PODCAST IN THE WORKS

Melanie closed a hugely successful run of Tartuffe at North Coast Rep and the Laguna Playhouse this spring. She took summer, as she always does, to be with her family. They all stayed up too late on the beach as many nights as they could, and everyone is settling into the new rhythm of the school year.

With the kids at school, Melanie and her dear friend and fellow San Diego actress Katie MacNichol are in the middle of recording and producing Season 1 of a new podcast set to air later this year. Title and subject are still a secret but rest assured you will heat ALL ABOUT IT very soon. Melanie is back to some commercial work and is, as always, wondering what the next play will be…..

 
 

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