced/performed in the critically acclaimed Outside & Beside Herself at the South African National Arts Festival based on the works of Virginia Woolf. Zoë has performed in South Africa, South Korea, England and the USA as a dancer and physical theater performer, she has also taught drama in all four countries. She is currently working on a dance film project, writing and illustrating a children’s book and developing a multi-disciplinary exhibition on women’s health. The AMT family has welcomed her with open arms and she is looking forward to continuing the great work they have done so far.
Youth Artistic Director
mary lauren
Mary Lauren is a passionate and multifaceted artist who loves to tell stories. She has been directing and educating artists for almost 20 years. She has had work seen Off-Broadway and regionally as a Director, Writer, Performer, Producer and Choreographer. She is a proud member of AEA, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. As artistic director of Heart String Theatrical she created the streaming live/filmed piece Loving You Always. Her cabarets have raised money for artists and for organizations including the NAACP and ACLU. She has written several new works including; My Shadow and Me (Cape May Stage) and Start With I Do (Chain One Act Festival) which is an audience choice award winner. She choreographed and was the lead dancer in the film, Dream of Spring which has been featured in festivals all over the world. She loves working with young artists and finds inspiration from their exuberance and stories. She has directed over 50 productions with young artists including original pieces and published works; Seussical, Annie, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast etc. Find out more about her on instagram at MaryLaurenW or on her website at marylaurenonline.com
Director of Film and Operations
PETE DORTON
Pete Dorton is an award-winning actor, producer, director and writer based in New York City, originally from Pitsburg, Ohio. With a dynamic career spanning stage, screen, and live events, Pete has brought stories to life both in front of and behind the camera. He recently produced the AMT International Film Festival in NYC and is working on the second festival in October, adding to a growing list of successful projects in film, theater, and event production. Up next Pete is directing the Off Broadway show Invisible Fish starring Kelli McGuire at AMT Theater. One of his first industry jobs was as a green room coordinator for Good Morning America in 2000 when they moved their studio to Times Square. Since then, he’s earned accolades as a performer and film producer, including a Best Actor award at the 2017 Chelsea Film Festival for his role in the short film Lou. His feature film In Fidelity, was released in November 2024, which he both co-starred in and executive produced, alongside an ensemble cast including Chris Parnell, Cara Buono, Dennis Haysbert, Willow Shields, and Illeana Douglas. He executive produced the 2023 drama Bobcat Moretti, starring Vivica A. Fox, which debuted to strong success hitting #1 on Starz for three consecutive weeks. Werewolf Game, a feature he executive produced, starring Tony Todd, Bai Ling, Lydia Hearst, and Robert Picardo, released in January 2025. Pete continues to champion independent film, with five shorts currently on the festival circuit, including his latest The Entertainer starring Lance Roberts and Tony award winner André De Shields. He is also founder of YOLO Theatre Company, a platform dedicated to bold, original storytelling.
U.S./Mexican Liaison Officer
LAURA IÑIGUEZ
Laura Iñiguez is a Mexican Musical Theatre performer in her natal city Guadalajara. She's been performing for over 15 years, interpreting characters such as Elphaba from "Wicked", Donna from "Mamma Mia!", and Sandy from "Grease". She had the opportunity to be a backup singer for international stars Jon Secada and María del Sol in the Michael Jackson tribute concert "Unity Latin Tribute". Laura has also worked as a producer, participating, among other projects, in bringing the first Off-Broadway musical to Mexico: "Sessions", which founded her relationship with AMT. Her international work doesn't stop with AMT, as she's also a contributing editor for BroadwawWorld in Mexico. You can follow her on IG @sirenaisabel.
Interim Director of New Work Development
OCEAN HARRIS
Harris, born in Westminster, UK, spent his early years in Sierra Leone before returning to England due to the civil war. Raised in South London, he attended Beth’s Grammar School for Boys in Kent and graduated from the University of Nottingham. Ocean began his acting career with a role in Agatha Raisin (Sky/Acorn TV), subsequently featuring in The Capture (BBC/NBC), Feather Christmas (2024), and short films like World Fiction (2024), Immaculate Deception (2023) and Prey (2021).
He studied Stanislavsky under Brigid Panet at RADA in 2023 before moving to New York in 2024. He has since had lead roles in plays by Actors Studio luminaries Lyle Kessler (A Golden City, TNC), Diane Davis (Erasing Time, The Chain) and Vincent Morano (A Thing With Feathers, AMT) as well as staged readings at the studio for lifetime members including Shareen Mitchell, Kathryn Grant, Kyle Mumford and Gino Dilorio. With experiences across three continents - Africa, Europe, and now North America - Ocean remains captivated by the narratives that weave different cultures together and is dedicated to discovering emerging voices in New York's theater scene.
Film Liaison
JACK FELDSTEIN
Jack Feldstein is an award-winning scriptwriter and neon animation filmmaker and director. His almost thirty neon animation films, including The Ecstasy of Gary Green, The Adventures of James Joyce and A Wondrous Film about Emma Brooks have screened worldwide from New York's Lincoln Center, NYC to Rotterdam International Film Festival to Sydney International Film Festival. His neon animation films about scriptwriting, The Fantastical World of Scriptwriting and The Psychology of Scriptwriting have also been internationally acclaimed. His neon animations inspired top New York Fashion designer Norma Kamali to create neon fashion and together Feldstein and Kamali created 3D fashion films for NY Fashion Week. As a scriptwriter, his scripts A House Like Any Other and Three Months with Pook have won prizes in Australia and Britain. Falling in Love with Mr Dellamort, the musical he wrote was recorded as a podcast by top Broadway stars. Originally from Australia, he now lives in New York City.
For more information please see his website at JackFeldstein.com or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Feldstein