Emily Cohen, Acting Instructor

Emily Cohen is a local actor, playwright, and stage combat choreographer. Originally from the Big Island of Hawai’i, she discovered her love for theatre while in high school when, on a dare, she auditioned for the school play. Emily graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a B.A. in Theatre and English (with an emphasis on creative writing). While in school, Emily dove into playwriting, acting, and discovered a passion for stage combat and has been hooked ever since.
 
As an actor, some favorite roles include: Callie in Stop Kiss, Peter Pan in Peter Pan, Thomasina in Arcadia, Julia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Nina in The Nina Variations, and being a part of the ensemble shows of 365 Days / 365 Plays and Anon(ymous). Some recent projects in which she has provided stage combat choreography include, 365 Days / 365 Plays, Water by the Spoonful, and Anon(ymous).
 
Lately Emily has been focusing on her writing, editing her second full length play, and working on a daily play project. Her first play, titled Buenas Noches Mamá was performed as a staged reading with Toy Boat Theatre.