News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Emily Zemba Headshot

Emily Zemba

Get Emily Zemba Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Plays: SUPERSTITIONS (OKC Rep, The Pool), THE STRANGERS CAME TODAY (Society Theatre Collective), DEER AND THE LOVERS (First Floor Theater), CLOCKWORK (Local Lab), ON LOSS AND MICE AND MONSTERS AND LOVE (LPAC), HAVE YOU BEEN THERE (F*ck!ng Good Plays Festival); Dev't: ANT Fest Ars Nova, Exquisite Corpse, Middle Voice at Rattlestick, Boston Court Pasadena, Williamstown Professional Training Co, Great Plains Theater Conference, Adam Mickiewicz Inst (Poland). Commissions & Memberships: 2019 Theater Masters Visionary Playwright Commission, 2020 Two River Theater Emerging Playwright, Society Theatre Company, Playwrights Center, New Georges. MFA: Yale School of Drama
Representation: Max Grossman (United Talent Agency).

News


Berkeley Rep Appoints victor cervantes jr. as Associate Producer " New Work

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has appointed victor cervantes jr. as the award-winning theatre company’s Associate Producer – New Work. cervantes is a theatremaker, educator, and community organizer hailing from Phoenix, AZ. Learn more about cervantes and the position.
SDCF Unveils Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors Awardees

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation revealed the recipients of the inaugural Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, recognizing emerging talent in the field of stage direction. Learn more about the recipients.
Theater Masters to Present Take Ten 2024: National MFA Playwrights Festival

Discover the upcoming THEATER MASTERS Take Ten 2024: National MFA Playwrights Festival, featuring works from 5 MFA playwrights. Learn more about the festival.
Casts Set for THE POOL PLAYS 3.0 at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters and The Pool Plays, in association with The New Group’s New Works, have revealed the casts for The Pool Plays 3.0. Part of the Makers Program, The Pool Plays 3.0.
La MaMa to Present HELEN. by Caitlin George

Discover the captivating production of Helen, presented by La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts. Immerse yourself in this innovative blend of art and theater that will leave you spellbound. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
Experimental Bitch And JACK Present BITCHIN' HEALS 2023

Experimental Bitch announces programming for the second annual Bitchin' Heals co-presented with JACK in Brooklyn from August 10th through August 13th, 2023.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theater Sets 2023-24 Season Featuring Four Oklahoma Premieres & More

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater has announced the new line-up for the theater's 2023-24 Season, filled with productions that explore themes about being alive Right Here, Right Now.
Theater Masters to Present Take Ten 2023: National MFA Playwrights Festival

Colorado and New York City-based theater organization Theater Masters will present new work from MFA playwrights jose sebastian alberdi (NYU), DJ Hills (UCLA), Chad Kaydo (HUNTER), Katie Kirk (CARNEGIE MELLON), and Malena Pennycook (UT AUSTIN).
SOCIETY Theater Collective Announces New Members

New York City-based theater collective SOCIETY has announced that four women will join the company.
OKC Rep Announces 2022-2023 Season; BILL'S 44th, THE GREAT LEAP, and More!

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater's has announced the new lineup for the theater's 2022-2023 season. OKC Rep's most ambitious season since emergence from the pandemic brings a cutting-edge and adventurous mix of five theater pieces in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary, including two touring presentations and three original productions never before produced in Oklahoma.
OKC Rep Announces 2022-2023 Season; BILL'S 44th, THE GREAT LEAP, and More!

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater's has announced the new lineup for the theater's 2022-2023 season. OKC Rep's most ambitious season since emergence from the pandemic brings a cutting-edge and adventurous mix of five theater pieces in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary, including two touring presentations and three original productions never before produced in Oklahoma.
SOCIETY Announces Creative Teams For Two New Plays In Rep

New York City-based theater collective SOCIETY announced today that they will stage two new plays in repertory at New Ohio Theatre this June. Performances begin June 8th and are set to continue through June 25th.
NY Stage and Film Announces Mallom Liggon as New Director of the Filmmakers' Workshop

New York Stage and Film will welcome Mallom Liggon as the new Director of the Filmmakers’ Workshop. NYSAF is also announcing the 9 early-career film and TV writers who have been selected to participate in the 2022 Filmmakers Workshop.
SOCIETY Announces Two World Premieres

NYC-based theatre collective SOCIETY will premiere the company's first two shows, Beginning Days of True Jubilation by Mona Mansour and The Strangers Came Today by Emily Zemba, in June 2022 at New Ohio Theater. The company will perform them in repertory.
Playwrights Kate Cortesi, Brenda Withers & Emily Zemba Announce Details for THE POOL at New Ohio Theatre

Playwrights Kate Cortesi, Brenda Withers, Emily Zemba, and producer victor cervantes jr. are pleased to announce details for the 2021 edition of The Pool, a temporary consortium of playwrights producing their own plays in rep at the New Ohio Theatre from November 1–20, 2021.
OKC Rep Selects Kelly Kerwin as New Artistic Director After National Search

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (OKC Rep) and its Board of Directors are proud to announce the selection of its new Artistic Director Kelly Kerwin.
Cristin Milioti, Dylan Baker, Christopher Abbott and More Set for Sixth Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that this online theater initiative brought together 137 artists, and premiered 56 new theater works.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Launches MTA RADIO PLAYS

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced details for the world premiere of MTA Radio Plays, a series of 3-10 minute audio dramas created to honor and celebrate the people that keep New York City running.
Janelle Monáe Joins THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT For Final Edition Airing August 5-9

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer, producer, and actor Janelle Monáe has joined the final edition of The Homebound Project as a special guest.
Laurie Metcalf, Kelli O'Hara, Amanda Seyfried and More Set for Fifth and Final Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for its fifth and final edition of new online theater benefiting hungry children affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, along with their all-volunteer team, have also announced that over $100,000 has been raised to date for No Kid Hungry.

Get Emily Zemba Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos