Hi, I'm Melanie.
I'm a Chicago-based actor, writer, director, producer, and acting teacher. When I'm not on set or rehearsal, I'm in class, writing screenplays, or coaching actors.
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REEL
CREDITS
IMDb | SAG-AFTRAe | EMC
Height: 5'7" | Hair: Blonde | Eyes: Brown
FILM
Rendezvous in Chicago
Let's Tattoo Our Newborn Baby*
West Virginian Starfish*
Malady
Goodbye, Janet
Forever
Compartmentalization Storage Facility
Nicki and Adam
Critical Nexus
Vanguard: Siren
*indicates coming soon
Supporting
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Supporting
Supporting
THEATRE
Digging Up Dessa*
Eb & Belle
Constellations
Amicable
Sunday Evening
Memory Foam
West Side Story
Billy Witch
Good Kids
Great American Trailer Park Musical
Bachelorette
Sunday on the Rocks
Vagina Monologues
*indicates coming soon
**indicates company member
Esther
Cecily
Marianne
Shannon
Jenny
Natalie
Velma
Jenny
Brianna
Lin
Katie
Elly
Ensemble
VOICEOVER
Always Learning
Vote Yes for Fairness
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BA Theatre and Drama- Acting
Minors: Dance & TV/Film
Certificate of Acting
Advanced Pro On Camera
Advanced Pro On Camera
Soar Workshop - Elite Acting Program
Shakespeare Acting
Acting for Musical Theatre
Acting for Camera
Audition for Film & TV
Voice
SAFD Combat
Movement
Devising Theatre
Dance: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, and Tap
Michael Glover Smith, Dir.
Paul Restivo, Dir.
Hyten Davidson & Tommy Martin, Dir.
Will Schneider, Dir.
Will Schneider, Dir.
Lydia Smyth, Dir.
Eliaz Rodriguez, Dir.
Kacem Khalife, Dir.
Turf Alexis, Dir.
Matthew Brezina, Dir.
Theatre Above the Law** - Tony Lawry
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Rose Valley Theatre - Zlatomir Moldovanski
Paragon Play Fest - Tommy Martin
Cardinal Stage Co. - Randy White
Bloomington Playwrights - Rob Heller
IU Theatre - Jonathan Michaelson
" - Corinne Florentino
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Indiana University Tech Services
Illinois Fair Tax
Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana
Gaeity School of Acting - Dublin, Ireland
Janelle Snow (CHI)
Brittani Ward, CSA (CHI)
Cathy Reinking (ATL)
Henry Woronicz (IN)
Andy Hite (CHI)
Robyn Coffin (CHI)
Sarah Cayce, CSA (CHI)
Melissa Foster (CHI)
Ciarian O'Grady (DUB, Ireland)
Adam McLean (IN), Stephanie Courtney (DUB, Ireland)
Clare Maguire (DUB, Ireland)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Dialects: RP British, Southern, Dublin Irish, Chicagoan, New Yorker
GALLERY
FILM
THEATRE
INSTAGRAM FEED
NEWS
DIGGING UP DESSA
I returned to Theatre Above the Law as ESTHER in the Digging Up Dessa by Laura Schellhardt. We run April-May 2022. Stay tuned for ticket updates!
CONTACT
REPRESENTATION
Grossman & Jack Talent
(312) 587-1155
213 West Institute Place, Suite 306
Chicago, IL 60610
LEARN WITH ME
Actor Coaching + Consulting
Work with me one-on-one or in small groups up to three on Zoom or in my home studio. I will teach you how to analyze text to serve the story, develop character that's authentic to you, and to find your creative process to build the confidence necessary to nail any audition.
Want to improve your actor materials? Need a second look at your self tapes, headshots, resume, website, etc.? I consult too.
Available for 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 minute sessions! Fill out my contact form above to inquire about pricing and services.
Children's Musical Theatre
A unique theatre experience where students meet new people, develop interpersonal skills, build confidence, and enhance self-esteem while creatively challenging their bodies, voices and hearts.
Offerings include Tots classes, Junior shows, showcases, classes and workshops for preschool-8th grade students at the Historic Athenaeum Theatre in Lakeview and First Free Church in Andersonville.
All students involved will perform at the historic Athenaeum Theatre!
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