Who is this girl?
Warm, quick to laugh, and optimistic, Emma Benson is a 'class clown' who grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire, and is a New England girl at heart. She has one little sister, two supportive parents, and two equally supportive labradoodles. As a kid, Emma loved to perform so much that one time she sang 'The Sun'll Come out Tomorrow' at a wedding between two fourth graders, which she was also officiating. (Let the record show, they had NOT asked her to sing, and she severely annoyed the bride.)
Since graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2018, Emma has worked on three national tours, a number of regional contracts, workshops with the Broadway team for 'Mrs Doubtfire', and belting 80s rock with Syd Norman's Pourhouse onboard Norwegian Cruiselines.
For her biggest highlight, Emma spent eighteen months as the 'Swiss Army knife' of swings at Heathers the musical Off-Broadway.
Outside of performing, Emma is passionate about:
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True Crime
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Dessert
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Fitness
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Rent the Runway
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Podcasts
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Travel
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Law and Order SVU
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SNL
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Italian Food
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Theme parties
Headshot and Resume
Digital Resume
Midwestern Surfer Punk
(Heathers)
Principal Singer - (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Bebe (A Chorus Line)
Heather MacNamara
(Heathers)
Mrs. Claus (Rudolph)
Ensemble (Something Rotten '18)
Ms Fleming
(Heathers)
Martha Dunstock
(Heathers)
Ensemble (Holiday Inn)
Alison (Beehive)
Suzy Cupcake (Elf on the Shelf)
Ensemble (Something Rotten '24)
Recent News
OFF-BROADWAY DEBUT
For 18 months, from the first rehearsal until the closing date in October 2026, Emma was a swing in the smash Off-Broadway hit: "HEATHERS". She covered the six person ensemble, along with three principal characters.. Emma went on for all nine roles that she covered and brought nuance and originality to every character she covered. She executed split tracks across every possible arrangement of the ensemble, including taking on split tracks that swapped genders mid song. She proved herself as a capable swing, and was considered the 'Swiss Army knife' of this production.
List of roles covered:
Stoner Chick, Hipster Dork, Preppy Stud, Young Republicanette, New Wave Party Girl, Beleaguered Geek, Heather MacNamara, Martha Gunstock, Ms. Fleming.
54 Below
Emma made several appearances at the famous cabaret club this summer.
Emma takes on 'My Days'
Singing from 'The Notebook' at Safe Space Manhattan.
Teaching
Current Classes:
The Studio in New Canaan CT:
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Beginner Tap
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Beginner Tap/Jazz
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Intermediate Tap/Jazz
Rising Stars Performing Arts in Norwalk CT
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Core Fusion and Technique
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Musical Theatre Mock Audition Class
Emma Benson is also a teacher
Emma is available for teaching, coaching, and one on ones with students in the New York or Connecticut area. She specializes in musical theatre dance styles, pre college coaching, material selection, and working with enthusiastic students hoping to pursue a career in the arts.
Email emmabenson603@gmail.com for bookings!
If you want to reach Emma:
"Call me beep me"
