Emma Wade

Emma Wade is a Michael Chekhov Technique coach, teacher and director. She had the privilege to train closely for a decade under the mentorship of master acting teacher Lenard Petit and faculty at the Michael Chekhov Acting Studio in New York City.

Before his recent passing, Wade co-created and taught an experimental curriculum with Petit for actors internationally. This work included a deep research into archetypal imaginations and the utility of astonishment for the performing artist.

In 2022, Wade relocated to Linden, California, to literally live in a cherry orchard, where she and her partner took up management of the family farm. You can find them both farming cherries and walnuts most days at present. They are currently building a space on the farm for future theatre study, production development and performance.

Wade is delighted to connect and contribute to the Conservatory as a visiting lecturer in opera theatre in the fall of 2024.