Name: Erin Riley
Major: Musical Theatre
Class of: 2016
Hometown: “My family is currently living in Lawrence, Kansas but my dad is in the army so I’ve always lived in different places.”
Astrological Sign: Aries
Relationship Status: Taken
What’s something that not many people know about you?
“When I lived in Georgia, the country, I played soccer. I practiced with the boys and played on the boy’s team. I competed against a lot of manly Georgian soccer teams because it’s weird in Georgia for girls to play sports like that.”
What’s the best date you’ve ever been on?
“For my senior winter formal my boyfriend, Ben, couldn’t make it so when he was free he picked me up from the dance surprised me at his family’s house with a winter formal that he made by himself. It had Christmas lights; hand cut paper snowflakes, and a big sign that said ‘Winter Formal’. He had music playing and Ben & Jerry’s. He was even wearing a tuxedo- I have never felt so special!”
What’s your favorite college memory so far?
“Walking back to the dorms, from a Brian Regan comedy show, in the pouring rain with a good friend. There was also some NYP involved.”
Favorite class at Emerson this semester?
“Acting 1/Movement because everyone in that class gets to be crazy and weird.”
Most played song in your iTunes right now?
“I’ve been listening to a lot of the ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ soundtrack because I was just cast as Bonnie for Emerson’s Mini Musicals.”
What’s your favorite movie?
“Edward Scissorhands”
What’s your guilty pleasure?
“Justin Bieber but that’s not guilty.”
What’s some advice you have for our readers who are looking for love?
“Don’t settle just because it feels nice to be liked. Just know that the right person is right around the corner and they’re looking for you too!”