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HAIR COLOR: Brown
VOCAL RANGE: (IF ANY): Mezzo-soprano/Belter
UNION AFFILIATION (IF ANY): AEA
BIOGRAPHY:
Melissa is an actress and singer with over 20 years of experience and training. Her credits span theatre, musical theatre, TV/film, commercial, and voiceover. Melissa’s selected NYC theater credits include The Big Dream (Darlene/Lady Penelope), I Hate Shakespeare (Modern Juliet), and The Hysterical History of the Trojan War (Cassandra). Regional: Grease (Marty), The Laramie Project (Sherry Johnson), Bad Jews (Melody), among others. Instagram: @MelissaFordNYC
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
B.F.A. Musical Theatre: The New School University / The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (New York City)
Stage: Larry Moss, Karl Bury, Scott Freeman, Karen Kohlhaas, Sheri Sanders
On Camera: Lesly Kahn, Jamie Carroll, Tim Phillips, Greg Sims
Improvisation: The Magnet - Rick Andrews, Louis Kornfeld, Michael Lutton
Voice: Michelle Rosen, Holli Leggett, Natalie Weiss
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Master’s Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Dialects (IPA Proficient): British RP, New England, Dance: Jazz (5 years), Ballet (3 years), Tap (2 years), Axe Throwing, Balloon Art, Wiggle Ears