Producing
Emma is a freelance producer whose focus is on the development of new work and supporting artists throughout their process. As a director and writer, she’s able to approach producing from multiple perspectives in the room and is always seeking new collaborations to support work of all different scales. Please feel free to reach out via the Contact Me tab for any inquiries!
National New Play Network
Showcase Producer
Produced NNPN’s 2025 Showcase of New Plays at their Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN
Contracted and hired artists for 6 readings and sharings of new plays by Phaedra Scott, P,C, Verrone, Stephen Brown, Andrew Rosendorf, India Nicole Burton, and Carla Ching.
Organized rehearsals over the course of the conference week
Moxie Arts Incubator
Producing Cohort
Feb. 2025-Aug. 2025
An active member of the 2025 Director/Writer/Producer Cohort as a Producer
Organize a virtual reading, 29-hour reading, and Showcase Code Presentation of 3 new plays over the course of six months.
Sunwatcher
Line Producer
Produced a 29-hour reading of new musical, Sunwatcher at Mixed Blood Theater in Sept. 2024
Contracted and hired artists
Worked with the venue to ensure smooth operation
Ran box office and house management
Tracked and organized budgeting, finance, and spending
Two River Theater
Artistic Assistant
Performed Administrative Duties in the Artistic Department for the 2021-2022 Season. Assisted Directors and the Associate Producer in organizing workshops and readings
Co-organized Artistic Directors weekend, bringing artistic directors from around the country to attend The Hombres and other new play readings.
Read new plays and wrote script coverage for the Literary Manager
Picnic Basket Theatre
Artistic Director/Founder
Founded the company in 2021 as a non-profit theatre focusing on supporting new play development and early career artists
Commission playwrights, actors, and directors for each new work project and reading
Produced 3 new radio plays in our 2021-2022 Season.
Produced, casted, and facilitated over 10 workshops and readings
Supported early-career directors and playwrights throughout the development process
The Birth Play Project
Line Producer
March 2021-August 2021
Create open casting calls and organize auditions
Organize venue reservations with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board for outdoor, COVID safe performances and rehearsals
Create budget estimates, track spending, and organize ticketing
Ran box office services and house management
The Telsey Office
Casting Intern
Jan. 2020-March 2020
Scheduled audition sessions for Broadway and national tour productions for multiple casting directors using Breakdown Express and CastIt
Assisted in outreach and execution for open calls
Observed and filmed Broadway and national tour audition sessions
Worked the front desk, answered phone calls from talent agents and producers, and answered and directed actors to their auditions
Organized headshots and resumes.