Emily Michelle Walton

SAG-AFTRA | EMC

ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Emily.

I'm a Chicago-based actor originally from Kansas City, working primarily in classical theatre, with a nose for devising and developing new works.

I play women who are articulate, competent, and a little intimidating. Queens. Trusted advisors. Older sisters. They're used to being the smartest person in the room – and they’re usually the funniest. The authority of Michelle Dockery, the dry wit of Rose Byrne, and the emotional volatility of Sarah Snook.

Black-and-white studio portrait of actor Emily Michelle Walton wearing a blazer, seated with one knee raised and smiling softly at the camera.

Studio portrait of actor Emily Michelle Walton sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and looking thoughtfully to the side

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Studio portrait of actor Emily Michelle Walton wearing a brown blazer and trousers, seated on the floor against a dark background and looking at the camera.

Emily Michelle Walton as Camillo in The Winter's Tale at Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, extending one hand while wearing a Mycenaean-inspired costume.

Emily Michelle Walton as Gertrude in Hamlet at Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, wearing a patterned robe and standing outdoors at sunset.

Black-and-white studio portrait of actor Emily Michelle Walton sitting on a stool with one leg raised in a playful high kick, smiling with her eyes closed.

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WORK

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Jerry Christ

Mother Mary | KC Fringe Festival
Emily is currently appearing as Mother Mary in Jerry Christ, an irreverent new comedy imagining the forgotten brother of Jesus. Catch the production through July 25 as part of the 2026 KC Fringe Festival.
"The real stars of this show are the Marys, Emily Michelle Walton (Mother) and Grace Enochs (Magdalene)... They perfectly balanced believable, realistic interactions in a campy environment."
— Jamie Lin Pratt, KC Fringe Review

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The Comedy of Errors

Adriana | Utah Shakespeare Festival
Emily recently completed a multi-state tour with Utah Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare in the Schools program, performing Adriana in The Comedy of Errors and leading educational workshops for students throughout the Intermountain West.
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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (2024)

Gertrude & Camillo | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Emily toured the American West with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, performing Gertrude in Hamlet and Camillo in The Winter's Tale in free outdoor productions throughout Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, and Washington.

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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (2023)

Elbow & Queen Anne | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Emily made her Montana Shakespeare in the Parks debut as Elbow in Measure for Measure and Queen Anne in The Three Musketeers, touring free outdoor productions throughout the American West.

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