Nemuna (she/her/hers) is an actor working in New York. She has an M.F.A. in Acting for American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and is originally from Sacramento, California. She has worked at regional theaters all over the country including Oregon Shakespeare Festival, PlayMakers Rep and Barrington Stage Company. She also teaches and is currently serving as a professor of acting at Hunter College in New York City. She is an acting coach in the New York/New Jersey area.
Artists have been hit hard during this covid-19 pandemic. This month, I Wish I Knew asks them how they're coping while staying creative and connected.
I Wish I Knew interviews Amanda Sager about being a Sound Engineer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festical, and the President of I.A.T.S.E. Local 154.
I Wish I Knew inteviews Christopher Henry Young about being a Swing in the hit musical Hamilton, how theater saved him, and how to make touring a success.
Victor Vazquez shares about his dedication to equity by supporting projects led or created by POC artists, women, and queer creators in NYC and globally.
I Wish I Knew dives into the head of it's creator Nemuna Ceesay. Fresh off tour as an actor's replacement, she discusses the hurdles and learning moments.
This week on I Wish I Knew, Sarah Lozoff discusses Intimacy Direction. She answers what it is, why it's so needed, and how to become an Intimacy Director.
I Wish I Knew interviews performer, artist and healer Allison Strickland about how artists can implement self-care when they're feeling the grind.
In the latest 'I Wish I Knew', Franzesca Mayer of Rubberlesque discusses what she wishes she had known before becoming a designer and wardrobe specialist.
JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, Artistic Director of Black Ops Theatre Company, discusses fostering community in Durham, NC, being a mom and freelance directing.
Trying to decide between NY, LA or Chicago? York Walker and Caitlan Taylor break down the pros and cons of being an artist in each city.
Ever wondered what it takes to become a successful director? Check out our interview with California-based director Jeffrey Lo in the latest 'I Wish I Knew'.
Deciding whether or not to get an MFA? Actress Shanelle Leonard discusses how she started in the theater and shares about her grad school journey!
I Wish I Knew talks to Tony nominated actor Michelle Wilson about what she wishes she knew before she started her successful acting career.
I Wish I Knew is dedicated to inspiring young artists and this week features Amy Anders Corcoran, a director sharing what she wishes she knew starting out.
Nemuna Ceesay interviews Sam White of Shakespeare in Detroit about her journey to success, hoping to motivate aspiring directors to follow their dreams!
10 questions for casting director Cathy Reinking. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews experts about their advice for aspiring young artists.
10 questions for Netflix's The Get Down actress, Stefanée Martin. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews artists about their journeys to success.