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Em Hausmann is a director and theatre-maker based in NYC, with a focus on developing new works from emerging playwrights, composers, and creators. Their work typically includes elements and themes of queerness, gender exploration, magical realism, and over-the-top silliness/weirdness/camp. Em creates visually interesting, visceral, story-driven, immersive live performance experiences for audiences. They believe in the power of building community through theatre and in the importance of true collaboration to work towards a shared vision.
Em is Resident Director for Fresh Binder Productions, a cohort for TGNC+ playwrights to develop new works, and the Neurodivergent New Play Series, a monthly play reading series dedicated to presenting the works of neurodivergent playwrights. From 2023-2024 Em was the Director of Development for Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, where they helped to grow the company by reshaping its mission to producing works by/for LGBTQIA+ artists. Em is also an alum of the Moxie Arts Incubator's 2025 Directing Cohort and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). BFA: Molloy College/CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory.
Testimonials
"As a playwright, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a selection of directors, and have had varying degrees of long-standing connection with them after our project is done.
With Em, it’s never a question of, “Will I work with them again?”, but rather, “So, what’s next?” Em puts significant care into creating a safe environment for actors of all gender identities and backgrounds to explore new text, which in turn allows the playwrights they work with (such as myself) to see their work at their full potential. Plus, they have a wonderful sense of visual aesthetic and playfulness that makes any project soar. I am lucky to not only call Em a wonderful collaborator, but also, a dear friend."
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