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Emily Jackson

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Emily Jackson is an energetic, intuitive, and ambitious director and producer who holds storytelling above all else. With a deep love for and understanding of craft and collaboration, Emily seeks out work that is socially relevant, engages a diverse community of artists and audiences, and is equal parts theatrical and human. Emily is passionate about amplifying and expanding the American theatre canon and focuses much of her work on new plays. Emily has been in residency at Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts in Ithaca, NY, has served as a member of the Lark's Literary Wing, adapts the work of Italian playwright Dacia Maraini.

In addition to directing, Emily is a bold arts administrator with a proven record of producing theatre in New York City and the regions. She was a lead producer of 2X4 in Repertory's productions of Mary Stuart and Pillowman at the Margo Jones Theater in Dallas and this spring she managed a world premiere production at 59E59 Theaters. Most recently, Emily served as the Artistic Associate and Director of Audience Services for Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY where she helmed the new play development series curating the slate of artists, establishing partnerships with community organizations to support the program, and meeting budgetary and funding requirements. Emily was also in charge of all patron communications, assisted with season-long marketing efforts, and facilitated fundraising campaigns. She orchestrated play-specific audience engagements events, hosted talkbacks, led classes at community learning centers, and mentored cohorts of artistic and administrative fellows.

Emily is currently the artistic director of Sanguine Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) organization that produces world premiere plays. The cornerstone of Sanguine's programming is Project Playwright, a festival that receives more than 400 submissions annually. Sanguine recently had a successful off-Broadway run at 59E59 Theaters with theatre provocateur Brian Dykstra's Education. In its nine-year history, Sanguine has developed the work of over 40 playwrights, given creative opportunities to countless emerging artists in New York City, and built a foundation on telling vital human stories.

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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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Aakash Odedra And Aditi Mangaldas' MEHEK To Have London Premiere At Sadler's Wells This April


Experience the London premiere of MEHEK, a danced exploration of a taboo love story by Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas at Sadler's Wells on 12 & 13 April.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Declines to Recognize Union


As the unionization wave continues to move through theatrical workers across the country, two developments last week highlighted the movement: the Public Theatre declined to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort of their workers, and workers at the Goodman Theatre sought their own union affiliation.

Kitchen Theatre Company Names Emily Jackson As New Artistic Leader 


Kitchen Theatre Company's Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Emily Jackson as the next Producing Artistic Director beginning July 1, 2024. A familiar face to Kitchen patrons and the Ithaca theater community, Ms. Jackson brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role.

Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas Will Bring Major New Dance Work MEHEK to Birmingham Hippodrome in April


Mehek is a major new collaboration from two of the finest Kathak contemporary dancers on the world stage, Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas. The UK Premiere is at Birmingham Hippodrom on 9 April.

Attend The Tale Of JENNA TODD The Newest Mashup Musical Parody From THE MUSICAL MULTIVERSE Series


Experience the inventive mashup musical parody, 'Jenna Todd: The Demon Waitress of Lulu's,' the latest addition to 'The Musical Multiverse' series, coming to Red Eye NY in New York City.

JENNA TODD Parody Musical Comes to Red Eye NY This Month


“Jenna Todd: The Demon Waitress of Lulu’s” will arrive at Red Eye NY (355 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036) on February 15th at 8pm as the premiere show of new series The Musical Multiverse.

Photos: WONDERFUL TOWN 70TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STAR CONCERT! at 54 Below


It's been seventy years since this iconic play opened on Broadway and this anniversary concert honored it well.

Kitchen Theatre Company Reveals The 2023-24 Season


Kitchen Theatre Company has announced the 2023-24 Mainstage Season. Ithaca's bold, intimate, and engaging 98-seat Equity theater enters its 33rd year with an exciting lineup of plays. 

SELFIE! THE MUSICAL to be Presented at The Green Room 42 This Weekend


Selfie! The Musical will be presented at The Green Room 42 on January 20th and 21st at 7pm.

Walking on Water Productions Presents Inaugural WOW'S NOW FESTIVAL


Walking on Water Productions will present their inaugural festival of staged readings, WoW's Now: Walking on Water's New Original Works, featuring three new musicals.

Interview: Original Broadway Cast Member John Hillner Revisits FOOTLOOSE At Argyle Theatre


On any Sunday through August 28, Long Island audiences can catch Broadway's John Hillner starring as Reverend Shaw in the Oyster Bay Theatre production of the hit musical, Footloose!

The Argyle Theatre's Jojo Minasi Takes Over Our Instagram Today!


The Argyle Theatre is presenting Footloose! One of its stars, Jojo Minasi, will take you behind the scenes. Stop by our Instagram all day as Jojo takes the social media reigns for an exclusive look backstage.

Photos: First Look at FOOTLOOSE at the Argyle Theatre


Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), presents the international hit  Footloose. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Cast of FOOTLOOSE at the Argyle Theatre Celebrates Opening Night


Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, is now presenting the international hit Footloose written by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, with music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Check out photos from opening night here!

HOLYMARRIAGE.COM Heads To The Secret Theatre One Act Festival


HolyMarriage.com by Kate McLeod is being performed on four nights at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens as part of its ActOne: One Act Festival.

FOOTLOOSE to Open at The Argyle Theatre This Month


Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, will present the international hit  Footloose written by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, with music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Footloose begins performances on July 14 in advance of its opening night on July 16 running through August 28, 2022.

A CLASS ACT to Open Off-Broadway Tonight


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company will kick off their exciting  second season with the the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act this Thursday, February 10  at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). 

'Buy One Get One' Ticket Offer Announced for A CLASS ACT


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced a special “Buy One Get One” ticket offer for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Announces Cast for A CLASS ACT


J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company today announced the complete company, along with photos from the first day of rehearsal, for the organization’s 2022 season opener: the Linda Kline and Lonny Price (book) and Edward Kleban (music and lyrics) Tony Award-nominated musical A Class Act. 

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