Atra Emanuel Asdou

Writer & Editor Ensemble Member @Lookingglass Theatre Company

Chicago, IL, US

My first production at Lookingglass was 2013\'s \"Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo\" where I performed as Hadia. In 2016 and 2018, I went on to \"Blood Wedding\" and \"Hard Times.\" In 2016, I became an artistic associate, developing content across channels and aid in the development of plays. 20••••23, I became a Writer in Residence for my play \"Iraq, But Funny.\" In 2024, I was promoted to Ensemble Member, creating higher-level content for the theatre in the form of stage plays and marketing copy.My duties over the years have included- Aiding in revenue creation by producing educational collateral and public content -Writer of a MapFund Grant-winning play \"Iraq, But Funny\"- debuting at Lookingglass summer 2025- Researching, pitching, creating, and developing content and creative marketing ideas with my team, leading projects from ideation to final product-Working across departments to produce content and multiple, simultaneous projects for a variety of channels (stage plays, promotional videos, ads, emails, presentations, socials, speeches, B2B, B2C, and community outreach)- Contributing to the health of the company by attending Ensemble meetings, participating in task forces, and ideating healthy practices through communal leadership- Writing, editing, and workshopping scripts and pitches-Showcasing original, innovative works to high-profile gala attendees, helping to fundraise over for our non-profit company, growing audiences, and engaging new and seasoned subscribers- Acting, Writing, Directing

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre and English