Emily Promise Allison
Program Leader (Ages 9-10)
Emily is the leader of our Theatre Program (Ages 9-10), where she works with participants to learn the basics of theatre as they create a play from scratch. Emily works with participants to learn storytelling, performance, design, and direction.
Bio
Emily Promise Allison is a Canadian (Newfoundland/Alberta) conceptual artist whose work radiates creativity, curiosity, and a deep love for the surreal. Through photography, sculpture, and performance, she crafts captivating images that blur the line between reality and the dream world, inviting viewers into spaces filled with magic and wonder. Her art embraces metaphysical and dreamlike qualities, exploring the mysteries and beauty of the human experience.
For Emily, the imagination is not just a tool—it's a vital sense, akin to sight or hearing. She believes it allows us to uncover or create momentary magic, even in the most structured and logical systems. Her work often celebrates the oddities of existence, highlighting the strange and captivating absurdity of life.
Playfulness and wonder are at the core of her practice. She encourages her audience to revel in the unknown, questioning the boundaries between the real and the fantastical. In doing so, Emily brings joy, humor, and a sense of enchantment to everyday moments, transforming them into something extraordinary. Her art reminds us all to embrace the weird, to celebrate the unexpected, and to never lose our curiosity.
Since 2007, Emily has been a vibrant force in the world of youth performance, guiding young people across Europe and North America in their artistic journeys. With a flair for the dramatic and a passion for teaching, she’s not just an educator—she’s a master of unlocking the limitless potential of imagination. Emily firmly believes that imagination is more than just daydreaming; it’s a vital sense that lets us uncover the hidden magic within ourselves and the world around us. Through her playful yet profound approach, she invites students to explore who they are, ask the big questions, and dive headfirst into the boundless possibilities of creative expression.
Her work as a mentor is fueled by the joy of collaboration, as she creates spaces where young minds can flourish and take bold risks in their storytelling. She’s dedicated to empowering the next generation, helping them find their unique voices and build unshakable self-confidence through the whimsical, curious, and transformative power of the dramatic arts. Whether on stage or off, Emily’s commitment to sparking curiosity and fostering connection continues to inspire young performers to imagine and create new worlds, one theatrical adventure at a time.