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Actor. Puppeteer. Improviser. Voice Over.

A queer, first-generation Haitian-American born and raised in Coney Island, Emmanuel Elpenord graduated magna cum laude from Brooklyn College. His puppetry career spans nearly a decade to include credits off-Broadway, nationally, internationally, and New York City-wide.

“One of the highlights was Emmanuel Elpenord’s performance as Eeyore, Rabbit and Owl.”
– Isabella Gonzalez and Olivia Stern of the Fordham Observer
“I was particularly struck by the vocal and physical challenge for Emmanuel Elpenord, who performs triple-duty as Eeyore, Rabbit, and Owl... [He makes] each character extremely distinctive and authentic to the originals.”
– Cindy Sibilsky of Broadway World
“…there are happy surprises, like Emmanuel Elpenord’s suave Antonio…”
– Alexis Soloski of The New York Times on Shakespeare in the Parking Lot’s Twelfth Night
“...Elpenord tied the proceedings together with an air of soothing authority and technical wizardry...”
– Juan Michael Porter II of Broadway World on Rockefeller Production’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
“...by far the most interesting element that [needed exploring.] Emmanuel Elpenord offered all he could to leave you wanting more.”
– Michael Block of Theater In The Now on Stable Cable’s production of Max Baker’s Because Me

Reels

Acting Reel

Puppetry Slam Piece

Silent Improv

WINNIE THE POOH

Productions

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, National & International

From the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Daryl Roth Theater

As Othello in Othello, Bryant Park Shakespeare

As Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bryant Park Shakespeare© Lee Wexler, © Kevin Sebastian

As Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night, Bryant Park Shakespeare (2017)

From Change of Plans in Andhattanhenge Cabaret & Benefit Show

As Oliver in As You Like It© 2016 Adela Loconte

As Chef in No 1 Chinese at Labapalooza, St Ann’s Warehouse© 2016 Richard Termine

As Ken Burrough in Bum Phillips: All-American Opera With Monk Parrots, at Ellen Stewart Theater (La Mama)

As Kent in Reasons to Be Pretty