Emma D.
Emde
AEA Stage Manager/Designer
Dancer/Singer/Actor
About Me
Emma is a Stage Manager currently based in Norfolk, Virginia. She has had the opportunity to be completely immersed in the arts from a very young age. Growing up in a dance studio she was not only able to learn dance but costuming, management, lighting, scenic, and sound. This love for the arts led her to dance team, marching band, and show choir where she often held positions such as Drum Major and Dance Captain. Finally leading her to pursue a career in Stage Management in her undergrad.
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Since graduating college, Emma has found a love for being an Assistant Stage Manager. She is dedicated to providing for everyone in the space, be it ice packs on a hot day or crawling across the floor in a blackout to switch the low lying fogger hose. She has found there is no greater satisfaction than a show running smoothly and with positive atmosphere.
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Emma is a proud member of the Actors' Equity Association.
Work Experience
Summer 2023
Is working as the Rep AEA Assistant Stage Manager for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival in Center Valley, PA
2022-2023
Worked as the Assistant Stage Manager for the Virginia Stage Company in Norfolk, VA
Summer 2022
Worked as the Assistant Production Manager for the Hangar Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY
Summer 2021
Worked as the Properties Administrative Assistant at the Santa Fe Opera in Santa Fe, NM
Summer 2019
Worked as the Scenic Intern at the New London Barn Playhouse in New London, NH
2018 - 2022
Worked on call for the Merryman Theater of Performing Arts in Kearney, NE
2018 - 2019
Choreographed for Glenwood Community High School Show Choir, Fastlane, in Glenwood, IA
2017- 2022
Properties Master at the University of Nebraska at Kearney's scenic shop in Kearney, NE
Education
AUGUST 2017
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Graduated May of 2022 with a B.A.
Major: Theatre
Minors: Dance & Music