Introduction
Peter Dinklage, the Emmy Award-winning actor, is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. However, his wife, Erica Schmidt, is also a notable figure in the theater world. Erica Schmidt is a renowned theater director who has made a name for herself in the industry. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Erica Schmidtโs career and accomplishments.
Early Life and Career
Erica Schmidt was born in the United States in 1975. She attended Vassar College, where she studied theater. After completing her education, she began working in the theater industry. Schmidtโs early work included directing and writing plays for off-Broadway productions.
Directing Career
Schmidtโs directing career took off in the early 2000s when she directed the play โDebbie Does Dallasโ at the Jane Street Theatre. The play was a huge success, and Schmidtโs direction received critical acclaim. She went on to direct several other plays, including โHumor Abuseโ and โAll the Fine Boys.โ
Collaboration with Peter Dinklage
Schmidt and Peter Dinklage met in the early 2000s while working on a play together. The couple has been together ever since and got married in 2005. Over the years, they have collaborated on several theater productions, including โCyrano,โ which Schmidt directed, and Dinklage starred in. They also worked together on the off-Broadway production of โA Month in the Country.โ
Personal Life
Schmidt and Dinklage have two children together, a daughter, born in 2011, and a son, born in 2017. The couple is known for being private about their personal life and rarely talks about it in interviews.
Recent Work
In recent years, Schmidt has continued to direct plays and has also worked in television. She directed two episodes of the hit HBO series โGirlsโ and also directed an episode of โThe Umbrella Academyโ on Netflix. Schmidtโs most recent work includes directing the off-Broadway production of โMacbethโ at the Classic Stage Company.
Conclusion
Erica Schmidt is a talented theater director who has made a name for herself in the industry. Her work has received critical acclaim, and she has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including her husband, Peter Dinklage. With her flourishing career, it is clear that Schmidtโs contributions to the theater world will continue to be significant for years to come.
