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Melody DeRogatis is a theatre artist specializing in acting, singing, and playwriting from Chicago, Illinois, currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Writing at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Melody got started in theater when she auditioned for her performing arts high school after seeing Fame at the age of 13, and has dedicated her life to theater ever since. Melody has worked on over 40 productions, performing in theaters such as the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, The Des Moines Playhouse, and Des Moines Onstage, to name a few. Additionally, Melody has also written over 40 plays (including Red Theater’s “30 Plays in 30 Days” challenge). While her focuses are performance and writing, Melody also has interests in directing and stage managing, and dabbles in props, make=up design, sound, and light board operation. In addition to the theater, Melody considers herself to be a passionate civil rights activist, and hopes to merge her passions for theater and advocacy through her written own plays as her career progresses.

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Possibilities Theater Company To Open Season with Zack Peercys GREETINGS

Possibilities Theatre Company announces the first play of its full season, Zack Peercys Greetings.
Cast Announced for LEGALLY BLONDE at Beverly Theatre Guild

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for its upcoming spring production, Legally Blonde - The Musical.
Casting Announced for RENT from Possibilities Theater Company

Chicago-based Possibilities Theatre Company announces the cast and production team for their upcoming production of RENT by Jonathan Larson.  Learn who is in the cast.
ROMEO AND JULIET Will Be Released Digitally By Accidental Shakespeare Co. Beginning This Weekend

Accidental Shakespeare Company presents a virtual film production of Romeo and Juliet, to air in five weekly installments on their YouTube channel, free of charge, beginning on May 15, 2021. 
Possibilities Theatre Company Announces Cast And Production Team Of THE DINING ROOM

Chicago-based Possibilities Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for their Spring production of THE DINING ROOM by A.R. Gurney. 
Possibilities Theatre Company Announces FREE SPACE Cast And Crew

Chicago-based Possibilities Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for its inaugural production of Tara Meddaugh's play Free Space.
Accidental Shakespeare Company Presents The Star-Crossed Lovers Fest

Inspired by the themes of Romeo and Juliet, Accidental Shakespeare Company presents their first Zoom theatre festival!
Possibilities Theatre Company Announces SMOKEFALL Cast and Crew

Chicago-based Possibilities Theatre Company announces the cast and production team for its inaugural production of Noah Haidle's play Smokefall.
Violet Surprise Theatre to Present SAPPHFEST: PRIDE EDITION

SapphFest: Pride Edition is Violet Surprise's second virtual variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through storytelling, comedy, clown, music, poetry, performance art, and play readings.
Violet Surprise Theatre Presents SAPPHFEST

Violet Surprise Theatre will present SapphFest, a digital variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through storytelling, comedy, music, poetry, performance art, and play readings.
Underscore Theatre Company Presents its 6th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Underscore Theatre Company will present its 6th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. The 2020 Festival features full productions of eight new musicals, plus two pay-what-you-can staged readings and a showcase of 10-minute musicals. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages from February 3 - 23, 2020 at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2020 Festival, is Monday, February 3 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: About Face Youth Theatre Presents SCARY STORIES TO SAVE YOUR LIFE

The About Face Theatre Youth Theatre Ensemble is pleased to present the world premiere of SCARY STORIES TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, horror-inspired tales informed by the social and political anxieties facing today's LGBTQ+ youth, devised and performed by members of the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble and directed by Associate Director of About Face Youth Theatre Donny Acosta and special guests.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Announces 2017 Dionysos Awards Honorees

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2017 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The theatre honored 21 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.
DM Playhouse to Host 2017 Dionysos Awards This Summer

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2016-17 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and front-of-house volunteers.  
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents HOLES

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Holes,' Feb. 24-Mar. 12, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Holes' is sponsored by Nationwide.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents HOLES

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Holes,' Feb. 24-Mar. 12, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Holes' is sponsored by Nationwide.
DM Playhouse to Present WILLY WONKA This December

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka,' Dec. 2-18, 2016.
Photo Flash: WILLY WONKA at Des Moines Community Playhouse

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," Dec. 2-18, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer, with the orchestra sponsored by Ramsey Automotive. Flying Effects are provided by D2 Flying Effects.
DM Playhouse to Present WILLY WONKA This December

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka,' Dec. 2-18, 2016.

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