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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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, that ran May 22nd –September 7th and also was Martha in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers which ran from June 16th - August 14th. She completed about 85 performances this summer.
The Ballad of Butch and Sundance Original Cast Recording: https://open.spotify.com/album/6O3QwPeWiXbhAMerciAvtc?si=Nc5e1rKbSIi6Yr-i5nlzFg
Cast Information Page: https://www.picklevilleplayhouse.com/ourcast/Melissa
Seven Brides Trailer/Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJcZ7G5WjY
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Melissa is returning to South Side Middle School to choreograph Seussical JR. this fall. She will also be returning to Sunrise Theater Company to direct/choreograph Pete the Cat.
Melissa obtained a Directing Specialization as part of her Musical Theatre degree from Boston Conservatory.
See directing/choreography page for more details and media
Listen to Melissa on the original cast recording of The Ballad of Butch and Sundance! She performs a solo on “Nothing Ever Happen,” joins in a duet on “Greatest Story Ever Told,” and is also featured in “Finale.” Melissa can be heard providing ensemble vocals throughout the remaining tracks. Album can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms.
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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
Melissa is a graduate of Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre
She is a New York based singer/actor/dancer. Her most recent performing credit was playing Martha in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and originating the role of Etta Earp in The Ballad of Butch and Sundance at Pickleville Playhouse this past summer.
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, pickleball, oat milk lattes, and Gilmore Girls!
