Lil DeRitter

Lil DeRitter has a diverse work experience in various roles within the entertainment industry. They started their career as an intern at TalentWorks, where they gained experience in scheduling, organizing, and liaising on two busy desks at a talent agency. They also handled tasks such as pitching clients, compiling submissions, script coverage, and attending showcases.

Following this, Lil worked as a director and writer for Kinky Shakespeare Productions, where they directed and co-wrote the metatheatrical tragic comedy "Bad Hamlet." They utilized influences from Shakespeare to Stoppard to Die Hard to tell the story of the battle to find and save the real Hamlet in a world with three authoritative Hamlet texts.

Lil then joined Carnegie Mellon University as a director for the BFA thesis production "A Number." They were responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of the play.

They also worked as a dramaturg and director for Apoloniad Productions, providing research and analytical support for the production of Euripides' plays. They prepared informational materials for the creative team and cast and helped contextualize the plays for the public.

In addition to these roles, Lil worked as a story analyst for Netflix's Feature Film division, providing detailed literary coverage with a focus on intersectionality and adaptability. They also worked as a game writer for Pixelberry Studios, contributing to innovative storytelling and narrative design in interactive novels and mobile games.

Lil was part of the writing team for Parcast, where they helped transition the highly successful podcast "Haunted Places" to a weekly format. They also wrote the first 30 episodes of the horror spinoff "Urban Legends" for a special event.

Overall, Lil DeRitter's work experience showcases their passion and expertise in writing, directing, and creative storytelling in various mediums such as theater, podcasts, and games.

Lil DeRitter attended Carnegie Mellon University from 2007 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Their primary focus of study was Drama, with a specialization in Directing. In addition, Lil pursued minors in English and Creative Writing during their time at the university.