Meet the Cast of A Christmas Carol's Past: Emily Muench

Meet Emily Muench

I was Martha Cratchit in A Christmas Carol back in 2012. Unfortunately, I was only able to do the show for one year since I was too old to audition the year after. Looking back, I will never forget what an amazing experience it was to be part of that production. It was such a unique opportunity to be in a professional production at that young of an age.

Now, I am 20 years old and I am a junior BFA Musical Theatre Major with a minor in music at Drake University. My love for theatre and performing has grown so much since coming to college and I’m super excited to start working in the industry in a year or so. Last year I had the opportunity to portray Beth March in Drake’s production of Little Women, and now that show holds a very special place in my heart. I’m currently in the ensemble of Pippin here at school, but I’m also very excited to be the hair and makeup designer and the dog wrangler/trainer. This show will definitely keep me busy this semester.

However, theatre isn’t the only thing occupying my time at school. Last year I started a club at Drake called Bulldog T.A.I.L.S. (Training Animals In Life Services). We are an on-campus organization that partners with local non-profits to train service dogs for veterans. I’ve discovered a passion for training these wonderful animals and I love to watch them learn and grow. It’s hard to give them up at the end of their training, but knowing that they’re going to someone who needs them makes it all worth it.

Also, break a “crutch” to this year’s cast and crew of A Christmas Carol! I can’t wait to see the show!