We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jodi Levitan. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with jodi below.
Hi Jodi, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
When was 8 years old, my mother took me to the circus. What I remember most about that expierence was watching a female clown ride by us on an elephant. I thought, “that’s a cool job.” That’s when I knew, that’s when I felt it in my heart, the kind of life I wanted. Years later, I didn’t ride the elephant, but I did become \a clown with the Big Apple Circus’ Clown Care Unit. I’ve been lucky enough to work in the arts as a mime, clown, juggler, face painter, ballon folder, and all forms of novelty performance. Writing mime and clown routines put me on the path to write screenplays. And, just as I had hoped, it is a cool job.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m a screenwriter for my job, and family centered in mypersonal life. Both of these things are important to me, with my family in the lead. All my screenplays are multi-generation character driven stories with strong female portagonists. I’m happy and proud to say everyone of my of my screenplays is an award winner in major screenplay competitions. And my husband and my sons rock the planet, in my book!
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
It is imperitive that public schools champion the arts, including fine arts, theater, music and writing. So many creatives souls are lost by making acedemics the focus. They both have thier place in our kids lives. Community theater, drama camp, art programs that expose all generations to alternative arts programs willl speak to, and inspire all who have the opportunity to join in.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Living outside the box.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jodilevitan.com