Emily Stevens got her first training with Mrs. Fiske's company after she (Stevens) left St. Mary's Hall School (now Doane Academy) in Burlington, New Jersey. She made her theatrical debut as a "maid" in "Becky Sharp" in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 8, 1900. Stevens was in the cast of "Miranda of the Balcony" produced by the Manhattan Theatre, Broadway and 33rd Street, New York City in September 1901. The drama was the first presentation at the venue under the management of Harrison Grey Fiske. Stevens had the part of "Lady Ethel Mickleham". As "Miranda Warriner", Mrs. Fiske was praised for her interpretation of the principal character. In November the company of Mrs. Fiske staged "The Unwelcome Mrs. Hatch" at the Manhattan Theatre. The author of the play was either Constance Cary Harrison or David Belasco. The theme of the work had to do with a woman who becomes a social outcast because of marital problems. Stevens played the role of Gladys Lorimer.