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Emily Johnson-Erday

Emily Johnson-Erday

  • She/Her
  • Biography

    Emily Johnson-Erday is an award-winning songwriter, an actor-musician, and composer. A Theater Kid raised in the old-time music community, she's excited to explore the intersection of American folk music and musical theater.

    Emily holds a BFA in drama from UNC Greensboro, and is a composer in the BMI Musical Theater Writer's Workshop. She's proud to be the music director and resident 'banjo-pickin' elf' of the nerdy immersive show The Fantasy Tavern!

    Professional Experience

    • Off Broadway
    • Regional
    • Concerts/Cabaret
    • TV/Film
    • Tours
    • Bachelor’s Degree

    Regions

    • NYC/Tri-State Area
    • Carolinas

    Interested in touring?

    • Yes

    Maestra Expertise

    • Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
    • Theatrical Composer (Music only)
    • Theatrical Lyricist
    • Music Assistant
    • Songwriter
    • Singer/Songwriter
    • Vocal Arranger
    • Instrumentalist/Pit Musician

    Primary Instruments

    • Banjo
    • Guitar - acoustic
    • Voice

    Additional Instruments

    • Mandolin
    • Ukulele

    Software

    • GarageBand

    Additional Skills

    • Actor-Musician
    • Singer/Performer