I am currently in London after closing my amazing journey with the arena stunt show, Jurassic World Live Tour. I began my time with a two week Jack Cole London Intensive. For six hours a day, five days a week, we dove in to the extremely athletic, yet functional technique of the late dance guru, Jack Cole. It is one of my FAVORITE styles of dancing, utilizing my athleticism from stunt work and artistry from dance. I will be here for two months training in dance, screen combat, and enjoying my favorite city with an amazing community of friends! I recently taught two children’s drop-in street jazz classes at the esteemed Pineapple Dance Studios - an exciting bucketlist moment!

My incredible 5 year journey with the touring arena stunt show, Jurassic World Live Tour, has come to a close in Mexico City in May 2024. I played the show’s lead heroine, Dr. Kate Walker and was our show’s Performance Captain.. I was part of the show’s original build in 2019 and its post pandemic remount in July of 2022- performing around North America from July 2022-May 2024. Along with fighting and acting in the show, I was hired to do the voiceover for my character, as well. I was our cast’s Performance Captain, which meant I put the show lineup together, helped maintain the storytelling integrity of the performers, assisted the Performance Director in their array of needs, and kept a pulse on the Spirit of the cast. I was trained under our amazing Performance Director and stepped in as PD for multiple performances when I was swung out of the show.

In August 2023, I returned to the esteemed Jacob’s Pillow to perform in honor of my late mentor Chet Walker. I was part of Alyssa Epstein’s restaging of Fosse’s iconic “Dancin Man” with permission from the Fosse Legacy Estate, and I performed a trio that Chet choreographed on me during my time at Jacob’s Pillow in 2017. It was surreal to return to The Pillow and have the chance to perform on the Inside Out stage as a professional & working artist. To be performing in a stunt show one weekend and dancing at Jacob’s Pillow in my Laducas the next, truly felt like my dreams playing out right in front of my eyes.

From February 2022 - June 2022, I did an amazing five month contract with Virgin Voyages as Dance Captain for the show build of “It’s a Ship Show!” on the Valiant Lady. I LOVED my experience and grew as a performer and leader during my time onboard. Show builds are where I thrive, and I was proud to be part of this one!

Follow along on my Instagram for the joy, lessons, and fun I’m finding in my daily life and on the job! That is truly the place to see what I am up to! My handle is @madisonembrey or head to this link: Instagram

I LOVE in-studio interviews, and after nine years of honing this craft, I really feel like this interview captures my authenticity whilst speaking on behalf of the show! Click photo for link to interview.

Thank you Joseph Planta for curating this podcast episode with thoughtful questions & curiosity. Click photo for link to article.