Emily Draffen - Theatre & Dance

About Emily Draffen

Emily Draffen received her B.F.A. in Acting from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. She first came to Memphis as an Associate Company Member with Playhouse on the Square and has remained active in the theatre community, performing with various local theatres including Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre. She is also a playwright. With years of experience in marketing and communications as well as the arts, Emily is happy to share and support the excellent work of this department.

Education

B.F.A. Acting, Minors in Musical Theatre and Writing - Drake University, 2011

Admitted

Member, Dramatists Guild

Honors and Awards

Teresa Jordan Emerging Local Playwright Competition, Germantown Community Theatre, Winner 2023
Ostrander Nomination for Best Original Script, 2024