Melissa Zaremba
AEA, SDC
New York:
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Rockette
Director/Choreographer Linda Haberman
Off-Broadway:
Attack of the Elvis Impersonators, Choreographer, Directed by Don Stephenson
National Tours:
42nd Street First National Tour, Lorraine Flemming
Director: Mark Bramble, Choreographer: Randy Skinner
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Rockette and Swing
2004 - 2012 seasons
Regional:
Showboat, Principal Dancer / Ellie Cover, Washington National Opera - Kennedy Center
Dir.- Francesca Zambello, Chor. -Michele Lynch
On The Town, Ensemble/ Dance Captain / Ivy Understudy, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir.- David Bell, Chor.- Alex Sanchez
Cabaret, Frenchie / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir.-David Bell, Chor.-Matt Raftery
Showboat, Principal Dancer, Lyric Opera of Chicago
Dir.-Francesca Zambello, Chor.-Michele Lynch
Mary Poppins, Ensemble / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir.-Gary Griffin, Chor.-Alex Sanchez
Now and Forever, Featured Dancer / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir.-Marc Robin, Chor.-Harrison McEldowney, Matt Raftery
For the Boys-World Premiere, Originated the role of Victoria Lee, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir./Chor- Marc Robin
Sweet Charity, Ensemble, Drury Lane Oakbrook
Dir.-Jim Corti, Chor.-Mitzi Hamilton
42nd Street, Phyllis Dale, MUNY
Dir.-LeeRoy Reams, Chor.- Kelli Barclay
The Music Man, Ensemble, MUNY
Dir. - Marc Bruni, Chor. -Liza Gennarro
Meet Me in St Louis, Ensemble, MUNY
Dir. - Paul Blake, Chor.-Michele Lynch
The Most Happy Fella, Dancer / Ensemble, Ravinia Festival
Dir./Chor. - Marc Robin
Holland America Cruise Line, MS Statendam Cast, Stiletto Entertainment
9 to 5, Ensemble / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir. - David Bell, Chor. - Matt Raftery
42nd Street, Phyllis Dale / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir. - Rachel Rockwell, Chor. - Tammy Mader
Shout!, Featured Dancer / Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir./Chor.- Rachel Rockwell
My One and Only, Asst. Choreographer, Sturgeon, Dance Captain, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire
Dir./Chor. - Tammy Mader
* For full list of credits, please dowload resume
TV/Commercial/Film/Other:
Dancing With The Stars, Guest Performance with The Rockettes
Pampered Chef National Convention, Dancer, Dir./Chor. - Marla Lampert
Honda, Model / Product Specialist, 2004 - 2010
Luna Carpet Commercial, Wife, "The Tackle"
*Multiple live interviews, PSA's, Promo's, Telethons, etc. as a Rockette
Choreography/Directing:
Pippin, Director/Choreographer, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, ** Production halted just shy of Tech due to COVID**
Matilda, Choreographer, Fine Arts Center (Colorado Springs) *Henry Award Nomination : Outstanding Choreography
A Taffeta Christmas, Director/Choreographer, Legacy Theatre (Atlanta)
Attack of the Elvis Impersonators, Choreographer, Off-Broadway (Lion Theater)
Smokey Joe's Cafe, Director/Choreographer, Legacy Theatre (Atlanta) *Suzi Bass Award Nomination for Outstanding Choreography
How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Choreographer, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire (Chicago)
Showboat, Assistant Director, The Dallas Opera
Sister Act, Choreographer, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire (Chicago)
La Cage Aux Folles, Choreographer, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire (Chicago)
Addams Family, Choreographer, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (Colorado)
All Shook Up, Choreographer, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (Colorado)
Mary Poppins, Choreographer, Abilene Christian University (Texas)
Mulan Jr., Choreographer, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids (Boulder, CO)
James and the Giant Peach Jr, Choreographer, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids (Boulder, CO)
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Choreographer, Northwestern University (Chicago)
Broadway Bound, Choreographer/Production Stage Manager, Equity Library Theater (Chicago)
Educational Directing/Choreography:
Mamma Mia, Director/Choreographer, Colorado Academy 2023
James and the Giant Peach Junior, Director/Choreographer, Colorado Academy 2023
Steel Magnolias, Director, Colorado Academy 2022
Mary Poppins, Choreographer, Colorado Academy 2022
High School Musical Jr,, Choreographer, Colorado Academy 2022
Teaching:
University of Colorado Boulder, Lecturer - Musical Theatre Repertory, 2019
Colorado Academy, Middle and Upper School Instructor of Dance and Theatre 2018 - present
Columbia College, Adjunct Professor of Tap, Ballet and Jazz, Music Theatre Department
Roosevelt University, Adjunct Professor of Tap, Music Theatre Department
Abilene Christian University, Guest Artist, Full time Adjunct Professor of jazz, ballet and tap,, Music Theatre Department
Rockette Summer Intensive (as seen on MTV), Instructor, Radio City Music Hall, MSG Entertainment
Rockette Experience, Instructor, @ Radio City Music Hall and other schools across the Country
Theatre Tap Class, Instructor, Joel Hall Dance Center Chicago, Gus Giordano Dance School Chicago
School at Porchlight, Instructor, Porchlight Theatre Chicago
Private Lesson Instructor
Education and Training:
Jacksonville University, MFA in Choreography
Oklahoma City University, Cum Laude Graduate with BPA in Dance Performance, Minor in History
North Carolina School of the Arts, Summer Scholarship student, High School