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Last night was a very successful opening night for ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’! Not only was it a full house, but from the tremendous amount of laughter, they seemed to enjoy the show a lot! Congrats to the entire cast and crew! Most of the shows in the run are already sold out, so if you don’t have tickets yet, get them soon! Here are some photos by Kyla McCall!
More good news, my audition this week went well! I got the part! More information to follow soon!
Melissa
My apologies that it has been a while since my last post! A lot has happened in the past few weeks..
First off I was interviewed about my experiences in the world of acting, by the wonderful and talented Marcio Novelli and Ross Barber. Their show ‘Bridge The Atlantic’ will premiere in October. Details to follow soon. Check them out at http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/about/ and be sure to follow them on Twitter @MarcioNovelli and @ElectricKiwi.
On my journey to dabbling in Voiceover, this month I had the chance to submit myself to Be The Voice of Indie88. Although I am not ‘The Chosen One’, I had a great time recording my submission at Hive Studios http://www.hivestudios.ca/.
Rehearsals are underway for ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’, as we open next week! I hope you have your tickets as shows are selling out fast. Photos coming soon! I also had my first read through for Pinocchio this week. I can’t wait to get started on such a fun show with a stellar cast!
That’s all for now! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Melissa
Rehearsals have begun for ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ at The Aldershot Players. We are already off to a great start with an exceptional cast and crew in this brilliant comedy by Norm Foster. To order tickets for this promising fall show you can go to http://thealdershotplayers.com/ or call 905-381-1441. The show opens October 17th, running for three weekends, and is already selling out fast! Tickets are $35, and include a delicious meal as well. There is one show only night on the 23rd, with tickets selling at $18. Come see me in the role of Anita in this fantastic show!
Here is some information about the play:
“It’s 1871 in the “ol’ wild west” and Jenny runs the best little house of ill repute in the area. When a tireless young runaway comes begging for a job, the girls at Jenny’s house might just have to leave their lingerie behind. A delightful comedy about the oldest profession.”
That’s a wrap on The Hamilton Fringe Festival. Thanks so much to the entire cast and crew of ‘On The Rocks’ for all of your hard work and wonderful talent. And thank you to everyone who came out to see the show. Check out some photos below!
For anyone who missed the show, you still have a chance to see me perform in ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ this fall at The Aldershot Players. For details go to http://www.thealdershotplayers.com/.
And some exciting news, I have also been cast in Theatre Burlington’s children show this November! Be sure to stay tuned for further details or go to http://theatreburlington.on.ca/.
Mark it in your calendars this fall, I have been cast in The Aldershot Players production of ‘Jenny’s House of Joy’ by Norm Foster, directed by James Luckett!
“It’s 1871 in the “ol’ wild west” and Jenny runs the best little house of ill repute in the area. When a tireless young runaway comes begging for a job, the girls at Jenny’s house might just have to leave their lingerie behind. A delightful comedy about the oldest profession.”
Performance Dates: Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1, 2014!
For tickets, call the TAP-line: (905) 381-1441.
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Then you should come check out some great plays at The Hamilton Fringe Festival, running July 17th-27th!
One of the plays you should check out while you are there, is one that I am preforming in, called ‘On The Rocks’! Here is some information about the play:
“Four supervillains walk into a bar…
The Terrible Tetrad, a once fearsome team of supervillains, officially disbanded, reunites at the usual bar at the request of their nominal leader, Doctor Hornet. The good Doctor has some plans for a special job to share. Little do the rest know that this is one job Doctor Hornet must perform alone, one that will change his life forever…”
Go to http://hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/on-the-rocks/ for more information. Hope to see you there this July!
Aloha!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of ‘Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii’ with a very successful opening night! It was a great show, with many more to come! 7 to be exact, so be sure to get your tickets soon!
The show includes the on stage talent of Heather Baer, Andrew Finnigan, Heather Hunter, Peter Churey, Michael Pearson, Kyla McCall and myself. Directed by Tom Mackan, Produced by Michelle Spanik and Stage Managed by Kevin Moore.
Here are some photos below taken by Kyla McCall.
Last night the Leading Ladies cast and crew attended the ACT-CO THEA Awards Gala. It was a wonderful night, and so great to see everyone. Out of 21 comedies in the Central Ontario Region competing for awards last night, BOTG’s Leading Ladies was nominated in FIVE categories.
Good news! I am now signed on with a new agency. I am now represented by Merritt Artist Management!
Check them out: http://merrittartistmanagement.com/
Feel free to contact them if you are looking to hire me!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Melissa
Since my last post I have had a few auditions, which have all been a great experience. I have also been booked for a Voice-Over gig and go into the recording studio tomorrow! I have just received this awesome poster (below) for my next show ‘Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii’, which opens in a few weeks. Be sure to check it out if you can!
Melissa Verwey - Van de Vooren 