Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Melissa will play Big Mama in the Guthrie Theatre's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The show will run from January 14 to February 26, 2012.

Cabaret Reprise
Melissa played Frauline Schneider in the Frank Theatre’s production of Cabaret. This brings her full circle with the show having been Sally Bowles in the original production on Broadway and the First National tour back in the day.

Melissa the Director
Melissa has shaken the dust off her directing career having directed three plays in 2011: Surly and Disrespectful, Open Eye Theatre; Full Gallop, Les Reines Formidables Theater Company; and Yarrrh!! The Lusty, Busty Pirate Musical, Minnesota Fringe Festival 2011 & Open Eye Theatre.

Workshops & Master Classes
Melissa will hold a Master Class in Music Theatre at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN on October 24, 2011 and a Vocal Workshop for the Sandbox Theatre in Minneapolis on September 25, 2011.

Voice Studio
Melissa's voice studio in St. Paul, MN has now been open for almost 2 years. She counts among her students two who are auditioning for college music theatre programs, the male lead of Tony & Tina’s Wedding, several members of the chorus of Minnesota Opera, and the juvenile lead of the Ordway’s production of White Christmas. If you are interested in taking voice with Melissa, please contact her.

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