Emma Berdie Donson grew up in Ossining, NY and graduated with a BFA in Acting (High Honors) from the University of Michigan.  Favorite roles include 9-year-old Edward and his mother Betty in Cloud Nine, Anna/Cecil in And Baby Makes Seven, and Amanda in For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls, which she had the great pleasure to perform for Mr. Durang before he passed.

 

She is the Executive Producer for the indie horror feature, Shot in the Dark, featuring her casting choice Jacqueline Toboni (Trubel on Grimm – NBC, Finley – L Word, Gen Q).  Shot in the Dark  is available on most platforms to watch now!  She is also the Executive Producer of Dating & Auditioning: the Web Series, 2014-2015, which she also directed and cast, featuring actor Zach Booth (Damages - FX) and Ron Raines (2012 Tony nom Follies, 3x Emmy nom Guiding Light - CBS).  She is an Executive Producer on The Universe(s) of Us, currently in late development. 

 

While living in NYC and LA, she hosted bi-weekly play/screenplay readings that facilitated the creation of new projects and artistic relationships.  These prestigious readings became a staple for many of NYC’s and LA's young creators, most of whom had been cast on Broadway, in National tours, film, TV, etc.  

 

She has had the good fortune to work with Christine Lahti (Chicago Hope, L&O SVU), Mark Cendrowski (Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement), Gregory Doran (RSC), Charles Haid (Hill Street Blues, Breaking Bad, ER), and Yuri Sardarov (Chicago Fire, Argo, Ides of March).​

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She loves spending sunny days outside with her 13 year old Fox Terrier rescue, Winifred (Winnie) and 3 year old Taco Terrier rescue Goose.

 

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