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Em Hausmann (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based Director/Performer/Creative, originally from sub-rural south Texas. Their work primarily focuses on new play development, musical theatre, queer stories, and unique audience experiences. They are on the development team for both Basement Light Productions and Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, were recently seen as a panelist at Two River Theater’s Trans* Day of Visibility panel. Since moving to New York in 2016, Em made their professional performance debut at the Madison Theatre on Long Island. They've worked as a director, performer, producer, and technician at a number of off-broadway and off-off-broadway venues including Theater for the New City, The Triad Theater, The Flea, 54 Below, The Green Room 42, Town Stages, The Kraine Theater, IRT Theater, Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, Irvington Theater, and The Tank. Additionally, they previously worked as a production assistant for New York Deaf Theatre, combining a love for theatre with American Sign Language (ASL) and an immersion with Deaf culture. Em made their professional directorial debut at the Madison Theatre on Long Island with the Wizard of Oz TYA shortly after graduating from undergrad, continuing to work at the Madison consistently thereafter. Since their time in Oz, Em has enjoyed a steady career working as a director, assistant/associate director, dramaturg, and artistic collaborator on many plays, musicals, and other performance pieces. Over the past few years, their focus has been on the indie-DIY theatre scene through cultivating new works and creating theatre that innovates and explores the medium. As a director with a performance background, Em is passionate about working with actors to explore text and bring scripts to life, while ensuring that their actors and artistic team feel safe, supported, and heard. BFA: Molloy University/CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory. Em is a proud key at Ring of Keys Organization, and an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). emilyhausmann.com @emilyhausmann

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Sarah Beth Pfeifer Joins BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT


Fort Salem Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for the upcoming developmental production of “Beethoven: Live in Concert,” a groundbreaking rock musical written by Jad Jacob, which performs April 19, 20 & 21 on the theater’s mainstage.

Sarah Beth Pfeifer to Join BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT At Fort Salem Theater


Broadway's SARAH BETH PFEIFER will star in BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT at Fort Salem Theater. This rock musical, written by Jad Jacob, brings Ludwig van Beethoven's life to the stage with a 70s rock 'n roll twist. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Announced For New Queer Play AFFECTING EXPRESSION By Kitchen Sink Theatre Company


Kitchen Sink Theatre Company announces complete casting for the industry reading of AFFECTING EXPRESSION, a queer play written by Eliana Cohen-Orth and directed by Eliyana Abraham. The reading will take place on February 24th, 2024 at The Sheen Center in New York City.

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company Announces Complete Casting For Staged Reading of STRIKE/OUT


Kitchen Sink Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the staged reading of STRIKE/OUT, written by Lizz Mangan and directed by Em Hausmann. Learn more here!

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company to Present NYC Premiere Of DELIVERY BOY by Jaden Alvaro Gines


Kitchen Sink Theatre Company presents the NYC premiere of DELIVERY BOY, a unique seriocomedy that explores the struggles of the lower middle class in America.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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 Off-Broadway Awards!


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

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead


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

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


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

Southern Horror TAKE ME DOWN TO THE LEVEE Comes To The Tank


Take Me Down to the Levee comes to the Tank this month. Performances run October 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd at 7pm; October 14th and 21st at 3pm. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Ben Crawford, Elisa Galindez, and More to Play 54 Below This Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

54 SINGS DIANA THE MUSICAL Comes to 54 Below Next Month


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents an unforgettable evening with The People’s Princess in celebration of the Razzie-nominated musical Diana. Come to “The Main Event” and experience “Pretty, Pretty Girl,” “The Dress,” “Miss You Most on Sundays,” “Snap, Click!,” and many more from the Joe DiPietro-David Bryan score like never before!

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Photos: BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT Rocks The House At The Green Room 42


The house was packed and the vocals soared, as Beethoven: Live in Concert shook the stage of The Green Room 42 on Monday night. The concert previewed 10 songs from the upcoming musical, written and composed by Jad Jacob, that chronicles Beethoven's rise to fame through 70's-inspired rock. See photos from the production.

Lexi Lawson, Brennyn Lark, and Michael Lee Brown Join BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT at The Green Room 42


The Green Room 42 presents the New York debut of the music of 'Beethoven: Live in Concert' on May 15th at 9:30pm.

André Jordan And Morgan Dudley To Join CABARET ON THE COUCH LIVE At The Triad Theater


The award-winning series Cabaret on the Couch Live! brings a summer celebration to The Triad Theater on August 6th at 7:00pm. Performers include André Jordan (Diana the Musical), Morgan Dudley (Jagged Little Pill), Jordan Reed, Lia Jones, Leigh Dillon, Korina Deming, Marek Zurowski, Emily Hausmann, and Raynner Garcia.

Five New Plays Are Available to Stream For Free As Part Of Irvington Theater's Virtual Arts Incubator Short Play Fest


After a tremendous inaugural festival in 2021, Irvington Theater is thrilled to once again present the Arts Incubator Short Play Fest, a celebration of short, new works of theater and the playwrights behind them.

Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Luke Islam & More to Star in CABARET ON THE COUCH LIVE!


The acclaimed series Cabaret on the Couch Live! returns to The Green Room 42 on December 20th at 9:30pm, with a festive night of song to celebrate the holiday season.

Vishal Vaidya, Keri René Fuller, Eleri Ward & More To Take Part In CABARET ON THE COUCH LIVE! at The Green Room 42


After an entire pandemic of highlighting cabaret and philanthropy, CABARET ON THE COUCH gets a live performance... at last.

First Revival of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE to Open Tonight!


New York Deaf Theatre (NYDT) celebrates their 38th season with an accessible production of MAPLE AND VINE by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison. The production marks the New York theater directing debut of award-winning Deaf film director Jules Dameron. Previews begin May 11 at the Flea Theater with a gala performance on May 12 and an official opening today, May 17 at 7:00pm.

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