Melissa Chalsma
Latest News on Melissa Chalsma:
Brandy Curry & Eric Muhlheim Join Independent Shakespeare Co. Board Of Directors (Dec 10, 2025)
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio (Sep 24, 2025)
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio (Sep 24, 2025)
Brandy Curry & Eric Muhlheim Join Independent Shakespeare Co. Board Of Directors (Dec 10, 2025)
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio (Sep 24, 2025)
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio (Sep 24, 2025)
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Brandy Curry & Eric Muhlheim Join Independent Shakespeare Co. Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. has announced the addition of Brandy Curry and the return of Eric Muhlheim to its board of directors.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. has announced the addition of Brandy Curry and the return of Eric Muhlheim to its board of directors.
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) and Coin & Ghost will co-produce the world premiere of THE AARON PLAY by Zachary Bones, directed by Carly DW Bones.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) and Coin & Ghost will co-produce the world premiere of THE AARON PLAY by Zachary Bones, directed by Carly DW Bones.
THE AARON PLAY Will Have World Premiere at Independent Shakespeare Co. Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) and Coin & Ghost will co-produce the world premiere of THE AARON PLAY, written by Zachary Bones and directed by Carly DW Bones.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) and Coin & Ghost will co-produce the world premiere of THE AARON PLAY, written by Zachary Bones and directed by Carly DW Bones.
Jessica Jew Joins Independent Shakespeare Co.’s Board of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) has announced that Jessica Jew, a seasoned public health and nonprofit professional, has joined its Board of Directors. Based in Los Angeles, Jew brings years of experience in civic engagement and community health to the organization as it continues to expand access to classical theater across the city.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) has announced that Jessica Jew, a seasoned public health and nonprofit professional, has joined its Board of Directors. Based in Los Angeles, Jew brings years of experience in civic engagement and community health to the organization as it continues to expand access to classical theater across the city.
Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Independent Shakespeare Company In Griffith Park
by Evan Henerson - Jul 17, 2025
David Melville’s performance is a delicious mix-up of romance, hijinks and buffoonery, often overlapping. LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST plays through July 27 in Griffith Park.
by Evan Henerson - Jul 17, 2025
David Melville’s performance is a delicious mix-up of romance, hijinks and buffoonery, often overlapping. LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST plays through July 27 in Griffith Park.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Reveals 2025 Season of Free Shakespeare in Griffith Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) will return to Griffith Park this summer for its 22nd season of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, offering ten weeks of free, outdoor classical theatre beginning Wednesday, June 25 and running through Sunday, August 31 at the Dell near the Old Zoo.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) will return to Griffith Park this summer for its 22nd season of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, offering ten weeks of free, outdoor classical theatre beginning Wednesday, June 25 and running through Sunday, August 31 at the Dell near the Old Zoo.
Interview: David Melville His New Solo Show HAMLET (SOLUS)
by Shari Barrett - Mar 13, 2025
The title role in Shakespeare’s enduring tragedy Hamlet is on the bucket list for many actors wishing to challenge their range of emotions while offering their own interpretation of the iconic role. And in his new solo play, Hamlet (Solus), creator and performer David Melville (pictured), co-founder of Independent Shakespeare Co., plays all the roles while intertwining the text with original songs. I decided to speak with David about his interpretation of the role he has played many times, including why he decided to stress the grief in the story as well as making (the skull of) Yorick an important character, and how the production evolved.
by Shari Barrett - Mar 13, 2025
The title role in Shakespeare’s enduring tragedy Hamlet is on the bucket list for many actors wishing to challenge their range of emotions while offering their own interpretation of the iconic role. And in his new solo play, Hamlet (Solus), creator and performer David Melville (pictured), co-founder of Independent Shakespeare Co., plays all the roles while intertwining the text with original songs. I decided to speak with David about his interpretation of the role he has played many times, including why he decided to stress the grief in the story as well as making (the skull of) Yorick an important character, and how the production evolved.
Stage Raw to Present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Now in its 11th year, Stage Raw will present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sassafras Saloon. Learn more about the awardees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Now in its 11th year, Stage Raw will present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sassafras Saloon. Learn more about the awardees here!
Independent Shakespeare Co. Announces To Welcome New Members To Its Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. announced the addition of three new board members from Los Angeles, enhancing its leadership team. Learn more about the individuals joining the organization.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. announced the addition of three new board members from Los Angeles, enhancing its leadership team. Learn more about the individuals joining the organization.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Reveals New Board President and Board Member
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), Lara Pranger has been unanimously elected as the new chair of the Board of Directors. Lara serves as Director, IT Applications at Fifth Season, a media and entertainment company focused on delivering quality content that reflects a diverse and inclusive audience.
