Melissa & Scott

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It's A Wonderful Life Play

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
December 31, 2011 - January 28, 2012
Glendale Centre Theatre


Melissa & Scott rang in the New Year in the stage-play version of the classic, "It's a Wonderful Life!"

Scott returned to the Glendale Centre Theatre playing Peter Bailey and Mr. Martini, and Melissa made her triumphant debut playing Miss Andrews, Potter's Secretary, and a Soloist, singing a beautiful a cappella rendition of "Amazing Grace."

Starting with two special New Years Eve performances, the show ran Thurs-Fri at 8pm and Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm.

Glendale Centre Theatre
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THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
November 26 - December 24, 2011


Melissa made her directorial debut with the West Valley Playhouse's Children's Theatre production of "The Elves and the Shoemaker!"
And Scott was thrilled to take on the role of...who else...The Shoemaker!

A fun, silly romp for children and adults alike! Two shows every Saturday, and one special show at 10am on Christmas Eve!
Santa even stopped by after every show!

Saturdays at 10:00AM & 1:00PM at the West Valley Playhouse in Woodland Hills.

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SCROOGE - THE MUSICAL
November 26 - December 11, 2011


Melissa & Scott were happy to reprise their roles as on-stage husband and wife, Bob Cratchit & Mrs. Cratchit in The Big Oak Theatre's production of Scrooge - The Musical, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! 
Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00PM.


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El Canguro - The Opera


Part of the 2011 California International Theatre Festival, Melissa & Scott were thrilled to sing in their very first opera!

A brand-new opera called "El Canguro."

El Canguro (The Kangaroo)
A rainforest opera in concert
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:00PM
(click the photo for more information)

Sponsored by KUSC Radio and Pepperdine University.

The AT&T Center Theater
1150 South Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90015


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Melissa starred in "Closer Than Ever" July 22-24, 2011

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Scott appeared as Caesar Rodney in "1776," June 23-Aug 13, 2011
Read Broadway World's great review by clicking above!

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MELISSA STRAUSS - THE GREATEST JOURNEY
Read Cabaret Scenes' glowing review by clicking above!

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Moonshine Supper Club - Premiere Night!
Friday, April 22 · 7:30pm-10:30pm

Melissa & Scott sang at the Premiere of
James Mooney's Moonshine Supper Club!
Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
6122 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood
Click for more info on Moonshine Supper Club!

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SCROOGE - THE MUSICAL
November 27 - December 19, 2010

Melissa & Scott rang in the holidays as on-stage husband and wife, Bob Cratchit & Mrs. Cratchit in The Big Oak Theatre's production of Scrooge - The Musical, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol!

Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00PM

SANDPIPERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR - MANHATTAN BEACH
December 4, 2010

Melissa & Scott continued their annual tradition and brought a bit of Christmas to the beach as they sang holiday melodies to visitors touring seasonally-themed design homes in Manhattan Beach.

HOLIDAY HAMS!
December 11, 2010

Melissa & Scott took part as Spotlight The Arts in Calabasas presented their first community talent show, Holiday Hams on Saturday, December 11th, which benefited the Spotlight the Arts Foundation.

You can watch their performance right here!

GUYS & DOLLS
July 30th - August 29th, 2010

Melissa proudly made her debut at Clyde Porter's West Valley Playhouse as a Hot Box Girl in their production of Guys and Dolls!

www.wvplayhouse.com

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2:30pm

ANMT's Perpetual Surrey - A Theatrichorale
June 3, 2010 - The Whitefire Theatre, Sherman Oaks

Melissa & Scott returned to ANMT for the Spring session of Perpetual Surrey, the theatrical choral performance ensemble. The concert featured selections from modern contemporary musicals like RENT, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar and more. The duo were thrilled to take on the roles of Mimi & Roger from RENT!

LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR
November 29, 2009-January 3, 2010
Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, Studio City

Melissa was chosen to perform in a weekly showcase called LA's Next Great Stage Star, an American-Idol type competition featuring musical theatre songs sung by 18 contestants, judged by agents, casting directors and producers of LA theater.


ANMT's PERPETUAL SURREY HOLIDAY CONCERT

December 15, 2009
St. John's Episcopal Church, LA

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Melissa sang and Scott drummed in the second season of Perpetual Surrey, The Academy for New Musical Theatre's new theatrical chorale, celebrating the songs of the season!
 

SANDPIPERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR - MANHATTAN BEACH
December 5-6, 2009

Melissa & Scott returned to this annual event by singing holiday tunes throughout the holiday-themed design homes.

 
 
The Lincolns of Springfield
June 12-13, 2009
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Melissa starred as Mary Todd Lincoln in the world premiere of The Lincolns of Springfield, a brand new musical production about the lives of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln.
 
The musical is a historically-accurate retelling of the lives of Abe and Mary - how they met and married, Abe's rise to the presidency, and their lives together in the White House, all told against the majestic historical backdrop of the Civil War period.
 
(Scott was proud to have the ironic role of Abe's business partner, who introduced Abe to Mary Todd.)
 
You can read more about the show by clicking here.

And watch a video clip of the show by clicking here.

ANMT's Perpetual Surrey - A Theatrichorale

June 22 & 24, 2009 - The Colony Theatre, Burbank
Melissa & Scott performed in the inaugural season of Perpetual Surrey, a new theatrical choral performance ensemble dedicated to theatrical chorale music.  The concert repertoire included choral works from musical theatre, opera and oratorio. The show was run by ANMT, The Academy for New Musical Theatre.