About Us


The agents at SW ARTISTS have diverse backgrounds.  Read about where we've been and the unique skills and passion we bring to our brand of talent representation.
I am the second of three generations of my family in the theatrical business. I have worked for over 30 years as a professional actress, director, manager and agent.
My background as a working professional in theatre, television, radio and film has given me a unique perspective as an agent. My experience in these genres has allowed me to have an intimate working knowledge of the profession.

My goal is to continue managing a successful theatrical agency. My plan is to keep my agency small with an excellent pool of actors who are in demand not only for their talent but for their professionalism and humor.
I am the second of three generations of my family in the theatrical business. I have worked for over 30 years as a professional actress, director, manager and agent.
My background as a working professional in theatre, television, radio and film has given me a unique perspective as an agent. My experience in these genres has allowed me to have an intimate working knowledge of the profession.

My goal is to continue managing a successful theatrical agency. My plan is to keep my agency small with an excellent pool of actors who are in demand not only for their talent but for their professionalism and humor.



SUE WINIK, Owner and Agent

Her more than 35 years in the theatrical profession has given Sue Winik a unique perspective in dealing with her clients.  She is the second of three generations of a theatrical family and worked professionally from the time she was 10.  Her educational credits include degrees from Syracuse, Rutgers and a certificate in Arts Management from NYU.

She has studied with such teachers as Vivian Matalon, Nicholas Martin and Mike Nichols among others. She has taught and given seminars on acting in places as varied as Jackson, Mississippi and Fairbanks, Alaska. Sue admits to having a soft spot for comedic actors with improv training and experience. Her commitment to talented, well-trained professionals who appreciate the joy of the work is what she feels has brought success to SW ARTISTS.





MARGARET EMORY, Agent

A native New Yorker, Margaret Emory has worked in entertainment management for over 25 years. Former legit agent at Dulcina Eisen Associates & Coleman-Rosenberg talent agencies. Past adjunct professor at Marymount College where she taught a "Business of Acting" course, 5 years.
Creator/writer "Ask an Agent" column in Back Stage. Author of "Ask an Agent," a guidebook for actors. Graduate of Princeton University, the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Headed, directed and performed in a national Shakespearean company. Member of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). Song lyricist, tennis enthusiast.
A native New Yorker, Margaret Emory has worked in entertainment management for over 25 years. Former legit agent at Dulcina Eisen Associates & Coleman-Rosenberg talent agencies. Past adjunct professor at Marymount College where she taught a "Business of Acting" course, 5 years.

Creator/writer "Ask an Agent" column for Back Stage. Author of "Ask an Agent," a guidebook for actors - second edition available at amazon.com). Graduate of Princeton University, the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Headed, directed and performed in a national Shakespearean company. Member of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). Song lyricist, tennis enthusiast.



VALERIE ADAMI, Agent/Youth Department

A native of NYC, Ms. Adami has worked in every area of show business including opera and musical theatre. She has done voice-overs and industrial narration as well as dayplayers on NYC Soap Operas. For over twenty-five years she was the Director of the Weist-Barron Film & TV School, guiding actors, planning courses and directing showcase programs. 

As an independent Casting Director she specialized in Commercial and Industrial projects. She was an original member of the Industry performers group "LABORS OF LOVE" that produced a yearly fundraiser benefiting Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. She takes her informational course "Getting The Biz'ness" to colleges. Valerie joins SW ARTISTS to develop their youth department where she looks forward to helping young talent successfully pursue their goals.





DOROTHY BITETTO, Administrative Assistant

A native New Yorker, Margaret Emory has worked in entertainment management for over 25 years. Former legit agent at Dulcina Eisen Associates & Coleman-Rosenberg talent agencies. Past adjunct professor at Marymount College where she taught a "Business of Acting" course, 5 years.
Creator/writer "Ask an Agent" column in Back Stage. Author of "Ask an Agent," a guidebook for actors. Graduate of Princeton University, the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Headed, directed and performed in a national Shakespearean company. Member of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). Song lyricist, tennis enthusiast.
Dorothy Bitetto joins SW ARTISTS after a career in television production. While at WNET/Thirteen's Great Performances Theater in America and Dance in America she worked with such artists as George Balanchine and the NYC Ballet, Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, Blythe Danner, Edward Hermann and others.

At Viacom (MTV Networks) she assisted in the launch of Nick at Nite, TV Land, and Nick UK. Dorothy continues as a Post-Production Format Producer. When Dorothy is not working in television, she enjoys scenic design and painting for the stage, having studied at the New School University, Lester Polakov Studio & Forum of Stage Design. She is on the board of a dance company called, "10 Hairy Legs."