Emerson College Alumni Association

Alum and Massachusetts resident Marylee Fairbanks ’88 is the co-producer of two Tony Award-winning shows, “The Outsiders,” and “Kimberly Akimbo,” and co-host of the popular podcast Stages.

Read more about it in her Boston Globe interview here:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/08/08/boston-globe-shines-spotlight-on-marylee-fairbanks-88-the-outsiders-co-producer/

Alumni Spotted🔦:
Eephus, Carson Lund ‘13 directorial film debut, made it's premier at this year's Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. Shot outside of Boston, the film features the talents of several Emerson alum both in front of and behind the camera and was very well received at the festival. 👏🦁
Director: Carson Lund ’13
Producer: Tyler Taormina '13
Kevin Santucci: Tim Taylor ‘14
Cinematographer: Greg Tango ’13
Grip: Nelson Ramm ’13
Kevin Santucci: Tim Taylor ‘14
Bill Belinda: Russ Gannon ’89
Grip: Nelson Ramm ’13

Jeffrey Greenhawt ’68, LHD ’23, a media executive and longtime Emerson College Trustee who, during his 12 years as Chair of the Board, oversaw one of the most dynamic periods in the College’s history, died August 6, 2024, in South Florida. He was 78.
Read more about his legacy here:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/08/09/trustee-emeritus-jeffrey-greenhawt-remembered-as-champion-of-college/

🎉✨ Join us in celebrating 10 incredible years of Emerson Los Angeles on Sunset! 🌇

We’re thrilled to honor Founding Director Kevin Bright '76, LHD '11, and everyone who has contributed to ELA’s success.

Enjoy bites, beverages, and a special performance by Miguel Cervantes '99, star of Hamilton. 🎭🎤

Don't miss this unforgettable night with Emerson leadership, alumni, and friends. Let’s make memories and celebrate our vibrant community together! 🥂🎉

📅 RSVP now and join us on this special occasion!
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Edlin Ortiz '21 is a Mexican-American writer from Santa Ana, CA. She received her MFA in Writing for Film and TV in 2021. Since then, she has written a children’s book for Disney Publishing based on Pixar's Coco and worked for Spotify’s true-crime podcasts. Also, she staff writer on Disney's first Latinx animated show, Primos, now streaming on Disney+! Congrats on all of your success so far Edlin!

By day, Alexa Lash, MA ’11, leads the creative department of an international company that names new products. By night, she strums the guitar, and sings her award-winning lyrics.
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/07/24/whether-naming-drugs-or-writing-songs-mines-life-creativity/

Earlier this week at Emerson Los Angeles we had a group of alumni come together to discuss their paths into the entertainment industry, their experience working on these hit shows, and some industry tips. The panel included Terry Matalas '98, Judalina Neira '04, and Katherine Shimizu '08. The rest of the panel included Jongnic Bontemps, Roanne Tan, Gui Agustini, Marion Spates and Kevin Winston.

Thank you for coming out and the great turnout!

Dozens of Emerson alumni working in television and emerging media were nominated for Emmy Awards on Wednesday, July 17, including some familiar names and first-time appearances. Congrats to all the nominees! 👏🎉💜🏆
Read more here: https://today.emerson.edu/2024/07/18/emerson-alums-rack-up-emmy-nominations/

Kevin McKeon '07, Senior Vice President of Production at Mattel Films, was recently at Emerson Los Angeles 🦁💛💜

Calling on all our talented alumni musicians! Please send us a link to your music so we can add it to our official Emerson Alumni Spotify playlist. 🎼🎧🎤 Thank you to our fellow alum Elizabeth Apple '22 over at the Iwasaki Library for reigniting the request for more alumni music.
Check it out now:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cp7FGNx3IwSAr7Lszfr4a?si=6991fd6301454271

Are you in the Boston area and need something to do this weekend? The New York Times included the unCommon Stage and Harpoon beer garden on a list of weekend “Things to Do” in Boston, among other summertime attractions in the city.
Read more: https://today.emerson.edu/2024/07/10/new-york-times-highlights-uncommon-stage-garden/

