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Melissa Recalde
Contact Information:
(956) 793-7854
Email: melissarecalde@gmail.com
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Union affiliation(s): SAGe
Height: 5’ 7”
Weight: 118 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano
Production Experience
| Title | Role | Place | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride and Prejudice | Elizabeth Bennet | University of Texas at Austin | Gavin Cameron-Webb |
| Killer Joe | Dottie | Hyde Park Theatre | Mark Pickell |
| Rooms: A Reimagining of 3 Sisters | Eva | Secondhand Theatre | Ensemble |
| The 7 | La T | University of Texas at Austin | La Tasha Stephens |
| The Idiot | Varya/Mrs. Petrovich | University of Texas at Austin | Scott Kanoff |
| The Bird & The Bee | Hannah/Eva | Blue Theatre | Kelli Bland |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Helena | University of Texas at Austin | Paul Mullins |
| Hush | Maya 3 | Off-Center, Artspark Festival | Florinda Bryant |
| The Shadow Box | Maggie | University of Texas at Austin | Lucien Douglas |
| Based on the Lives of True American Heroes | Bethany | Hyde Park, FronteraFest | Wendy Babel |
| Our Lady of the Tortilla | Beverly | Theatre Victoria | Scott Mohon |
| How I Learned to Drive | Li'l Bit | SFA School of Theatre | Jeremy Barrow |
| Chamber Music | Woman in a Safari Outfit | SFA School of Theatre | Thomas Brazzle |
| States of Grace | Grace | The Festival of New American Plays 2006 | Jack Heifner |
| Anton in Show Business | Joby | SFA School of Theatre | Dr. Alan Nielsen |
| Member of the Wedding | Sister Laura | SFA School of Theatre | Jack Heifner |
| Trudi & the Minstrel | The Sea King's Daughter/Olga | SFA School of Theatre | Dr. Alan Nielsen |
| Hair | Jeanie | SFA School of Theatre | Alan Oster |
| Three Days of Rain | Lina/Nan | SFA School of Theatre | Marie Charleson |
| Self Torture & Strenuous Exercise | Bethany | SFA School of Theatre | Arianna Arvin |
Film/Television
| Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Now or Never | Alexa – Lead | SXSW Short, Aaron Burns |
| Comatose | Therapist – Supporting | UT M.F.A. film, Ben Slamka |
| Meet Me Mambo | Melly – Lead | UT M.F.A. film, Tomasz Werner |
| Tracy | Darla – Lead | UT M.F.A. film, Ben Slamka |
| The Doctor | Jordon – Co-Star | UT M.F.A. film, Therese Tran |
| Overpass | Hispanic Teen – Featured Extra | UT M.F.A. film, Micah Barber |
| Le Grande Voyage de Giovanni | Bridgette – Supporting | UT Thesis Film, Gabriel Evans |
| Dating Games | Sarah – Co-Star | 12th Street House, Jeromy Barber |
Commercials
| Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Principal | Latinworks |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | Mother – Principal | Latinworks |
Education
| School | Degree | Area of Study |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | M.F.A. | Acting |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | B.A. double major | Theatre, English |
Training
| Area of Study | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Acting | Allen Oster, Laura Lane, Stephen Gerald |
| Comedy | Lee Abraham |
| Meisner | Lucien Douglas |
| Shakespeare | Franchelle Dorn |
| Voice/Text | Barney Hammond, Kim Wagner |
| Dialects | Pamela Christian |
| Stage Combat/Fencing | Juanita Finkenberg |
| Ballroom Dance | Stan Bobo |
| Contact Improv | Kent DeSpain |
| Pilates | Andrea Beckham |
| Playwriting/Collaboration | Jack Heifner, Steven Deitz |
Special Skills
Bilingual: English and Spanish, Certified Zumba Instructor, Certified CPR/AED, Directing
Dialects: RP, Irish, Valley Girl, Czech Republic, American Southern, Texas, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Dance: Basic Tap, Salsa, Cha Cha, Hip Hop, Jazz, Mambo, Cumbia
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