Mellissa Marlowe is an experienced and acclaimed director, performer, writer, and costumer for the theatre.  She specializes in bringing new works to the stage and adapting classics for modern audiences.  Her experiences in the theatre range from directing large scale productions like Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, The Tempest, and The Taming of the Shrew for the San Antonio Shakespeare in the Park, to performing drama, comedy, and experimental plays, to providing theatre education for both children and adults. 

Mellissa is available as a freelance director, performer, costumer, dramaturge, workshop facilitator, and acting instructor.  She has both the experience and the creative ability to create exciting productions for a variety of audiences, and to create specialized workshops and classes for a variety of needs.  To discuss your personal needs and for availability, contact Mellissa.  

The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare in the Park, 2007

Director Mellissa Marlowe opted to set the Bard's tale of  courtship...in modern-day San Antonio. Marlowe replaced Shakespeare's place references with Texas sites...all of which landed nicely at Wednesday's lively opening performance. The show is...well-paced, with strong comic performances throughout...Marlowe laced the production with well-chosen recordings from Texas bands...It gives the show a distinctive texture that serves the material well...It adds up to a lovely evening.              

  – Deborah Martin,

San Antonio Express-News