A seasoned marketing, production, and content strategist with a decade-long journey in ​the vibrant world of entertainment I have a flair for crafting compelling narratives and ​innovative marketing campaigns. Fueled by a fervent dedication to the power of ​storytelling, I've carved a path marked by a blend of creativity and strategic prowess.

Outside of work, I share my life with my husband and our beloved senior chihuahua mixes, ​Clifford and Bruno. I channel my passion for craftsmanship into an Etsy shop, where I meld ​traditional woodworking techniques with laser cutting technology to create unique home ​decor and as a licensed travel advisor I specialize in boutique, pet-friendly travel.

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“take me to the taper”

Showcasing the Mark Taper Forum's Legacy and Impact

A multi-faceted marketing campaign to increase subscribers ​to the Mark Taper Forum. Utilizing original video content, ​digital advertising, out-of-home ads, and strategic ​partnerships, we aimed to showcase the Forum as a premier ​destination for immersive theatrical experiences.

Winner!

2020 Telly Awards

GOLD WINNER: Mixed Media — Social Video

BRONZE WINNER: Social Video General-Arts & Entertainment

Five videos were produced as a part of the larger campaign:

• “Where Legends Are Made” (above)
  
• An animated video that features the significant history of ​past Taper shows.
  
• “What the Taper Means to Me: Artists
  
• Interview series shot on the Taper stage featuring Taper ​artists sharing what the theatre means to them.
  
• “What the Taper Means to Me: Audience (top left)
  
• Second video in the series, featuring Taper audience ​members sharing what the theatre means to them.
  
• Drone Video
  
• Exploring the Taper and new Music Center Plaza via ​drone.
  
• "Taper Talks" (bottom left)
  
• A new interview video series featuring poet Yazmin ​Monet Watkins
  

Production and Creative: Emyli Gudmundson, Kyle Hall | Creative Director for Marathon DGTL:

Chris Morrissey | Videographer (Marathon): Justin Namon, Alexander Bergman | Editor (Marathon): ​Wenquan Pan

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Behind the Scenes Magic

Brand awareness and fundraising video campaign to turn the spotlight to all of the people off stage that bring theatre to life ​everyday at Center Theatre Group, both before the world paused in March 2020 and after we were able to raise the curtain again in ​Fall 2021.

• A Day in the Life – February 2020 (below left)
  
• A glimpse into each and every department at CTG, showcasing those behind the scenes that make ​the onstage magic possible.
  
• Together Again – Fall 2021 (below right)
  
• When we were able to open the theatre doors again after the pandemic, we revisited all the ​departments to see what they were working on.
  

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MIKE BIRBIGLIA:

The Old Man + the Pool

Making a Splash

By leveraging exclusive video footage featuring celebrity guests in attendance, our ​campaign made this show the place to be. Shooting high quality, engaging video content of ​the show itself also helped highlight the show as a comedy special with a theatrical twist.

• Opening Night Red Carpet Video (below)
  
• I conducted all red carpet interviews and gathered audience testimonials, capturing firsthand ​enthusiasm and feedback.
  

Director, Writer, & Producer: Emyli Gudmundson | Video Production & Editing: Cinevative | ​Featuring Mike Birbiglia in 'The Old Man and the Pool' directed by Seth Barrish.

Fun Fact

I pioneered the company's inaugural, dedicated Steadi-cam shoot ​for B-roll, bringing the camera and subsequently the viewer ​onstage with the performer for an incredibly engaging, scroll-​stopping video.

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2:22 – A GHOST STORY

Theatre of the Supernatural

Diving into the supernatural world of "2:22 A Ghost Story" was an adventure in marketing. We spooked audiences ​with tantalizing teasers, jump scares, and mysterious hints, immersing them in the eerie atmosphere of the play. By ​leaning into the spooky vibes, we hooked their interest and got them excited to experience the spectral thrills ​waiting for them onstage.

• Teaser Trailer (above, left)
  
• Before there was video footage available from the show, ​I used our cast photography to create a TV spot/ teaser ​trailer.
  
• Video Trailer (above, right)
  
• I produced a four camera shoot to capture footage of ​the show and scripted this teaser to be used in digital ​advertising and social media.
  
• TikTok “If You Like...” (far left)
  
• As an entirely new play, we wanted to hint at what the ​show is similar to without revealing any of the details.
  
• Opening Night Testimonials (left)
  

Video Director, Writer, & Producer: Emyli Gudmundson | Video Production & Editing: Cinevative ​Featuring Constance Wu, Anna Camp, Adam Rothenberg, and Finn Wittrock in '2:22 A Ghost Story' ​Directed by Matthew Dunster

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social first

Elevating Our Social Presence

With our social media team, I spearheaded the transformation from neglecting TikTok to ​pioneering innovative content tailored exclusively for the platform.

• “Everybody’s Talking About Jaime” Cast Interview (far left)
  
• The musicals leads, Layton Williams and Bianca del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6) ​interview each other
  
• Wes Anderson at the Costume Shop (left center)
  
• Following the popular ‘Wes Anderson’ TikTok trend, we toured our incredible prop and costume shop.
  
• 1776 Red Carpet (right center)
  
• I conducted opening night red carpet interviews with the cast and audience of 1776 asking them questions about. ​the signing of the Declaration of Independence
  
• The Secret Garden Pretty Girls (far right)
  
• Weekly, I sent our performing casts ideas of TikTok trends to try and bring the audiences backstage. This is The Secret ​Garden cast flawlessly executing the “Pretty Girls” trend.
  

