The Backstage 30

25. Emily Meade

Hometown: New York City
Representation: Innovative Artists; Authentic Management
Credits: “Boardwalk Empire” (TV); “Thanks for Sharing” (film)
Training: I went to the “Fame” school, LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York. I learned that overtraining can kill instinct and vulnerability.
Audition horror story: A few years ago, I auditioned for a part called “pushup bra girl.” I had to push up my boobs and put bronzer in my cleavage. I had one line, but I probably got more notes and criticism on that line than on any other audition. I walked home crying and wiping the bronzer out of my boobs.
If not an actor, would be: A criminal psychologist, or a con man, which I guess is an actor.