Emma Weller is a German American actor and creator based in NYC. Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, Emma graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts Performance & Minor in Dance from Boston University School of Theatre.
Since graduating in 2024, Emma has originated roles in 5 new plays. In December, she originated the Woman 1 track in Sheets by Nic Parker in the Upper West Side, NYC. She has filmed projects across the country. Most recently, a supporting role in indie feature Sleep With Me by French director Kook Ewo and a leading role in Chasing Sunshine, a SCAD thesis film now on the festival circuit.
As a creator, she writes, directs, choreographs, and provides intimacy coordination. Emma’s thesis film The Fairy House that she wrote, directed, and starred in completed a successful festival run, winning Best Cinematography, Best Student Film, and Outstanding Screenwriting Awards.
As a movement artist, she performs and choreographs for herself and others. Emma has returned to Boston University to choreograph for 4 shows in their BFA production season, and spent 7 weeks as a Substitute Professor for the first-year Movement course.
Emma’s mission is to craft stories and performances that inspire deep listening and presence with the world around us.
Upcoming Work!
Emma is playing Rosalind in As You Like It by William Shakespeare with Theatre Kapow at St. Anselm’s Shakespeare on the Green! Shows run July 16-26th in Manchester, NH.
Tickets are available here: https://www.anselm.edu/about/anselmian-hub/events/shakespeare-green-series-2026-you-it/july-17th-2026-0730pm
Emma is currently working on her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training with Three Sisters Yoga Studio!
Follow her on instagram @em.sophia !
Emma Weller
Acting | Movement | Film