Michael Moore Agency Hires Two Former A3 Lit Agents & Ex Paramount Theatre Exec

Denise Petski
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Moore Agency today announced the hire of Ben Izzo and Lucy Powis, both former A3 Artists Agency theatrical literary agents, along with Rose Quealy, former Vice President of Productions for the Paramount Theatre, in Aurora, Illinois.

The addition of Izzo, Powis and Quealy expands MMA’s client roster of award-winning writers, composers, directors, choreographers, and designers at the New York City-based theatrical literary and creatives agency.

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Most recently, Izzo worked at A3 Artists Agency as a Literary Agent specializing in the representation of playwrights, directors, composers, and theatrical designers. He previously held positions at Roundabout Theatre Company and New York Theatre Workshop and served as an associate producer for the inaugural season of Fulcrum Theatre Company in New York City.

Powis worked at A3 Artists Agency, where she represented writers, directors, designers, composers, choreographers, and more. Before that, she held positions in the artistic/literary departments at Roundabout Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Quealy most recently served as Vice President of Productions for Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, where she developed productions for Paramount’s “Broadway Series” into the largest subscription series in the United States. Previously, she was a stage manager for venerable Chicago institutions, including Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Congo Square Theatre Company, among others.

“Michael Moore Agency is thrilled to announce the addition of Ben Izzo, Lucy Powis and Rose Quealy to our team, and we welcome their talented and award-winning clients,” said Michael Moore, Founder and Agent, MMA. “The addition of Ben, Lucy and Rose enhances MMA’s ability as a boutique agency to provide premier representation to its clients and buyers globally.”

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