![]() ![]() She holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Memphis, a BA in Theatre from Washington University in St. Prior to living in Houston, Emily’s other directing credits include Gulfshore Playhouse, Circuit Playhouse, Theatreworks/USA among others. She also served as guest director and adjunct faculty at Houston’s prestigious Rice University, and led several fundraising efforts for congenital heart disease. Emily will direct the 2023 HGO world premiere of Another City, a new opera that tells the true stories of un-housed Houstonians and those who aid them. Her role at HGO encompassed producing a vast scale of works, including the Telly Award-winning Star- cross’d opera web series. While a senior producer for Houston Grand Opera, Emily focused on community building through new work development of pieces with significance to the 3rd largest Metro in the US. Joining Human Race Theatre Company as the new Artistic Director realizes a dream come true for Emily, as the company’s mission echoes her own: to open the doors of art and creativity to all people through stories that reflect our shared humanity. Wells is an award-winning theatre director, creative producer and educator with over 25 years experience including a significant emphasis on new plays and musicals. We are excited to see the innovation, the artistry, and excellence she will bring to The Human Race both on stage and off.”Įmily N. “Emily is an extraordinary artist, an advocate for inclusiveness and community engagement, and has a strong vision for The Human Race’s future while embracing the success of the past. Wells will be leading The Human Race as the next Artistic Director,” said Board Chair Jaresha Moore Smith. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are so excited that Emily N. The Search Committee, comprised of artists, community leaders, Board members and Human Race staff voted unanimously to appoint Wells after a thorough nationwide search that began last summer. Wells as The Human Race’s next Artistic Director. The Human Race Theatre Company Board of Trustees, the Artistic Director Search Committee and Executive Director, Kappy Kilburn, are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily N. ![]()
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