Emily Dos Santos — Actor, Theatre Artist & Acting CoachEmilyDos Santos
Connecticut&NYCbasedactor,theatreartist,andfounderofSoftSpokenThunder.
The Narrative
Classically rooted. Fearlessly present.
Trained at LAMDA in London and the City College of New York, Emily moves between classical Shakespeare — Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Elm Shakespeare's Pericles, Valley Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew — and immersive devised work with Fever's Jury Experience, Grymm Studios, and Theatre for the New City.
As the founder of Soft Spoken Thunder, she bridges classical training with experimental ensemble work and coaches actors seeking the same emotional precision in their own craft.
Praise
In their wordsEmily is an intentional and intuitive performer. She makes subtle and deliberate choices that convey the emotional transitions a character experiences within a piece. In doing this, she skillfully captures the imagination of the audience and brings them deeper into the world of the play. When Emily is on stage you don't just watch the play. Emily's choices make you feel the play too.
I have directed Emily twice now and each time she gave a strong performance. The irony is that one was powerfully dramatic and the other broadly comic. She made each role distinctive and strong. She also managed to find nuance in farcical crying. That's talent.
Emily is a highly intelligent and imaginative actress; she makes excellent use of physicality; she is hardworking and dedicated; her performances are energetic, interesting and compelling.
I've had the pleasure of working with Emily on multiple productions now, and every time, she shows up and delivers. Her performances are consistently strong — she brings real commitment and presence to everything she does. But what really sets her apart is how generous she is as a scene partner. She's genuinely in it with you, listening and responding in a way that makes everyone around her better. Any production would be lucky to have her.
Meeting Emily for the first time one felt at ease. Her presence revealed warmth and intelligence and extremely generous both on and off stage. I would highly recommend Emily as a performer.
Roberson commands the stage as Beatrice, a force to be reckoned with.
Emily is a wonderful actress. She is always on time, very professional and brings good energy with her wherever she goes. I had the pleasure of doing the play Antigone with her and I find her to be a great talent. Good natured, kind, and just a joy to work with. She's just the best.
I've had the pleasure of working with Emily as an actor and a vocalist. She is a delightful and highly creative performer who brings a sense of truth and nuance to her work.
On Stage / On Screen
Selected productions & stillsSpecial Skills
- ◆Improv (advanced)
- ◆Accents: British RP, Southern American
- ◆Languages: English (fluent), Brazilian Portuguese (conversational)
- ◆Krav Maga (proficient)
- ◆Dance: Tap, Jazz (proficient)
- ◆Vocal Range: E2–E6
- ◆Sewing (proficient)
- ◆CT Driver's License
- ◆US Passport
Coaching FAQ
In-person or virtual?
Both are available. In-person sessions happen in Connecticut — I can come to your home, rehearsal space, or a mutually convenient studio. Virtual sessions run over Zoom with the same focus and energy as being in the room.
What should I expect?
This is Soft Spoken Thunder — we meet you exactly where you are. No pressure to perform, just space to explore. We might unpack a character's silence, find power in stillness, or build an audition strategy that feels like you. You will leave with something concrete and uniquely yours to carry forward.
Can I reschedule?
Yes. Life happens. Just give me 24 hours notice and we will find a new slot that works. Cancellations within 24 hours are appreciated only when necessary.
★★★★★
"I could say so many wonderful things about Emily, but for lack of space and words, I must stress the importance of how she interacts with others. She is patient, kind, compassionate, loving, and understanding, yet still upholds a professional boundary that many others cannot balance as delicately. I cannot recommend Emily and Soft Spoken Thunder enough!"
Nurturing the artist's intuition.
One-on-one coaching for performance, audition prep, and artistic development. Available in-person in Connecticut — I can travel to your home or rehearsal space — or virtually anywhere.
$50 / hour