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), Lara Pranger has been unanimously elected as the new chair of the Board of Directors. Lara serves as Director, IT Applications at Fifth Season, a media and entertainment company focused on delivering quality content that reflects a diverse and inclusive audience.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Reveals Two New Board Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. announces two new board directors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Independent Shakespeare Co. announces two new board directors.
Robert Américo Esnard and Lara Pranger Join Independent Shakespeare Co.'s Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. has revealed the addition of Robert Américo Esnard and Lara Pranger to their board of directors. Learn about their backgrounds and how they will contribute to the organization's commitment to equitable and accessible arts experiences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. has revealed the addition of Robert Américo Esnard and Lara Pranger to their board of directors. Learn about their backgrounds and how they will contribute to the organization's commitment to equitable and accessible arts experiences.
Review: PRIVATE LIVES at Independent Shakespeare
by Tracey Paleo - Apr 29, 2023
When you get right down to it, Amanda and Elyot are two people with the enormous blind side of being drawn to one another yet destined to hurt one another; walking a fine line between love and hate, desire and aversion.
by Tracey Paleo - Apr 29, 2023
When you get right down to it, Amanda and Elyot are two people with the enormous blind side of being drawn to one another yet destined to hurt one another; walking a fine line between love and hate, desire and aversion.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Announces New Board Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), announced that Joel Carnes has been elected to its board of directors.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), announced that Joel Carnes has been elected to its board of directors.
iambic lab, Independent Shakespeare Co's Celebration of Theater Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presenters of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, have announced the annual festival celebrating theater, iambic lab, beginning Thursday, February 23 through Sunday, February 26.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presenters of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, have announced the annual festival celebrating theater, iambic lab, beginning Thursday, February 23 through Sunday, February 26.
Review: GROCERS GONE WILD IN KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE at Independent Shakespeare Company In Griffith Park
by Evan Henerson - Jul 15, 2022
ISC’s unique brand of Shakespeare in the park has long been a summertime favorite for Angelenos of all ages. PESTLE is a work of Francis Beaumont, not the Bard, but as adapted and staged by director Melissa Chalsma, this loopy bit of play-within-a-play meta is every bit a comic winner.
by Evan Henerson - Jul 15, 2022
ISC’s unique brand of Shakespeare in the park has long been a summertime favorite for Angelenos of all ages. PESTLE is a work of Francis Beaumont, not the Bard, but as adapted and staged by director Melissa Chalsma, this loopy bit of play-within-a-play meta is every bit a comic winner.
The Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival Returns This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) announces the anticipated return of an entire summer (10 weeks) of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival following 2020's virtual season and 2021's shortened season. The location is the Dell at the top of the Old Zoo near the intersection of Crystal Springs Drive and Griffith Park Drive.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) announces the anticipated return of an entire summer (10 weeks) of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival following 2020's virtual season and 2021's shortened season. The location is the Dell at the top of the Old Zoo near the intersection of Crystal Springs Drive and Griffith Park Drive.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Will Present Feature Length Film: LIVE AT THE PORPENTINE: A COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presents its first feature film, Live at the Porpentine – A Comedy of Errors. Adapted and directed by David Melville, this film has the distinction of being the only English language film adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presents its first feature film, Live at the Porpentine – A Comedy of Errors. Adapted and directed by David Melville, this film has the distinction of being the only English language film adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Presents Iambic Lab: Creativity In Action
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presenters of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, announce the annual festival celebrating theater, iambic lab, beginning Sunday, February 20 and running through Sunday, February 27. All offerings are presented free and online. iambic lab is an exploration and celebration of the ways we communicate through the art of theater.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) presenters of the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, announce the annual festival celebrating theater, iambic lab, beginning Sunday, February 20 and running through Sunday, February 27. All offerings are presented free and online. iambic lab is an exploration and celebration of the ways we communicate through the art of theater.
Independent Shakespeare Co. Announces Two Additions To Its Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), announces that Ebony Murphy-Root and Gillian Wagner have unanimously been elected to its board of directors.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022
Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), announces that Ebony Murphy-Root and Gillian Wagner have unanimously been elected to its board of directors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Melissa Chalsma been in?
Melissa Chalsma has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Melissa Chalsma been in?
Melissa Chalsma has not appeared in the West End.
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