June 14, 2018 – December 1, 2018

For “handsome, clever, and rich” Emma Woodhouse, romance can be hit or miss. A self-declared matchmaker, Emma uses her considerable (and misguided) talents to find partners for her less-fortunate friends. Though she declares she’ll never marry, even Emma falls victim to the pitfalls of love in Jane Austen’s witty and charming tale.

I just saw Emma and the performance and experience was delightful!
Toni Schmiegelow

Saw it this week…it is FABULOUS!!
Valli Laneve

Cast

Zoe Speas

Zoe Speas

Emma Woodhouse

THIS SEASON:

David Anthony Lewis

David Anthony Lewis *

Mr. Woodhouse

David Anthony Lewis is an accomplished Actor with over 70 professional theatre credits A Christmas Carol 2024 is his 36th production with ASC.

Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston

George Knightley

Chris Johnston has over 20 years of theatre experience and more than 120 productions at the American Shakespeare Center.

  PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: 27 seasons and over 200 roles including Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2; Brutus in Julius Caesar; Iago in Othello; Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern …

Benjamin Reed

Benjamin Reed *

Mr. Weston

Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.

Jessika D. Williams

Jessika D. Williams *

Mrs. Anne Weston

THIS SEASON: Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Balthazar, Courtesan, Jailer, Messenger in The Comedy of Errors; Dance Captain. 

Shunté Lofton

Shunté Lofton

Harriet Smith

THIS SEASON: Anne Page, John Rugby in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Sir Walter Blunt, Lady Mortimer, Francis in Henry IV, Part 1; Aaliyah Essam in…

Allie Babich

Allie Babich *

Miss Bates

Allie Babich is an innovative performer and director whose bold vision and creative energy inspire captivating storytelling at ASC and beyond.

Brandon Carter

Brandon Carter *

Robert Martin

Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.

Meg Rodgers

Meg Rodgers *

Jane Fairfax

THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS

Greg Brostrom

Greg Brostrom *

Frank Churchill

THIS SEASON: Richard in RICHARD III

THIS SEASON: Emilia in THE MAN OF MODE

THIS SEASON: Simple, Nym, Robert, Fairy, Understudy in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Poins, Mortimer, Messenger, Archbishop, Understudy…

David holds a B.A. in Theatre Studies from the University of Wisconsin, an M.F.A. in Acting from Florida Atlantic University, and is currently pursuing an M.Litt degree in Mary Baldwin’s …

Artistic Team

Emma Whipday

Emma Whipday

Playwright

Dr. Emma Whipday is a playwright and academic. She is Lecturer in Renaissance Literature at Newcastle University, UK.

Stephanie Holladay Earl

Stephanie Holladay Earl

Director and Choreographer

Stephanie Holladay Earl is an accomplished actor, director, choreographer, & educator with over 15 years of experience, known for her impactful work.

Adrienne Johnson Butler

Adrienne Johnson Butler *

Assistant Stage Manager

Adrienne was the ASC’s Interim Production Manager.

Jenny McNee

Jenny McNee

Costume Designer

Jenny McNee joined the ASC in 2002 after studying in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Edinburgh, Scotland. She has designed and built nearly 100 shows (60 resident and touring shows, 35 holiday …

Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston

Music Captain/Director

Chris Johnston has over 20 years of theatre experience and more than 120 productions at the American Shakespeare Center.

Brandon Cook

Brandon Cook

Technical Director

Brandon comes to ASC directly from Connecticut. He has worked as a Technical Director in both professional theatre and concert venues. He looks forward to working in such a unique …

Lauren Ballard

Lauren Ballard

Properties Master

Lauren has been an actor at the American Shakespeare Center in 32 productions and is currently the Properties Master and Choreographer for the Summer/Fall Season.  She has a BA from …

Amanda Washington

Amanda Washington

Assistant Directing Intern

Amanda Washington is a current MFA directing candidate at the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her BA in Theatre with an emphasis in directing from Brenau University. This is …

Eily Hite

Eily Hite

Stage Management Intern

Eily Hite is a student of Indiana Wesleyan University from Converse, Indiana. Eily enjoys working alongside the stage management team as a summer intern at the ASC. She is grateful …

Andi Nealon

Andi Nealon

Stage Management Intern

Andi Nealon is currently working towards her BA in Theatre at the College of William & Mary. A Rockingham County native, she’s been an avid visitor to the Blackfriars for …

Devin Wright

Stage Management Intern

Favorite Shakespeare Play: King Lear Favorite Shakespeare Quote: My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, And I must pause till it come back to me. Biography Devin Wright …