Melissa David
About
Melissa is a Northern California native who grew up on the beaches of Santa Cruz and the romantic streets of San Francisco.
She is a graduate of the MFA program at the University of Tennessee, which is currently in the top 30 programs of the world. She just moved from New York City to be with her Australian husband in Melbourne.
Melissa was signed with Judy Boals Inc in NYC. She had her Off Broadway Debut last year in New Shoes, directed by Candis Jones and put up by The Drama League.
Latest Review
"While all four performers cemented many memorable moments onstage, David was a standout, with her powerful vocals and enamoring stage presence leading up to a goosebump-inducing eleven-o’clock number called, ‘Hero’."
-Ghost Quartet Review– Antipodes Theatre Company @ Gasworks Arts Park
by Kristen Iliopoulos
Melissa is a Northern California native who grew up on the beaches of Santa Cruz and the romantic streets of San Francisco.
She is a graduate of the MFA program at the University of Tennessee, which is currently in the top 30 programs of the world. She just moved from New York City to be with her Australian husband in Melbourne.
Melissa was signed with Judy Boals Inc in NYC. She had her Off Broadway Debut last year in New Shoes, directed by Candis Jones and put up by The Drama League.
Latest Review
"While all four performers cemented many memorable moments onstage, David was a standout, with her powerful vocals and enamoring stage presence leading up to a goosebump-inducing eleven-o’clock number called, ‘Hero’."
-Ghost Quartet Review– Antipodes Theatre Company @ Gasworks Arts Park
by Kristen Iliopoulos
Actor/Singer/Book Writer/Producer
A California girl who recently relocated from New York to Melbourne.
Co-Artistic Director of Brooklyn Runaways
Brooklyn Runaways produces cabarets and live events for a modern audience. Founded in 2018 by Melissa David and Brandon Pape, two New York City transplants who recently arrived in Melbourne and hope to continue pursuing their love of nurturing fresh voices in the performance community.
Founding Member of Antipodes
Antipodes Theatre Company (ATC) seeks to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment for producing professional theatre in Melbourne. Our season includes plays, musicals, new work, acting workshops, and programs for young artists. ATC strives for diversity in the workplace through a commitment to having at least 50% of all positions filled by women or people of color. Current company members include David Butler, Melissa David, Kristy Griffin, Chloe Towan, and Don Winsor.
A California girl who recently relocated from New York to Melbourne.
Co-Artistic Director of Brooklyn Runaways
Brooklyn Runaways produces cabarets and live events for a modern audience. Founded in 2018 by Melissa David and Brandon Pape, two New York City transplants who recently arrived in Melbourne and hope to continue pursuing their love of nurturing fresh voices in the performance community.
Founding Member of Antipodes
Antipodes Theatre Company (ATC) seeks to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment for producing professional theatre in Melbourne. Our season includes plays, musicals, new work, acting workshops, and programs for young artists. ATC strives for diversity in the workplace through a commitment to having at least 50% of all positions filled by women or people of color. Current company members include David Butler, Melissa David, Kristy Griffin, Chloe Towan, and Don Winsor.