You are a theater director or playwright that has big questions about dance and gesture - both for yourself and in finding the language to inspire actors to generate movement.

I spend most of my time thinking about movement, expression, creation and purpose.

I often work with directors and playwrights from inception to stage, I am also available for short workshops to give you a "way in" with your actors and your own ideas.

I'll offer quick-tricks and slower tools to give you confidence as you speak about movement and what you are looking for from your performers.

Click "Yes, I'm Interested" for schedule availability.

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from the mouths of Directors and Playwrights:

"Melissa has a knack for putting actors who are new to movement physically at ease, working to their natural strengths. She is a truly lovely human being and a pleasure to work with!"

- Sheila Callaghan, Playwright

"Melissa is wonderful"

-Andrew Frank, Director

"In my creative process movement is part of the language of the play. I work with Melissa because she understands that words and movement are part of the same conversation on stage and her execution is beautiful and flawless."
 - Cesi Davidson, Playwright

photo credit: (c) 2010 Eva Yaa Asantewaa