P.O. Box 691 Sebring Florida USA 33871 Tel: 863-382-2525
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P.O. Box 691 Sebring Florida USA 33871 Tel: 863-382-2525 |
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Melissa Montanez - Rising Star By: Roy Riedy |
Melissa Montanez was first seen on the HLT stage in February, 2000, performing in a Children's Academy of Theatre, Inc. (CAT) presentation of Cinderella, Cinderella as the wicked stepsister, Cecily, in Krista Flores' production of the famous children's fairytale.
In August, 2001, she played the part of Anita in Tammie Pollard's exciting presentation of West Side Story. The playbill for the musical noted the Melissa "adds authenticity to the role of Anita as she is a 'Full Blooded Puerto Rican.' Melissa is a 17 year old native of Sebring, who lists dance as her first passion. She has focused mainly on ballet, tap, and jazz. While attending Sebring High School, Melissa joined the Hi-Stepping Squad coached by none other than West Side Story's . . . (choreographer) . . . Jennifer Westergom. . ."
At the Sixteenth Annual Zenon Awards Ceremony in October, 2001, Melissa was awarded a Zenon for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her outstanding acting and dancing in the role of Anita in West Side Story.
In February, 2000, Melissa served as Pete Pollard's Assistant Director for his well received drama, Foxfire. At the Seventeenth Annual Zenon Awards Ceremony in October, Melissa performed "Trouble" from Smokey Joe's Café and was the presenter of the Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Since first seen at HLT Melissa has been in two other Little Theatre productions, performed in one Zenon Ceremony and receive a Zenon for the Best Supporting Actress in another, been mentioned in 23 local newspaper articles, and in 8 HLT newsletters. Her rapid rise to prominence at Highland Little Theatre indicates the necessary trajectory for a rising star. Congratulations Melissa on your fine accomplishments, everyone at HLT anxiously awaits your next appearance.
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