Back to Shakespeare!

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by Emily Miller Writes

AS GOOD LUCK WOULD HAVE IT (The Merry Wives of Windsor), I’ve been cast in another Shakespeare show. I’m going back to my masterclass roots and schooling in London to take on the Bard ONCE MORE (unto the breach dear friends, Henry V).

I will be playing Lady Olivia in Trilogy Rep’s outdoor production of Twelfth Night. This will be my second production with this company, and my fifth time with director Paul Bettys.

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SYNOPSIS

Viola and her twin brother Sebastian have been shipwrecked; each believes the other to be drowned. Viola disguises herself as a young man and, under the name of Cesario, gets a job as a servant for the Duke, Orsino.

A LOVE TRIANGLE

Orsino is in love with Olivia, but she’s mourning for her dead brother, so has rejected all his advances so far. He sends Cesario (who is really Viola) wth love letters to woo Olivia on his behalf. Unfortunately for the Duke, Olivia is taken in by Cesario’s disguise and falls in love with him.

Viola has secretly fallen in love with Orsino, and Orsino is confused by his feelings for his new ‘male’ servant. So, Viola loves Orsino, Orsino loves Olivia and Olivia loves Cesario/Viola.

TRICKING MALVOLIO

Olivia’s butler, Malvolio, disapproves of all the other members of her household – her drunken uncle Sir Toby Belch, his friend Sir Andrew Aguecheek and her servants, Maria, Feste and Fabia. Fed up with Malvolio constantly spoiling their fun, they decide to play a practical joke on him.

Malvolio is secretly in love with Olivia, and the others trick him into believing that these feelings are returned. Maria forges a letter to Malvolio, supposedly from Olivia, suggesting that she loves him and he should wear yellow stockings and smile all the time. Malvolio does as the letter suggests, and Olivia thinks he has gone mad, so has him locked up.

SEBASTIAN RETURNS

Viola’s brother, Sebastian, who believes his sister is dead, arrives with his friend and protector, Antonio, who rescued him from the shipwreck.

Sebastian meets Olivia. She mistakes him for Cesario and asks him to marry her, he agrees.

CONFUSION, COUPLING AND A HAPPY ENDING

Lots of confusion follows around the mistaken identity of Sebastian and Cesario, and exactly who is promised to whom. Eventually all is revealed, the brother and sister are reunited and the love triangle is resolved into two couples, Sebastian and Olivia, and Viola and Orsino.

Finally, Viola discovers the trick that has been played on Malvolio, and he’s released from confinement. (Source)

Scheduled performance dates for “Twelfth Night,” produced by Hank Barre and directed by Paul Bettys, are this Friday and Saturday, July 28 to 29 2017, and the following Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Aug. 3, 4 and 5 2017.

Performances begin at 8 p.m. unless rain cancels.

Theater lovers are invited to bring chairs, blankets and snacks. And I promise, the play is AS MERRY AS THE DAY IS LONG, (Much Ado About Nothing) just look at our faces!!

Cast in King Charles III

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by Emily Miller Writes

Good news! I’m pleased to announce that I will once again NOT be playing a princess. My love interest in the show however, may or may not be a prince. May be.

I’ve been cast as Jess in Zenith Players’s production of King Charles III by Mike Bartlett. The production will be at Pax Amicus Theatre in Budd Lake New Jersey.

Prince Charles has spent his lifetime in a state of waiting. Since he was four years old, Charles has watched his father and mother rule, studied history, read, learned, and contemplated the type of king that he would become. Still, he has never had a chance to rule — until now. In Mike Bartlett’s daring new play, King Charles III, the erstwhile prince finally receives his chance to ascend the British throne and rule. His idealism is put to the test almost immediately after his mother’s death. A new law has been passed by Parliament that will severely limit the freedom of press. The time has come for the king to sign off on the law, as tradition dictates, but Charles will not. He believes that it is his job as king to protect the rights of his people. Parliament sees this as a dogmatic violation the rights of his people. A political standoff ensues, one that causes the entire country to rethink the role of their sovereign, the freedom of press, the power of their elected officials, and idealism in a contemporary political landscape. Written in masterful blank verse, this Olivier award-winning “future” history play challenges the audience: what sway do ideals hold in the modern political world?

Directed by Claire Boechenik, this marks my first production with Zenith Players. I also hope this is not the last time I work with Prince Harry.

Performances are April 7 through 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. (No performance on Easter Sunday, April 16.)

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Stage Kiss

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Emily Miller Writes

In early November, after wrapping up Frankenstein’s Fate I was lucky enough to get cast in a production of Stage Kiss. The play, written by Sarah Ruhl, follows two actors who had a horrible break up in their twenties and haven’t spoken in twenty years, who now get cast in a play where they play ex lovers who are reunited after not speaking for twenty years. What will happen when life begins to imitate art in this hilarious comedy about life on and off stage.

