Emily was recently seen onstage at San Jose Playhouse in The Man of La Mancha, playing the roles of Antonia and Fermina.
“The Inquisition is at the heart of “Man of La Mancha,”but the San Jose Playhouse’s production expands the scope of the musical by using a more timeless setting. Emily Song is a standout as Antonia/Fermina with her gracefulness and lovely voice.” - Otto Coelho, TheatreStorm.com
“The sharpest aspects of the production lie in some of the individual voices that translate the heavenly score. “I’m Only Thinking of Him,” a personal favorite, always has the potential as a show stealer, and it does not disappoint here. Jim Ambler’s piercing Padre is matched beautifully with Emily Song’s syrupy-sweet vocals as Antonia and Katya Roemer’s more character-driven turn as the Housekeeper. F. James Raasch and his succulent pipes contribute much as Dr. Carrasco, a voice added to the harmonious reprise “We’re Only Thinking of Him.””- David John Chávez, mercurynews.com
Emily had the privilege to play one of her dream roles, Mei-Li, in Flower Drum Song at Palo Alto Players in 2019.
“The precocious Song as Mei-Li is wonderful. Song’s dynamic, understated sensibilities and buttery-sweet singing voice is fantastic with a clean, empathetic strength, and as an actor, she listens beautifully. So many of those around her have more to say and do, but it’s the listening she does that builds all of the truth she shares when it’s time to react.”
“Emily Song, the astonishingly talented high school senior who plays Mei-Li, shows skills beyond her years. We’re in awe from the show opener when, under a single spotlight wearing faded blue workers’ denims, she awakens us with “A Hundred Million Miracles.” Song is convincing as the innocent, hopeful immigrant looking for a better life.”
“The performances are top-notch across the board. Standouts include Emily Song as Mei-Li, who has a lovely groundedness, understated comic timing and a clear, effortless soprano.... We were left with an incredibly moving reflection of our local community as its best - people from different backgrounds, cultures and generations finding common ground. ”