Emily Erickson
Washington, DC / New York, NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with a proven track record at New York University and Shakespeare Theatre Company, specializing in Shakespeare and musical theatre. Expert in blending technology with creative teaching methodologies, fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Demonstrated success in curriculum development and student advocacy, enhancing academic and professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
New York University
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Interim position, led 8 in-person 2.5 hour classes on Studies in Shakespeare analyzing Othello, Hamlet, and The Winter's Tale in terms of scholarship, history, language and rhetoric, and performance.
- Position consisted of leading in-class lecture and discussions, developing curriculum closely with former instructor and department chair, creating in-class activities to engage students in both text analysis and performance of Shakespeare, and grading written assignments, final papers, and presentations. Supplied dynamic, engaging, thoughtful lecture and discussion surrounding each play, taught students method for tracking themes through text as well as finding action for performance.
Assistant to the Program Director
New York University
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Support: Provided overall assistance to Daniel Spector, Professor of Acting and Studio Director of NYU Tisch's The Classical Studio. Acted as primary liaison between student body of sixteen and faculty of seven.
- Teaching: Co-taught acting and voice classes, which consisted of Shakespeare acting study, introduction to Meisner, scansion and embodiment of iambic pentameter, contemporary monologue coaching, and breath and embodied voice work.
- One-on-one: Led body, voice and Alexander technique-based work sessions. Physical and vocal work would then be applied to scene or monologue work in second half of working session. Students enthusiastically sought individual work with me throughout my tenure in the studio.
- Directing: Assistant directed 4 Shakespeare productions (Twelfth Night, Richard III, The Merchant of Venice, and Romeo and Juliet) in collaboration with the Tisch Drama department.
NMTI Faculty
National Theatre Institute
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Teaching: Co-taught Musical Scene Study with Joe Calarco, Acting Faculty. Worked with students on musical scene study, text analysis, connection with scene partner, and embodied storytelling. Lead embodied singing classes for musical theatre students.
- Mentorship: Consulted students on musicals for 72-hour Musical Writing Festival and acted as champion and guide throughout the entire weekend.
- Music Direction: Accompanied students in voice classes and vocal directed performances, especially Lab explorations which took place over 56 hours. Students were introduced to a short (7-20 minute) section of a play or musical, learned vocal parts, then staged, costumed, and directed the piece for performance across roughly 55 hours total (~20 hours of rehearsal.) Served as music director and mentor on multiple labs over 3.5 years of teaching work on campus.
- Inclusion: Promoted cultural awareness and inclusivity within the classroom by integrating diverse perspectives into course content and discussions. Especially working with college-aged students from all over the country and, often, globe, an attention-to-detail of individual needs and differences was crucial to success on campus.
- Curriculum: Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons and Lab experiences, enriching students' rigorous educational experiences. Assisted in material selection for all classes and labs to meet each unique class' strengths, areas for improvement, and individual interests.
Resident Teaching Artist
Shakespeare Theatre Company
04.2022 - Current
- One of seven distinguished year-round teaching artists with internationally renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company responsible for leading workshops, teaching semester-long residencies in DC and Virginia public schools, coordinating student matinee performances, and teaching adult acting, voice, and professional development courses both in-person and over Zoom
- Lead Teacher of Acting and Voice and Co-Director for 3-week teen summer intensive, which is modeled after conservatory-style BFA and MFA programs. Students take college-level introductory classes in the morning and rehearse in the afternoons. Intensive culminates in a 90-minute Shakespeare production co-directed by, cut and adapted by, and rehearsed under the eye of teaching artist. Curriculum developed by teaching artist and includes courses in acting, improvisation, intro to Meisner, voice and speech basics, Linklater Technique, verse and iambic pentameter, and physical acting work.
- Summer Camp instructor for ages 10-14 as well. Similar responsibilities to above role, usually 1-2 week camps which culminate in a 45-60 minute Shakespeare performance co-directed by, cut and adapted by, and rehearsed under the eye of teaching artist.
Teaching Artist
Atlantic Acting School
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Teaching: Work with young students (ages 8-16) both live and remotely on general theatre education. Coach songs, direct short plays, teach choreography, and assist them in writing and developing their own plays and musicals.
- Camps: Co-Directed and Music Directed multiple week and 2-week long summer camps for ages 6-16 both in-person at Atlantic (summers of '17, '18, '19) and over Zoom (summers of '20, '21) culminating in either a live performance of 45-75 minute play or musical or compiled digital "Zoomsical" during the pandemic. "Zoomsicals" were recorded, compiled, and edited entirely by teaching artist.
- Curriculum: Developed and curated lesson plans based on given structure by Atlantic. Core teaching artist team member in planning and pivoting amidst COVID-19 in spring and summer of 2020.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Classical Acting
George Washington University
Washington, DC01-2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
New York University
New York, NY05-2016
Bachelor's Certificate - Mathematics
New York University
New York, NY05-2016
Skills
- Extremely organized and expert multi-tasker
- Visual storytelling
- Great with Technology: Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Music Production, Music Notation
- Project-based learning, hands-on learning, physical storytelling and learning preferred to a stagnant classroom
- Extensive classroom teaching experience
- Collaborative learning
- Student Advocacy
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Extensive professional actor experience (resume available upon request)
- Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
- Group and individual instruction
- In-person, remote, and hybrid instruction
Websites
Affiliations
- Devil's Isle Shakespeare Co.
- Shakespeare Theatre Company
- Maestra Music
- Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
- New York University
- The Academy at STC
- Round House Theatre
Timeline
Resident Teaching Artist
Shakespeare Theatre Company
04.2022 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
New York University
10.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant to the Program Director
New York University
07.2018 - 05.2020
NMTI Faculty
National Theatre Institute
02.2018 - 10.2021
Teaching Artist
Atlantic Acting School
01.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Classical Acting
George Washington University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
New York University
Bachelor's Certificate - Mathematics
New York University
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