Emily Boyd Dahab Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

I work under Executive Artistic Director Johannah Maynard Edwards as a thought partner and support staff member to develop and execute the artistic vision for The National Women's Theatre Festival, the nation's largest symposium on gender in theatre.

New York, United States

I developed and teach a year-long curriculum covering Theater History from ancient Greece to America today, as well as various textual analysis methods for historical and contemporary texts. The curriculum is targeted specifically at the unique needs of conservatory acting students, offering academic information in the context of real world, practical applications useful for working theater artists.

Greater New York City Area

As Deputy Program Manager, I liaised directly with representatives of the Department of Small Business Services to help administer the Goods & Services Mentorship Program, a training program for Minority & Women Owned Businesses. I also continued to fulfill the duties of a Program Coordinator, and managed other Program Coordinators working at Bradford.

Greater New York City Area

As Program Coordinator, I facilitated training programs for Minority & Women Owned Businesses who want to grow their companies and pursue public sector contracts with New York City.

Greater New York City Area

At Ardea, I collaborated with the Artistic Director to research and pursue opportunities for funding, both from individuals and foundations.

New York, Ny

Advance NYC is a boutique development consulting and special events firm with over 50 years of collective experience. As an events associate, I worked primarily with the special events team and secondarily with the development team to provide a broad range of support in these areas.

Greater New York City Area

At Bradford, I worked as the Executive and Personal Assistant to the President and CEO of a midtown construction company. I assisted the President with all her needs relating to both her business and her non-profit charity organization for children’s heart health. I also assisted in drafting proposals for construction projects, and proofread and edited proposals written by others. I drafted email and written correspondence for the President, including speeches for a variety of events. I created… Show more At Bradford, I worked as the Executive and Personal Assistant to the President and CEO of a midtown construction company. I assisted the President with all her needs relating to both her business and her non-profit charity organization for children’s heart health. I also assisted in drafting proposals for construction projects, and proofread and edited proposals written by others. I drafted email and written correspondence for the President, including speeches for a variety of events. I created and maintained numerous client spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, assisted the President with organization and prioritization of her daily workload, and answered phones as part of the company's reception team. Show less

I founded the Tinkers' Collective in September, 2012 to create projects which blend my classical training from LAMDA, my theoretical and ensemble-based physical theatre training from the University of Chicago, and my contemporary acting training from the William Esper Studio. Our mission was: To make theatre which speaks on behalf of the marginalized. We take action by telling stories of those whose voices are silenced or rarely heard, with a goal of fostering empathy and lessening… Show more I founded the Tinkers' Collective in September, 2012 to create projects which blend my classical training from LAMDA, my theoretical and ensemble-based physical theatre training from the University of Chicago, and my contemporary acting training from the William Esper Studio. Our mission was: To make theatre which speaks on behalf of the marginalized. We take action by telling stories of those whose voices are silenced or rarely heard, with a goal of fostering empathy and lessening ignorance and suffering. We do this by embracing theatricality and spectacle, and respecting our artists and audience alike. Show less

At McCorkle, I performed reception duties including fielding incoming calls, arranging appointments, and greeting and seating actors waiting for appointments. I managed the office email account, opened and organized all mail, and filed headshot and resume submissions from actors.

As Development Associate at Barrington Stage, I maintained the company's development database on TheatreManager, researched potential donors and foundations online, and assisted with the preparation for and execution of BSCʼs annual gala and other special events. Additional responsibilities included hosting the elite donor lounge during show intermissions and designing invitations to special events and informative materials for donors.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted Sean Graney on a production of children's play Hana's Suitcase.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted Sean Graney on a production of Joe Orton's What the Butler Saw

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area

Assistant to Lou Jacob, Director of Peter Schaffer's Black Comedy

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Dramaturgy

Beginning in fall of 2017, I will be pursuing my MFA in Dramaturgy at Columbia University.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Medieval And Renaissance Studies

Attended Columbia University to obtain my MA in Medieval & Renaissance Studies with a specialty in the theatre of that period. My thesis.

Ba, Theatre And Performance Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Maroon Key Society, Dean's List, University Theatre Committee Within the Theatre and Performance.

Pgdip, Classical Acting

Activities and Societies: Nine Square Received in-depth training in the field of Classical Acting, especially focused on the Elizabethan.

Acting

I studied under Bill Esper in a two-year Meisner training program. While not a degree bearing program, Bill is one of the most widely.