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Originally from Oklahoma City, Vanessa Shealy completed her MFA in Theater Performance from the University of Georgia before landing in New York City, where she currently lives with her husband and partner, Rick Younger.

As a playwright, Vanessa’s full length plays include Tea in the Afternoon, (OnTheRoad Rep at Theater Row, 2016); One, Two, Whatever you do...(FringeNYC, 2011); and An American Drum Circle (UP Theater, 2016). Her short plays include A Captive Audience (Emerging Artists Theater), Cataracts (Project Y), Let Me Take Care of You (ESPA Detention) and a short solo play, Naked, (Emerging Artists Theatre/Project Y). Her work has been developed or produced by OnTheRoad Rep, The Abingdon Theater, Vital Theater, The Actors Studio, Emerging Artists Theater, Estrogenius Festival, Queens Theater in the Park, South Street Theater, FringeNYC, Project Y, Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA), and UP Theater.

Vanessa is also the creator of a new comic book series called Couri Vine. Her other writing credits include the original comedic short film, Whistle and Snap, and a series of online sketches, Post Racial Shorts.

As an actor, Vanessa has appeared onstage in professional productions, in independent films, on television and in national commercials. She is a winner of the Kennedy Center ACTF Classical Acting Award and a proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.

Vanessa and her husband Rick founded Younger Child Productions in 2006. In additional to two FringeNYC productions, Younger Child Productions credits include the feature length documentary film, Souled Out Comedy, winner of the Audience Choice Award at The Friar's Club Comedy Film Festival; The Rick Younger Show, an ongoing live music and comedy show; and Post Racial Shorts, a comedic series of web sketches about race in America. Together, Vanessa and Rick will share stories from inside a mixed race marriage at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival in their new original storytelling show, Inside Information.

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Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC To Return in March


Emerging Artists Theatre will return with its bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions for their Fall Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The festival is scheduled to run October 30th through November 19th at the 28th Street Theater (TADA Theater) in the Flatiron district.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Spring Bi-Annual New Work Series In Manhattan


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions of polished works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS), which is scheduled to run March 6 through March 26 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district. The Fall New Work Series was a critic's pick in The New York Times and Time Out New York and featured 70 new works with over 450 artists participating. In January EAT will begin its 30th season of presenting new work.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Fall New Work Series which is scheduled to run October 3rd through October 23rd at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For Week Two Of The NEW WORK SERIES


Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the second week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays. Over 50 productions will be presented.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Week One Line-up For NEW WORK SERIES


Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the first week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays, in various stages of development. Over 50 productions will be presented.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their 2022 New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of new material that is ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS) which is currently scheduled to run March 21 through April 10 at TADA Theater in midtown Manhattan.

DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE Headlines Emerging Artists New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre presents a workshop production of the new full length play Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams.

Emerging Artists Theatres New Work Series Returns To TADA Theater, October 4


Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the return of their biannual New Work Series which runs October 4 - 24, 2021 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District.

Emerging Artists Theatre To Present Four Virtual Benefit Performances In May


Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre will present four evenings of virtual performances on Monday nights in May. The series will feature new dance and theatre pieces that have been pre-recorded at various theatres across the country.

POOLING TO PARADISE By Caytha Jentis To Have Virtual Benefit Reading, November 23


In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Pooling to Paradise by Caytha Jentis, on Monday, November 23 at 8 pm. The production is directed by Alice Jankell and features Veronica Dang, Eulone Gooding, Stephen Reich, and Jersten Seraile. Proceeds from the benefit will help support Emerging Artists New Work Series.

Emerging Artists Theatre Celebrates 28th Season With A Virtual Benefit Reading


In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey, by Paul Adams. Longtime collaborator Melissa Attebery, directs. The reading stars Tiffan Borelli as Doris Day and is accompanied by Matt Casarino Proceeds will benefit Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) and The Doris Day Animal Foundation.

Emerging Artists Theatre Celebrates Their 28th Season With Three Virtual Benefit Performances


In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present three diverse virtual benefit performances in November.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking cabaret, subway musicians, sketch groups, musicians, and classical groups for inclusion in their Spring New Work Series which runs April 20 through May 10 at TADA Theater in midtown. Application deadline is March 2.

Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Spring NEW WORK SERIES


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions of new material that is ready to be in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS) which runs April 20 through May 11 at TADA Theater in midtown.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Bi-annual NEW WORK SERIES Returns To TADA! Theater


Emerging Artists Theatre presents their bi annual New Work Series. The series runs October 2 - 20 at TADA! Theater and features new works from a diverse group of artists. Tickets range between $10 - $20 with shows running nightly.

Line-up Announced For Final Week Of Emerging Artists New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre is now in the final week of the New Work Series. The series runs until March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District and features new works from a diverse group of artists. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), are being presented during the bi-annual series.

Emerging Artists Theatre To Present A Staged Reading Of Bambi Everson's SINCERELY HELD BELIEFS


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) will present a one-night staged reading of Bambi Everson's new play, Sincerely Held Beliefs. The reading is part of EAT's biannual New Work Series and will take place on March 10 at 7 pm at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District. The reading will be followed by a brief talkback.

Emerging Artists Theatre New Work Series Annoucnes Week Two Line-up


Emerging Artists Theatre celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series opened on February 27 and runs through March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For 2019 New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Paul Adams, celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series runs February 27 - March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District and features new works from a diverse group of artists. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

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