Why unintentionally snagging role in EMMA is coming full-circle for Webster grad

Lize Lewy as Harriet Smith in EMMA, the latest production by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Lize Lewy as Harriet Smith in EMMA, the latest production by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Photo credit The Rep

Lize Lewy did not heed the call to try out for "Emma," the production currently on stage at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. Lewy already had a full-time job working in development at Tower Grove Park.

She did agree to take a job at the Rep as a script reader, where she'd read scenes with the actors coming in for auditions. The next thing she knew, she was offered the role of Harriet Smith. Listen to Lewy describe why it was a full-circle moment for her:

Reviews for Lewy's performance call her charming, funny with great comedic timing and a scene stealer.

Emma is on stage at the Loretto Hilton Theater through Dec. 21st.

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