I’m Emily Abrams.
Photo by Lauren Eliot
I am a director, administrator, and silly human. My work is heavily influenced by the Theatre-of-the-Ridiculous movement, camp, parody, clown, and midnight-cult-classic movies. I have assisted remarkable directors, including Cal McCrystal, Andrew Neisler, Knud Adams, Rory Pelsue, Josh Rhodes, David Muse, Candis C. Jones, Sivan Battat and others.
I have worked for a plethora of renowned arts organizations including: Ars Nova, Virgin Voyages, New York Theatre Workshop, Spiegelworld, Studio Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout, Asolo Rep, The New Group, The Kimmel Center, Norwegian Cruise Lines, People’s Light, LifeJacket Theatre Company, and more! I am a SDC Associate Member and represented by the Michael Moore Artists Agency.
I create community by putting audiences through one-of-a-kind experiences.
Find out more on my ABOUT page!
Currently:
Resident Director of Spiegelworld’s THE HOOK!
The HOOK is an uproariously funny, adults-only homage to Atlantic City’s glorious golden age of live entertainment. Set inside the restored Warner Theater, The HOOK is irresistibly sexy, provocative and full of jaw-dropping acrobatic acts that unfold right in front of your eyes – like literally pretty much almost practically in your lap.
Your host, Dick Marlin, and his chorus-line of exotic lobsters are determined to deliver a night of entertainment you will never forget. So grab a cocktail, take a seat and get ready to be swept away by a riptide of laughs, pearl-clutching surprises and stunning performances. It’s a bonafide OM-Sea spectacular for audiences age 18 and above.
Immersive Director at SUPERFRICO
The performances at Superfrico? In a word? Spontaneous. Superfrico is an all-senses overloaded dining experience, not a dinner theater or supper club. There’s no stage, no singers or dancers (though should you get the urge, good on ya). If you’re looking for the perfect night, you can’t beat dinner reservations at Superfrico. Expect wall-to-wall eye candy and impromptu amusements across a series of imaginatively-themed, infinitely explorable bars, lounges, and dining rooms, all with a bumpin’ soundtrack. Come for a bite, then go off-menu, party down, and stay all night…
Associate Director of MINDPLAY
Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and Arena Stage in Washington, DC, the smash-hit Mindplay will enthrall audiences in New York City this December. Created and performed by Drama Desk Award-nominated mentalist Vinny DePonto (Charlatan), written by Vinny DePonto and Josh Koenigsberg, and directed by Andrew Neisler, Mindplay invites audiences to an unforgettable, gasp-inducing experience in which your thoughts and memories play a leading role. Infused with intrigue and mystery, DePonto guides participants on a jaw-dropping, interactive journey as he reads minds while also revealing his own.
Wanna Chat?
I’m very affable!
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