SAG/AFTRA - eligible
MelissaCapista_resume.pdf
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FILM (selected)
| LIFE.EDU | Supporting | dir. Molly Gazay |
| LIFT: JJ'S STORY | Supporting | dir. Molly Gazay |
| SIMULATED THEORY | Supporting | Diabla Productions |
| CUT! DON'T CUT! | Supporting | dir. Colleen Davie Janes |
| THE PARKING SPOT | Supporting | dir. Mario Corry |
| CHRISTMAS EVE: PANIC AT THE POLE | Supporting | dir. Colleen Davie Janes |
| A BOX CAME TO BROOKLYN*** | Supporting | dir. Jason Cusato |
| SUNDAY DINNER | Lead | dir. Jason Cusato |
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
| BLIND TRUST (Pilot) | Recurring | dir. Colleen Davie Janes |
| TRAP DOOR (Web Ep 301) | Co-Star | dir. Sean O'Connor |
NY THEATRE (selected)
| RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER* | Anna | Symphony Space|Mario Corry |
| BROKEN WINDOWS (opp. Lawrence Gilliard Jr) | Vick | Teatro Circulo|Chuck Orsland |
| PITCHING TO THE STAR | Lauri | Teatro Circulo|Tony White |
| BURNT | Cathy | Teatro Circulo|Tony White |
| RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER | Catherine | Teatro Circulo|Monica Bell |
| THE SAMPLE | Nurse | Hudson Guild|Mario Corry |
| WALTER'S DEAD** | Lucy | Hudson Guild|Jonathan Libman |
| DANCING AT LUGHNASA | Maggie | AADA|Peter Jensen |
| PICNIC | Madge | AADA|Bob Verlaque |
COMMERCIALS
| Conflicts Available Upon Request |
TRAINING
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC (Graduate) | |
| Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia | |
| The Actor's Green Room and CnC-Studios (various industry-taught classes and workshops) |
SPECIAL SKILLS
15 years advanced training in jazz, tap, ballet/pointe | training in modern, flamenco, hip-hop/street jazz |
firearms training (.357 magnum, .38 revolver, Glock 9mm semi-automatic) | improv | dance choreography |
valid driver's license & U.S. passport
Local hire: L.A. | New Orleans | Atlanta
*Featured Play: Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival, 2020
**Nominated: Best Play, NY Thespis Theatre Festival, 2016
***Winner: Best Comedic Short, Manhattan Film Festival 2015; Best Ensemble Cast, Chain NYC Film Fest 2015
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