Amber McNew is an actor and drag king based in Brooklyn, NY.
Amber McNew is an
actor and drag king.
Born between Texas and Louisiana, and raised by powerful Southern Matriarchs, Amber has spent her life creating and telling stories all over the country, from Utah to Wyoming, Florida, and New York City.
An MFA graduate of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Amber currently works in off-Broadway, regional, and digital spaces. She is drawn to new work, classics, DIY experiments, and anything that involves a patter song.
Amber’s work has been showcased at ART/NY, New Georges, The Gremlin Theatre, Theatre at Monmouth, American Stages, Asolo Rep, Columbia University, Bard College, NYU Tisch, Urbanite Theatre, The Players Theatre, The Sarasota Orchestra, Big Eddy Film Festival, and drag clubs across the country, among others.
‘‘The virtuosic McNew has been the highlight of this year’s repertory season.
Her remarkable and penetrating performance is an endurance feat of intelligence and embodiment.’’
-Portland Phoenix
