Melissa A. Russo

Melissa A. Russo

AFTRA

CRS Artist (Non Exclusive)

voice mail, 212-353-2408 (Bp) 917-448-6250 crsnews@verizon.net Web page: mysite.verizon.net/crsnews

Hair-brown; Eyes- hazel Height- 5'6" Weight -120 lbs.

COMPANY AFFILIATIONS: STAGE:
Bolero, Ensemble, Brooklyn Academy of Music Esther, Harem Girl, 590 Broadway NY Meet Me at the Belvedere,Liza, Rialto Ripples,Baltimore Theater M.D. Philadanco Danco on Danco The Painted Bride, Philadelphia Doris Humphrey Rep. Co.Water Study,Long Wood Gardens, PA Pace Univ., NY With My Red Fires Untitled NYC Church of Christ, Court Women, Firefly, The Apollo Theater Cinderella Snow Queen, Chestnut Vender Hershey Theater The Nutcracker, Aerobics Dancer The Academy of Music, PA Memorial Hall, NJ

FILM: The Cradle Will Rock, Oscars Guest, Cradle Productions 24 Hour Women,Dreams Come True "Songs of Joy"The Shooting Gallery In and Out Paramount Pictures

MUSIC VIDEO: Virgin Records Backstage Dancer Satellite Productions

COMMERCIAL: Philadelphia News Channel, Filmed at Girard College Phila. SCHOOLS & PROFESSIONAL CO.

AFFILIATIONS: Acting Training & Improvisation Herbert Berghof Studios Michael Beckett, Technique Carol Rosenfield, Technique & Scene Study Rochelle Oliver Scene Study Carol Rosenfeld Rehearsal Process Aching Dogs Theater Workshop Intar II Workshop Ballet, Jazz & Modern Dance Pennsylvania Ballet,* U of the Arts*Philadelphia Dance Co.* Jazz Dance Center, Mary Anthony Washington Ballet,* NYU Tisch New Dance Group,* Alvin Ailey Summer Program* *(scholarships)Voice (mezzo Soprano) Classical NYU Tisch Musical Theater George Axiltree Christian Linkletter Susan Patrick Music (instrumental) Piano, Flute, Clarinet (Basic) Lydia Ignacio John RussoSPECIAL SKILLS: Voice Overs (demo available), Singing (mezzo soprano), Voice Impersonations (Louis Armstrong), Tai Women Accent. Basic Flute, Clarinet and Piano, Advanced Ballet and Modern Dance, Choreography, Still Life and Runway Modeling, Cashiering Skills, Make up Artist, Access to a dog, Biblical knowledge, good with kids and animals.

Recent Credits or Additional Notes: Television series TRINITY- (Choir Singer)