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:
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.
Directing ATHENA at Adelphi
Written by Gracie Gardner
Directed by Emily Abrams
In a New York City fencing club, two teenage warriors (Athena and Mary Wallace) are ready to battle as they train for the Junior Olympics. From award-winning playwright Gracie Gardner comes a fierce coming-of-age comedy where two teenagers parry class, competition and power as they practice fencing and life.
Member of New Georges Jam
Artist-led and collaboration-based, The Jam was founded in 2010 as a group for early-career playwrights and directors, and it’s sure been a kick to see it evolve to reflect how artists create now. This cycle, New Georges ecstatically welcomes a crowd of intergenerational iconoclasts making work in a multitude of theatrical disciplines.
Associate Artistic Director of STAGE TIME NYC
the best of Broadway, Drag, Stand-Up, & Burlesque — all in one place.
In the spirit of classic vaudeville, PJ Adzima (The Book of Mormon) brings together the greatest performers in New York City for a one-of-a-kind evening of unforgettable entertainment.
Uptown meets downtown to provide a space for artists to mingle and develop community— and for audiences to experience a show like nothing they’ve ever seen before, with a line up they’ll never see together again.
Wanna Chat?
I’m very affable!
Photo by Sofia Belhoari
