Amy
Holson-
Schwartz

Award-winning playwright, theatre producer, and writer.

Amy Holson-Schwartz

About

Amy is a playwright and producer. Her plays have been performed on 42nd Street, across multiple US states, and in three countries. As a producer, her work has been staged in Edinburgh, London, and New York, and she has led several national UK tours.
She holds an MA from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a BA from The New School. She is currently completing her debut novel, First Impressions (and Other Disasters). She lives in New York with her two daughters, who would like you to know their mom is the best writer in the world.

Selected Work

Play

Can I Really Date a Guy Who Wears A Yarmulke?

A romantic comedy exploring Jewish American identity. Winner of the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival Producers Award. Performed on 42nd Street, across multiple US states, and in three countries.

Novel

First Impressions (and Other Disasters)

A YA reimagining of Pride and Prejudice set at the turn of the millennium. For teenagers coming to terms with adulthood at a time of change, and their mothers, who lived it the first time. Awaiting publication.

Selected Credits

Producer Peaceful Lion Productions, London
Associate Producer Holson / Firenze Productions, NYC
Artistic Director J-Fest, NYC
Co-Founder & Executive Director Festival Arts, NYC

Get in Touch

amy.holsonschwartz@gmail.com