Melissa Rain Anderson

BFA, SDC, SAG-AFTRA , AEA

SONG / MONOLOGUE / SHAKESPEARE / SCENE STUDY COACH

AVAILABLE TO WORK VIRTUALLY AND OCCASIONALLY IN-PERSON IN NEW YORK CITY

WHY I COACH — Working one on one is my favorite kind of work. I’m a big believer in walking into the audition and rehearsal room with something great to offer. I adore working to unlock what makes a kid special, and taps into their uniqueness. I love to watch kids thrive and discover in the moment! What a joy it is to work with young artists and support their huge hearts and passion.

Melissa Rain Anderson is a New York City based Director, Actor

and Acting Coach. Melissa directs in New York City and

regionally, specializing in Contemporary Plays, Shakespeare and

Musicals. Regional credits include The Denver Center, Utah

Shakespeare Festival, TUTS Houston, Rep. Theater St. Louis,

Cleveland Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare, Westport Country

Playhouse, Geva Theater, Syracuse Stage and Pioneer Theatre Co.

Melissa’s acting credits include Co- Stars on Law and Order

SVU and Lipstick Jungle, Head Nurse in the National Tour of

South Pacific. Off-Broadway credits Manhattan Theater Club,

City Center Encores! and The York Theater. Melissa can be heard

singing on several cast recordings including Babes in Arms

Encores, Tenderloin and Richard Rodgers The Sound of

His Music. Melissa adores teaching privately specializing in acting

through song, audition technique, Shakespeare and contemporary

monologues and scenes. Melissa lives in New York City with her

husband, actor Jim Poulos, please visit Melissarainanderson.com