About Me
Hi! My name is Emma, and I grew up in Westerville, Ohio, about half an hour north of Columbus. I've been singing and making music for as long as I can remember, so when it was time to choose a career, this felt natural!
I'm currently finishing my senior year at NYU, where I've been studying Vocal Performance with a Concentration in Musical Theatre. In college, I've performed at various cabaret events around NYC, the Unplugged Ensemble, and in a few productions.
I've always been a huge people person and love meeting new faces! I pride myself on being able to be friends with anyone. I value compassion, humanity, and a willingness to have fun. I'm a very empathetic person who feels deeply about everything, which means I put 100% into all I do.
Living in New York City is one of my favorite things in the world. From all the incredible food and countless dogs, to the atmosphere of creativity, there's not a single thing I dislike.
When I'm not performing, I enjoy reading, spending time with my friends and family, people and dog-watching, visiting museums, and trying new foods! I always have a craft project going. From coloring to making paper stars to diamond painting, there isn't a craft I don't love. Recently, I've been trying to learn how to crochet! (Don’t ask me how that’s going. It’s a sore subject.)
Height: 5'6
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Auburn
Location: New York, NY
Theatre
Little Women - Jo March
West 4th Stage Company, dir. Kate Semmens
*Denotes Performed in Role
Jesus Christ Superstar - Mary Magdalene
New York University, dir. Taylor Haven Holt
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Olive*/Marcy* Cover
New York University, dir. Errik Hood
Beautiful - Ensemble, Carole/Marilyn Cover*
Short North Stage, dir. Dionysia Williams-Velazco
Carrie - Ensemble, Carrie Cover*
Short North Stage, dir. Edward Carrignan
Crazy for You - Polly Baker
Westerville Civic Theatre
Band Geeks - Laura Kirk
Ohio Musical Theatre Institute
Freaky Friday - Katherine Blake
Westerville South High School
Catch Me If You Can - Brenda Strong
Westerville South High School
First Date - Casey Clark
Westerville South High School
Carrie - Rachel, Ensemble
All-Ohio Thespian Festival
The Sound of Music - Ensemble, Maria/Liesl Cover
Westerville Civic Theatre
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Voice 5
Westerville South High School
Scrooged - Fezziwig Dancer, Ruffian #1
Columbus Children's Theatre
Cabaret/Concert Performances
Alan Menken Tribute
NYU Broadway Orchestra, dir. Ted Sperling
Mystery? Murder? Mother’s Day? … and More! - Featured Soloist
Green Room 42, dir. Aidan Wells
A Short n' Sweet Cabaret - Featured Soloist
Green Room 42, dir. Sophia Nardone and Saara Sastry
We've Got Magic To Do: A Stephen Schwartz Revue - Featured Soloist
West 4th Stage Company, dir. Lauren Riddle
Secondary Characters Take Center Stage - Featured Soloist
West 4th Stage Company, dir. Clare Martin
Education
New York University - Steinhardt Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (Musical Theatre)
Voice: David Baldwin, Keyona Willis, Jamon Maple, Rona Siddiqui
Acting: Benji Goldsmith, Ben Caplan, Lee Summers, Taylor Haven Holt, Brian McManamon, Matthew Wolfe
Dance: Maximilien Baud (Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre), Germaine Salsberg (Tap), Cindy Straub, Anna Elliott (Rockette - Private Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary)
Special Skills
10 years violin, Standard British dialect, Standard Southern dialect, stage management, house management, sight reading, rollerblading, ice skating, driver’s license, The Worm, mouth trumpet