Melissa Aliotta is a New York based, multifaceted theater artist.
She inspires others to be themselves by bringing a sense of humor to her work as well as critical thinking through a creative lens.
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"“I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa as a valued member of our chamber singers and in all our musical theatre productions. Melissa has a fire in her to be the best that she can be. Her drive to excel on the stage and musically is evident and inspiring. In the two year IB Music class she completed compositions and performances at a very high standard. She is a standout triple threat; hard working, very open to coaching and always maintains a positive attitude.”
—Doreen Fryling-ED. D.
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"Real-life gang moll Etta Place becomes Etta Earp in this script by Derek Davis (just go with it). She is winningly played by Pickleville newcomer Melissa Aliotta, a diminutive New York City actress with a great big voice.”
—Cache Valley Daily
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“They were among the 66 of Long Island’s most talented young dance students selected through competitive auditions to appear in this year’s production. The Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s own professional dance company, presents a spectacular full-length production of the perennial holiday favorite.”
—Long Island Herald
What’s she been up to…
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Melissa performed this summer season at Pickleville Playhouse! She originated the role of Etta in the brand-new comedy melodrama The Ballad of Butch and Sundance, running May 22nd –September 7th, and also was Martha in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, running June 16th - August 14th.
The Ballad of Butch and Sundance Original Cast Recording is coming soon….
Pickleville Website: https://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com
Cast Information Page: https://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com/ourcast/Melissa
Seven Brides Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJcZ7G5WjY
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Melissa will be returning to Sunrise Theatre Company to direct 13 the musical with the high school students. She will also be returning to South Side Middle School to choreograph their musical.
Melissa obtained a Directing Specialization as part of her Musical Theatre degree from Boston Conservatory.
See directing/choreography page for more details and media
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Melissa released her first Holiday single on Spotify, Apple Music and many other platforms on December 24th at midnight EST. Berklee Alumni Jack Richman arranged a jazzy version of “Jingle Bells” for her. Official music video released on December 25th 2025.
Melissa recently performed at Don’t Tell Mama and made her 54 Below Debut performing in 54 Sings Campy Musicals Encore!
Melissa returned to Sunrise Theatre Company and directed their Children’s Theater Production of Schoolhouse Rock Live and is choreographing South Side Middle School’s Frozen JR.
Click the links above to watch footage of Melissa performing.
Melissa is a graduate of Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre
She is a New York based singer/actor/dancer. She is excited to be performing in Pickleville Playhouse’s summer season this year. Her most recent acting credit was playing Sally Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas with Gershwin Entertainment. Melissa has performed at NYC venues such as 54 Below, Don't Tell Mama, and Symphony Space. Outside of performing, she also has directed multiple touring children’s theater productions, is a staff member at Broadway Artists Alliance, and has choreographed middle school student productions.
Besides showtunes, she also has a strong passion for vocal jazz and was in the Berklee Vocal Jazz Ensemble, New York State School Music Association All County Jazz Ensemble and All State Mixed Chorus.
Growing up on Long Island, Melissa spent her youth performing in Theatre for Young Audience Regional Tours. Outside of performing she loves all things Disney, oat milk lattes, and Gilmore Girls!
