Homer Emens

Homer Farnham Emens (May 9, 1862 – September 15, 1930) was an American scenic designer who specialized in creating outdoor scenes.

Life and career Born on May 9, 1862 in Volney, New York, Homer Emens was the son of Peter Walter Emens and Elizabeth Emens (née Scott). He was educated by the Syracuse City School District in Syracuse, New York.

In 1920 Emens left New York City for Carmel, California where he quickly became a leading member of the artist community. He worked as a scenic designer for the Forest Theater and the Theatre of the Golden Bough throughout the 1920s. In 1927 he was a founding member of the Carmel Art Association, and served as that organization's first secretary.

Homer Emens died in Carmel at the age of 68 on September 15, 1930.

Partial list of Broadway credits Gismonda (1894) Babes in Toyland (1903) Miss Dolly Dollars (1905) The Prima Donna (1908) Lonesome Town (1908) Stop! Look! Listen! (1915) Jack O'Lantern (1917)