Hey there! I’m Ellen Mimi Schlecht (also known as “Mimi”, “Memez”, or “EMS”) I am a multi-hyphenated theatre artist from Delaware (currently based in Brooklyn, NY) who also specializes in digital communications/social media management + design!
I recently graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Drama and BA in Politics.
I am currently pursuing my Masters in Arts Politics at the NYU Dept. of Arts & Public Policy.
During undergrad, I studied with Playwrights Horizons Theater School and the Atlantic Acting School (where I fell in love with Suzuki movement training). I love to direct, write, act, and also consider myself a producer!
Throughout my life, I have been drawn to theatre as a form of community building. My artistry is rooted in a deep commitment to collaboration, experimentation, and love. Recently, I assistant directed Tisch Drama Stage’s production of “RENT” alongside Orion Johnstone, which highlighted the protest themes within the musical and further explored the Tompkins Square Riots. I also performed in the Verbatim Performance Lab’s “that’s not supposed to be happening”, exploring the struggles and evils of NYC housing. Currently, my fascination lies in the exploration of whether or not art can ever truly be non-political and how art and arts administration can play a role in policy-making and community. My favorite form of theatre is documentary theatre, but I also love a classic golden age musical (especially when they are revamped to speak to our current political climate). I love listening to music, going to museums, and appreciating the many forms of art that naturally exist within the landscape of New York City.
totally going to be the next
famous delawarean?
