Bio

Emery Cunningham is a dynamic and passionate performer originally from Cincinnati, OH, now thriving in Boston, MA. Currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Emery brings authenticity, versatility, and a deep love for storytelling to every role. Most recently, she played the Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts in Boston Conservatory’s Mainstage production of Alice By Heart. 

 

Recent Credits include Big Fish (Witch) at Commonwealth Artist Student Theatre, Les Miserables (Fantine) at Indian Hill High School, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania) at Indian Hill High School, Spamalot (Lady of The Lake) Indian Hill High School, Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon Zealotes) Indian Hill High School, Spelling Bee (Olive) at Indian Hill High School, The Wiz (Glinda/Dorothy U/S) at Boston Conservatory, Spelling Bee (Logainne, Mitch, Leaf U/S) at Boston Conservatory, Drowsy Chaperone (Trix) at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, original production/cast (Swing) of Acts of Love: Jason Robert Brown Review at Boston Conservatory, Alice By Heart (Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts) at Boston Conservatory, Dreamgirls (Effie White) at Boston Conservatory currently.

 

Emery Cunningham is a multi-talented artist and storyteller with a deep passion for all facets of the creative process. Her artistic journey began with the violin, which she has been playing for over 12 years. Throughout school, Emery was a dedicated member of her orchestra and spent four years performing with the esteemed Cincinnati Symphony Nouveau Chamber Players, honing her craft and developing a lifelong love for music.

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In addition to her musical pursuits, Emery is a versatile and collaborative theatre artist. She has directed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, assistant directed SpongeBob the Musical, and stage managed Next to Normal. Emery’s skills extend beyond leadership roles, as she has been an integral part of wardrobe teams and run crews for multiple productions. Her diverse experiences give her a unique perspective and appreciation for the collective effort it takes to bring stories to life.

Whether performing, directing, collaborating behind the scenes, or creating new art, Emery thrives on connecting with audiences and crafting meaningful narratives. To learn more about her work, follow her on Instagram @emery_cunningham_ or visit her website at emerycunningham.com for more.