You don’t need to leave Emerson College's backyard to have a great time this weekend at the Emerson UnCommon Stage on Boston Common.
Read more and see the full schedule here:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/07/02/dont-miss-cultural-fireworks-at-emerson-uncommon-stage/

Between starring in a one-person play in Connecticut, and staging her own original play, Salvage, in Maine, Lena Kaminsky ’98 is very busy.
Read more: https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/24/town-dump-inspires-kaminsky-98-to-salvage-play/

Alumni Spotted 🔍: Mackleen's film "The Last Phone Call" was selected for the Best Short Film category at the Roxbury International Film Festival. The film aired last week in the Family Dynamics section. 🎞 🍿 🙌

TikTok? Instagram? Facebook? X? Mastodon? Snapchat???
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/05/twitter-xed-out-how-are-journalists-using-social-media-now/

The clock is ticking ⏰ ! Show your support for LGBTQIA+ students today by making a gift to the Emerson Pride Fund before June ends. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Give today:
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/45719/donations/new

Elaine McMillion Sheldon, MFA ’13 kicked off the 37th season of PBS’ “POV” nonfiction series with her award-winning hybrid documentary that follows a coal miner’s daughter through Appalachia yesterday.
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/24/alums-award-winning-doc-king-coal-kicking-off-next-pov-season/

Celebrate Pride Month with us by supporting our LGBTQIA+ student organizations. Join us as we reinforce their efforts on campus by making a gift to the Emerson Pride Fund today!
Give today:
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/45719/donations/new

Lindsay Decker ’24, Matt Berry ’24 and Alaina Reyes ’24, were flown out to Los Angeles to visit comedian/actor/producer Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Productions studios.
Read more: https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/13/hartbeat-pitch-contest-raises-bce-profile-introduces-next-gen-writers-to-hollywood-execs/

Eric Cornell’s ’05 Cornice Productions and Marylee Fairbanks ’88 were part of the production team of ‘The Outsiders’.
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/17/the-outsiders-nets-emersonians-tony-awards/

Last week, students, alumni, and friends attended a special advanced screening of the film Puffing Iron here at Emerson Los Angeles! Several alumni were involved in the production—love to see Emersonians helping Emersonians! 💪💜Congrats to all the alumni involved, including:

- Writers/Directors/Producers: Grant Rosado ‘21 & Chris Rodriguez ‘21
- Executive Producers: Jeff Greenhawt ‘68, Vin Di Bona ‘66, Kevin S. Bright ‘76 and Enzo di Bonaventura ‘20
- Line Producer: Eric Mauri ‘22
- Director of Photography: Taelon Ratliff ‘20
- Supporting Actor: Andrew Filipiuk ‘22
- 1st Assistant Director: Camilo Vilaplana ‘20
- Gaffer: Joe Dirienzo ‘21

Seventeen Emerson alumni and one faculty member took home awards, as did several WEBN student reporters. Congrats to everyone!
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/12/emersonians-have-good-night-at-new-england-emmys/

Here are a few photos from this past weekend's informal event in LA hosted by Shaun Clarke, MFA '12 and Linda Reisman.

Michael Joosten ’05 says the phrasing and style is the closest thing to his own voice of any book he’s written.
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/06/04/joosten-05-presents-the-gay-icons-guide-to-life/

From the Campus Tour to the Meet Me at the Wall reception and the Remembrance Service, Emersonians reconnected for reunions and forged new connections with fellow alumni. If you missed this year’s Alumni Weekend, we hope you will join us next year or at an event in your city!

As the saying goes, the EVVYs must go on. And thanks to David G. Breen ’78 and his company VDA, the EVVYs, which went on May 10, were extremely professional.
Read more:
https://today.emerson.edu/2024/05/20/alumni-board-member-breen-78-lends-expertise-mentorship-to-evvys/

Learn how to communicate for maximum impact - in both workplace and academic settings.
Join us next week:
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