I was fortunate enough to be cast in several roles in the show. First in act 1, I played the maid and the actress’s daughter in the play within a play. For Act 2, I got to play the spunky real life daughter of the main actress. Playing these three roles required many costume changes, wig and a really cool tattoo.

The show was directed by Mark Liebert and staged at Studio Playhouse in Montclair, NJ. This marked my second show at this theater. It ran from January 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23. For production stills, go to the photos section on my website.

Sidetrack Series

Posted on February 4, 2016February 5, 2016 by Emily Miller Writes

A while back I had provided the update that I had been cast in an incredible new webseries, Sidetrack. The series follows 8 LGBT women and people living in Manhattan. I starred in the series as Allie Adams, a succesful lesbian Youtube blogger who creates videos with her partner Jo. As the series unfolds it’s revealed that though these two have the perfect on camera romance, their actual lives are much different from what they appear to be.

I filmed for 6 weekends over the summer and the series premiered in November on Youtube. I was billed as a series regular and appeared in 6 out of 10 episodes in season 1.

To subscribe to their youtube channel and watch the entire first season click here!

The following are specifically the episodes I appeared in:

Season 1, Episode 2.

Season 1, Episode 3.

Season 1, Episode 5.

Season 1, Episode 7.

Season 1, Episode 9.

Season 1, Episode 10.

The show was reviewed positively by several news outlets.

AV Club :

“The series is an enjoyable romp, offering plenty of laughs and relatable moments seen through the lens of the lesbian experience. There is a smartly observed naturalism to the writing, full of wry humor and a few winking asides to its forebearer, Showtime’s seminal The L Word. The direction hews closer to the artistic single-camera cinematography of shows like FX’s Louie.”

AfterEllen.com :

“While the show is set up with character-themed episodes, the cast’s lives intersect often, which is pretty much on point for any group of queer folks in the same city. A little bit gritty, funny, and most definitely addictive, Sidetrack makes a great addition to the growing world of queer-centric web series.”

Mic.Com :

“This new series follows the lives of queer women in New York City. Each episode tells one woman’s story, exploring her unique experience in relation to the other characters. Released on Nov. 17, it’s already gaining traction with its nuanced portrayal of being queer in New York amid the general turmoil of being in your 20s.”

So what are you waiting for and go binge it 🙂

Frankenstein’s Fate

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Emily Miller Writes

I have been a terrible person. I have neglected my website. But that is because I have been out and about. So now I am providing all the major updates in my life…in one day. So no, I’m not this accomplished, I just finally have a free moment.

Between September-October I was in rehearsal for and performing in Frankenstein’s Fate, an 1800s melodrama based on the classic horror novel, Frankenstein’s Monster by Mary Shelly. It was turned into a musical by director William Ward.

I played Agatha Delacey, Dr. Frankenstein’s love interest, aka the girl that gets strangled. The play was staged at The Farmstead Arts Center in the historic English Barn in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. It ran from October 16- Halloween. For more information check out the photos in my Production Stills section.

New Film Project

Posted on May 13, 2015May 13, 2015 by Emily Miller Writes

For the past two weekends in NYC, I have been filming a new short film called Wake Up. The film is about two musicians who create music together without ever meeting. I played the female lead, and created new improvised musical pieces with lead actor and director, Leonardo Abraham. He played the guitar and I played the clarinet.

The film is currently being edited and the director hopes to submit to the Sundance Film Festival.

I shall provide more updates as they come in.

Modeling For The Tabatchnick Soup Company

Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 by Emily Miller Writes

Recently I had the pleasure of modeling for the Tabatchnick Soup Company. The photos taken will be used across all their social media platforms as well as be featured on their newly designed website.

I am really excited now to share some of the photos selected by the company. Just click the photos to enlarge.

All photos were taken by and are currently owned by Tabatchnick Soup.

Work Resume

Posted on January 29, 2015August 26, 2015 by Emily Miller Writes

Emily Janice Miller

emilyjanicemiller@gmail.com

EDUCATION AND AWARDS:

Drew University– Madison, NJ

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts and History; minor in European Studies, May 2014
- Magna cum laude (GPA: 3.656); Deans List 7 of 8 eligible semesters
Study Abroad Program: London Semester, London, England, Fall 2012
- Concentration in Shakespeare and UK History

Drew University Dean’s Scholarship Award Recipient– Fall 2010- Spring 2014

Joe Patenaude Internship Award- Summer 2013 & 2014

Given to a student to pursue a summer internship in theater

Norman Guy Speech Contest- Spring 2013

Finalist, placing in top 7 out of 30.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Pearl Theatre Company- New York, NY

Assistant to the Dramaturg- Summer 2014-Nov 2014
- Compile production histories, and write articles for their Study Guide and Playbill.
- Assist in high profile events, read and edit scripts and proof read documents.
Box Office Associate Nov 2014-Present
Answer Calls, Book, Sell, and Print Tickets, Assist at Will Call

Tada! Youth Theatre– New York, NY

Education Department Intern – Summer 2013
- Assisted Teaching Artists run their summer camps with kids aged 6-8 and 9-14.
- Performed administrative tasks like updating contact info and answering phones.

Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey– Madison, NJ

Education Department Intern – August 2009- Spring 2012
- Assisted with their youth theater , including Senior Corps & Shakesperience
- Updated client contact information and mailing databases, answered phones, collected survey data, helped create study guides and proof read.

Drew University International Film Festival- Madison, NJ

Advertising and Marketing Intern – Spring 2013-Spring 2014
- Assisted in the planning, strategy, and updating of social media accounts.

Drew University- Madison, NJ

Campus Tour Guide- Spring 2011- May 2014
College Mentor- Fall 2013- May 2014

Wizard Summer Camp– Middletown, DE

Camp Counselor as well & Program Designer at a Harry Potter Summer Camp-Summer 2013

EXTRA-CIRRICULAR ACTIVTIES:

Drew University Film Club– Spring 2011-Spring 2014

Club President and Founder
- Responsible for weekly meetings and the planning of Events and Field Trips.

Drew University Fashion Club– Fall 2010-Spring 2014

Vice President and Publicity Manager

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest, Klout, LinkedIn, Tumblr and WordPress), strong organizational and communication skills, NJ States Drivers License, Professional and Creative Writing

For a downloadable copy of my resume click here: EmilyJaniceMillerWorkResume

Emily Janice Miller Dramaturgy Resume

Posted on January 29, 2015January 31, 2015 by Emily Miller Writes

Emily Janice Miller

91 Morse Lakes Rd, Bloomingdale, New Jersey 07403

973-975-2901 emilyjanicemiller@gmail.com

Theater:

TITLE	POSITION	DIRECTOR/COMPANY	LOCATION
Major Barbara	Asst. to Dramaturg	David Staller/Pearl Theatre Company	NY, NY
Uncle Vanya	Asst. to Dramaturg	Hal Brooks/Pearl Theatre Company	NY, NY
Forbidden Love/Pick Your Poison	Artistic Support	Jessi Blue/Pearl Theatre Company	NY, NY
Sinner’s Salvation/P.Y.P	Artistic Support	Jessi Blue/Pearl Theatre Company	NY, NY
The Importance of Being Earnest	Dramaturg	Daniel LaPenta/Drew University	Madison, NJ
Antigone	Dramaturg	Daniel LaPenta/Drew University	Madison, NJ
Mountain Language	Dramaturg	Charlotte Drover/Drew University	Madison, NJ
Bobby Hebert	Dramaturg	Lily Wilcox/Drew University	Madison, NJ
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee	Dramaturg	Nick Martin/Drew University	Madison, NJ

Education:

School	Major/Minor	GPA/Honors	LOCATION	YEAR
Drew University	Theater & History / European Studies	3.65 / Cum Laude	Madison, NJ	2010-2014
London Dramatic Academy	Shakespeare	3.85 / Dean’s List	London, UK	2012
Florida State University	British History	3.85 / Dean’s List	London, UK	2012

Internships:

Theatre Company	Supervisor	Concentration	LOCATION	YEAR
Pearl Theatre Company	Kate Farrington	Dramaturg	NYC, NY	2014
Tada! Youth Theatre Company	Rod Christensen	Education	NYC, NY	2013
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ	Jamie Brink/Brian Crowe	Education	Madison, NJ	2011/12

SKILLS:

Professional and Creative Writing	Proficient in Social Media Platforms (FB,Twitter,Instagram,Pinterest,Wordpress)	Proofreading, Editing and Revision Advising
Quick and Comprehensive Reading Skills	Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

ADDITIONAL INFO:

For detailed information on all of my Dramaturgy projects, as well as writing samples, please click on the ‘Dramaturgy’ option at the top of the menu.
For a downloadable copy of my resume click here: EmilyMillerDramaturgResume

Production Stills Gallery

Posted on January 27, 2015May 8, 2019 by Emily Miller Writes

Here are production stills from some of my most recent shows, Snow White and the Seven Fairy Godmothers (Sleeping Beauty), Stage Kiss (Millie/Maid/Angela), Frankenstein’s Fate (Agatha DeLacey), A Hairy Tale (Rapunzel), Richard III (Lady Anne), Too Big (Lizzie) a new play developed at Drew University and The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily Cardew).

Click the photo to enlarge.