NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Back by popular demand, Crystal R. Emery returns to the Bregamos Theater for a powerful night of storytelling and comedy on Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m. “Stand Up with Crystal R. Emery” will see the New Haven-area resident, known for her work in theater and film, bring her sharp take on the absurdity of life at the center of the “ism” vortex of racism, sexism and ableism. Emery returns to the stage after a sold-out performance at the same venue in April.
The multihyphenate — director, producer, author, speaker and nonprofit chief — does it all despite being a quadriplegic. She recently set her sights on comedy, taking to the stage for the first time in January, brought on by popular comic Michelle Buteau, and later by comedy titan D. L. Hughley.
“How do you do stand-up comedy when you can’t stand up?” Emery quipped. “I’ve never let my disability define me and this is another way to share my life’s story.”
Emery has recently had another first, becoming a novelist with Without a Trace, a contemporary coming-of-age story about a Hartford teen named Tanya, whose life is turned upside down when an enigmatic figure from her past reappears years later. Copies of Without a Trace will be available for purchase at the Bregamos Community Theater and is also available in paperback on Amazon and on Kindle.
The Bregamos Community Theater is located at 491 Blatchley Avenue in New Haven. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://shorturl.at/wuh1d.
For more information on Emery, visit www.crystalremery.com.
ABOUT CRYSTAL R. EMERY
Crystal R. Emery is a powerhouse in the arts, blending comedy, writing, filmmaking and social activism into one dynamic career. With four books and writing credits in major outlets like TIME.com, Variety, and HuffPost, Emery brings wit, wisdom and urgency to her work. She is the Founder and CEO of URU The Right to Be, Inc., a nonprofit content production company dedicated to creating narratives that push for a more equitable society. Her film Black Women in Medicine premiered theatrically and aired nationally on public television.
Emery is also a comedic force to be reckoned with, blending sharp humor with powerful truths in her stand-up. A quadriplegic, she has turned personal and societal challenges into comedy gold, leaving audiences both laughing and reflecting. Emery is breaking barriers in every field she touches. And the best part? She’s just getting started!
Watch some of her comedy below!
