New Writers at 54! Murphy Taylor and Emerson Mae Smith at Feinstein's/54 Below

Identical twin transgender women, Murphy Taylor and Emerson Mae Smith are well versed in idiosyncrasy. Returning to Feinstein’s/54 Below after their solo show debut last August, they invite you to gather in the cold light of the new year for stories of violence and vengeance, guides on romancing your local spirit, and dealing with relatives deadnaming you on Christmas Eve. 

Murphy is a NEO award-winning composer/lyricist whose work has been featured in the Women of the Wings and Writers Launch concert series. Emerson, the playwright half of the twin-hood, created her one woman show Watchdog, as well as the post apocalyptic horror play Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? Together they wrote the musical Elektric, a trans woman-centered adaptation of the Elektra tragedy and Radio, a short musical horror film about an affected young woman’s relationship with the ghost haunting her gym. 

Murphy and Emerson create dark, haunted worlds with their words and music, which echo the dark haunted world we live in today. Join them and some special guests to find hope and beauty within that darkness.

New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at Feinstein’s/54 Below showcasing exciting work by today’s hottest emerging voices, curated by Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Tepper and Assistant Programming Director Alexa Spiegel. 

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.