Whit Emerson
Email: wjemerson at gmail dot com
Professional Theatre
The Gentleman from Indiana – Bob Skillet, Kedge Halloway, Doctor – Indiana Festival Theatre
As You Like It – Le Beau, Forrester – Indiana Festival Theatre
Deathtrap – Porter Miligram – Theatre UCF
No Sex Please, We’re British – Leslie Bromhead – Theatre UCF
Educational Theatre
Macbeth – Lennox, Old Siward- Indiana University
Pride and Prejudice – Sir Lucas, Mr. Gardiner – Indiana University
Oliver! – Mr. Brownlow- Starving Artist Studios
The Writes of Spring – Daniel – Orlando Repertory Theater
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – Scrooge – South Lake Community Arts Connection
Die Physiker/The Physicists – Isaac Newton – App. State University
Scapino! – Sylvestro – App. State University
The Beggar’s Opera – Matt of the Mint – App. State University
The Shape of Things – Phillip – The 4Players Troupe
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley – Christmas Present – App. State University
Boy’s Life – Jack – App. State University
The Hairy Man – The Hairy Man – Appalachian Young People’s Theatre
The Emperor’s New Clothes – Dim Witt – Appalachian Young People’s Theatre
A Dead Man’s Apartment – Al- App. State University
The Game of Chess – Constantine- App. State University
Society of American Fight Directors Certifications
Certified Advanced Actor Combatant by the SAFD.
Basic Pass in Sword & Shield by the SAFD.
Recommended Pass in Single Sword, Unarmed, Broadsword, and Knife by the SAFD.
Basic Pass in Unarmed and Rapier and Dagger by the SAFD.
Training and Education
PhD in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature: in progress at Indiana University
M.A. in Theatre Studies: University of Central Florida
B.A. in Theatre Arts: Appalachian State University
Directing- Joel Williams, Be Boyd, Mark Routhier, Ron Wainscott
Acting, State Combat – Leraldo Anzaldua, Adam McLean, Patrick Kelly, Dale McFadden
Special Skills
Florida Certified teacher (Chinese K-12, Drama 6-12), Stage Combat (acting, directing) Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Tai Chi experience, Moves well, Student film experience, Funny faces.
Directing Resume and C.V. Also Available