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Melanie  Wadlington

Melanie Wadlington

Chicago,Cook

Summary

Dynamic performer with a strong background in character interpretation and public speaking, honed through impactful roles at Elk Grove High School. Expert in script memorization and audience engagement, I bring creativity and collaboration to every project, ensuring memorable performances that resonate with audiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Assistant Intern

Indie Media Studio
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Promoted using social media and personal outreach consultations to increase marketing
  • Performed and Taught Dance classes

• Helped Owner Design studio and manage choreographers and classes

Avenue Q

Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Mastered comedic timing through rehearsal of comedic scenes.
  • Maintained personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup requirements.
  • Interpreted scripts to bring characters to life through expressive dialogue, movement, and emotion.

She Kills Monsters

Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Worked closely with directors, fellow performers and writers to identify and perfect optimal performance techniques.

Battle of the Bards AND Roomates

Elk Grove High School
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.2016 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Applied expertise in body movements, gestures and different forms of speech to engage audience members and drive engagement.

Shakespear: Midsummer Nights Dream

Mather High School
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 04.2015
  • Lead violist; The first musician to perform on Chicago Shakespear stage
  • Traveled to perform at the venue and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
  • Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.

Bye Bye Birdie

Mountain Sky Jr High
Phoenix, AZ
03.2013 - 03.2013
  • Used singing and dancing to enhance performances.

Aladdin

Unity Church
Phoenix, AZ
04.2012 - 05.2012
  • Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communitcation And Media; Performance Studies

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2022

Skills

  • Character interpretation
  • Script memorization
  • Performance collaboration
  • Audience engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Choreography techniques
  • Videographer

Affiliations

  • Orchesis
  • Rhythmic Rams
  • Vanity

Timeline

Front Desk Assistant Intern

Indie Media Studio
09.2020 - 11.2020

Avenue Q

Wilbur Wright College
03.2019 - 03.2019

She Kills Monsters

Elk Grove High School
10.2016 - 12.2016

Battle of the Bards AND Roomates

Elk Grove High School
10.2016 - 11.2016

Shakespear: Midsummer Nights Dream

Mather High School
03.2015 - 04.2015

Bye Bye Birdie

Mountain Sky Jr High
03.2013 - 03.2013

Aladdin

Unity Church
04.2012 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communitcation And Media; Performance Studies

DePaul University
Melanie Wadlington