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a transparent musical

Spotlight on 'A Transparent Musical'

In our marketing campaign, we highlighted the musicals fresh take on a beloved TV show, featured our incredibly talented, ​diverse cast, and invited audiences behind the scenes. Through teasers and sneak peeks, we showcased the creative process, ​promising an immersive experience for all.

• “Chosen Family” – Rehearsal Video (top left)
  
• A new trend in musical theatre marketing was showing performers in rehearsal. This helps tease out the songs and musical ​style if it’s a new musical and the incredible talent of the cast. Our first video for this show was Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag ​Race) performing “Chosen Family” with the cast.
  
• Creative Team Interview Video (bottom left)
  
• One of the best ways to talk about new work is to hear directly from the people who made it. I had the pleasure of ​interviewing writers Joey Soloway, Faith Soloway, and MJ Kauffman about their work.
  
• Opening Night Video (top right)
  
• Featuring a star studded red carpet of LGBTQ+ celebrities, I conducted interviews to generate excitement for the show.
  
• B-Roll Montage (bottom right)
  
• A compilation of four songs from the musical to showcase the show’s humor, gravity, emotion, and hope.
  

Key Competencies

Strategy • Video Production • Interviewing • Creative Vision • ​Event Coverage • Scheduling

Results

• Surpassed advance ticket sales goals by 143%

• 7% increase in followers following rehearsal video release

Director, Writer, & Producer: Emyli Gudmundson | Video Production & Editing (Rehearsal Video):Cinevative | Video Production (Interview Video): HMS | Featuring the company and writers ​of 'A Transparent Musical' Directed by Tina Landau

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the secret garden

Regrowing The Secret Garden

For 'The Secret Garden,' our campaign embraced timeless ​nostalgia, enchanting audiences with captivating imagery and ​engaging video content. We crafted a journey into the magical ​world of the secret garden, enticing viewers to rediscover the ​wonder of this beloved classic.

• B-Roll Montage (right)
  
• Using steadicam video on stage combined with live ​performance footage, we created this montage to ​showcase the most memorable moments of The Secret ​Garden.
  
• ‘Hold On’ performed by Julia Lester (below)
  
• In addition to the montage, we release three full song ​videos including ‘Hold On’ performed by Julia Lester ​(‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”)
  

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Reviving The Secret Garden:

Orchestrating a captivating marketing photoshoot ​from inception to execution and blending nostalgia ​with innovation.

Creative Direction, Production, & Styling: Emyli Gudmundson | Pictured: Sierra ​Boggess, Julia Lester, and Sadie Reynolds | Photography by: Kim Newmoney | ​HMU: Michelle Quaranta | Location: Huntington Gardens | Additional ​Retouching & Composition: Deanna McClure

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Respect the Recipe:

Inspired by the description of a woman ‘who may or ​may not be the devil’ running a roadside sandwich ​restaurant, our collaborative effort with production ​designers aimed to evoke intrigue and leave a ​lasting impression.

Creative Direction & Production: Emyli Gudmundson | Pictured: Tamberla Perry | Photography by: Kim Newmoney | MUA: ​Michelle Q Beauty | Wigs: Shaunte Williams | Costumes: Jennifer Moeller with Rashon Wilson, Caylyn Dabney | Retouching & ​Composition: Deanna McClure

The Comedian in the Pool: Showcasing Mike Birbiglia's comedic ​brilliance through an innovative photoshoot concept.

Creative & Production: Emyli Gudmundson | Pictured: Mike Birbiglia | Photography by: ​Kim Newmoney

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2:22 – A GHOST STORY

Production: Emyli Gudmundson | Pictured: Constance Wu, Anna Camp, Adam Rothenberg, Finn Wittrock | Photography ​by: Luke Fontana, Maxwell Poth, Joan Marcus | HMU & Grooming: Rachel Burney, Marissa Marino, Jenni Novac, ​Madison McClain, Bridget Brager, Molly Greenwald | Retouching & Composition: Deanna McClure, Javier Vasquez

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King james

A Slam Dunk: Spearheading the conceptualization process and overseeing ​post-production, we crafted a compelling vision to convey the narrative, evoke ​emotions, and showcase the cast on a dynamic set. The resulting photography, ​adopted as key art for the Broadway run of 'King James,' reflects the success of ​our collaborative efforts in visual storytelling.

Featuring Abbott Elementary’s Chris Perfetti

Creative Direction & Production: Emyli Gudmundson | Pictured: Chris ​Perfetti, Glenn Davis | Photography by: Luke Fontana | Costume Design: ​Samantha C. Jones | Scenic Design: Todd Rosenthal | Retouching & ​Composition: DeannaMcClure, Javier Vasquez

Inspiration

Final Photo

Broadway Key Art

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campaign strategy

TodayTix Group branded deck designed to excite and align all in-house subject matter experts around top Q1 events and goals. View full deck ​here. (Pricing and goals have been removed).

Key Competencies

Strategy • Campaign Planning • Presentations • Process ​Standardization • Team Leadership

Results

• Campaign for ‘KATE’ achieved 457% of sales goal

• ‘KATE’ digital ad created after this presentation was top ​performing ad running in North America for the next month.

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campaign strategy

Brand overview deck for ‘The Box by Dr Ava; Summer ‘21’ a client of Dia Creative. View full deck here.

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campaign strategy

View full marketing plan for 'The Secret Garden' HERE

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Photoshoot inspiration

Deck used to present plan, inspiration, and overview for a photoshoot for The Secret Garden. View full deck here and final shoot here.

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project recap

Project pitch deck template for Two Dog Circus, to update as needed by the client. View full suite of templates for Two Dog Circus here.