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Emily N. Wells is an award-winning theatre director, creative producer and educator with over 25 years experience including a significant emphasis on new plays and musicals. Joining Human Race Theatre Company as the new Artistic Director realizes a dream come true for Emily, as the company’s mission echoes her own: to open the doors of art and creativity to all people through stories that reflect our shared humanity.

After spending many years as a freelancer, Emily took a position as a senior producer for Houston Grand Opera, where she focused on community building through new work development of pieces with significance to the 3rd largest Metro in the US. Her role at HGO encompassed producing a vast scale of works, including the Telly Award-winning Star- cross’d opera web series. Emily staged the 2023 HGO world premiere of Another City, a new opera that tells the true stories of unhoused Houstonians and those who aid them. She also served as guest director and adjunct faculty at Houston’s prestigious Rice University, and led several fundraising efforts for congenital heart disease.

Prior to living in Houston, Emily’s other directing credits include Gulfshore Playhouse, Circuit Playhouse, Theatreworks/USA among others. She holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Memphis, a BA in Theatre from Washington University in St. Louis, and is an SDC and AEA Member. In her early career, Emily stage managed on and off Broadway, regionally and on national tours.

Emily N. Wells Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Production Stage Manager
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Production Stage Manager
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Stage Manager

String of Pearls (Primary Stages 2004)



Dedication, Or The Stuff of Dreams (Primary Stages 2005)



 



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Human Race Theatre Company Reveals 2024-25 Season


The season features five productions, combining fresh and favorite works, all showcased in the unique style of The Human Race Theatre Company.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for PEERLESS at The Human Race Theatre Company


The Human Race Theatre Company will present Peerless. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Big Laughs And High Seas With SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT


Join The Human Race Theatre Company for a comedic adventure on the high seas with 'SHIPWRECKED! An Entertainment.' Experience the amazing adventures of Louis de Rougement as he weaves a mesmerizing tale of survival, bravery, and fame. Get ready for laughter, thrills, and a touch of theatrical spectacle.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Dayton! Winners include The Human Race Theatre Company, Children's Performing Arts of Miamisburg and more.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Dayton Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Dayton Awards; DISNEY’S NEWSIES, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Human Race Theatre Company & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; DISNEY’S NEWSIES, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Human Race Theatre Company & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards December 5th Standings; DISNEY’S NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

REINDEER SESSIONS Comes to The Human Race Theatre Company


The Human Race Theatre Company’s tradition of alternative December entertainment gets a new addition with the world premiere of Eric Ulloa’s Reindeer Sessions. 

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; INDIGO Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Human Race Theatre Company To Present ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS


Human Race Theatre presents a new production. Contact Kappy Kilburn, Executive Director for more information.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Unveils Lineup for 2023 Fall Conference at Pershing Square Signature Center


Get all the details about the lineup of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 2023 Fall Conference, featuring 'New Musicals on the Horizon' at Pershing Square Signature Center in NYC. Find out the dates and be prepared for an exciting event in the world of musical theatre.

THIS IS TOM JONES! Comes to Human Race Theatre Company


Kicking off The Human Race Theatre Company's 38th year, This is Tom Jones! makes its world premiere in September of 2023.

Wright State Theatre and Dance to Present THE LIAR, CABARET, and More in 2023-24 Season


Wright State Theatre will present a season of riotous comedy, thoughtful drama, classic and contemporary musicals. In a season the features the stories of rising independence, tragic consequences and joyful discovery, audiences will experience one of their most eclectic and varied seasons in recent memory.

Human Race Theatre Company To Present INDIGO, June 7- 25


The Human Race Theatre Company finishes its 37th year with the launch of a world premiere musical, Indigo, with book by Kait Kerrigan and music and lyrics by Scott Evan Davis.

The Human Race Theatre Company Tells Stories In Motion �" A Season of Imagination and Invention


For the upcoming 2023-2024 season, The Human Race Theatre Company sparks creativity, imagination and invention through a season of “Stories in Motion,” with shows inspired by or adapted from existing tales.

Human Race Theatre Company Presents BARBECUE


Up next at The Human Race Theatre Company: Barbecue, by Robert O’Hara, pairs America’s fascination for self-destruction with an unexpected twist in this hilarious and devastating comedy. Performances run from April 13 – 30, 2023 at the Loft Theatre.  

World-Premiere Opera ANOTHER CITY to be Presented at Houston Grand Opera in March


Houston Grand Opera will stage its 74th world-premiere opera, Another City, on March 9, 10, and 11, with performances at the downtown campus of Ecclesia Houston.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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