Mêlisa Annis
Playwright - Director
Cymraes
The Smile of Herr
by and starring Christine Lahti
Directed by Mêlisa Annis
Produced by Wild Yak, Nina Tassler in association with Gloria Steinham
Scenic Design by Sarah Beaton, Lighting Design by Matt Hastings, Projection Design by Matt Powell
The Marylebone Theatre, London, 2026
Sights & Sounds
TALK by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Mêlisa Annis
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Scenic Design by Justin and Christopher Swader, Lighting Design by Mary Ellen Stebbins, Costume Design by FabienAguilar
Contact - Cysylltwch
Have a project in mind, a question, or an idea for a collaboration? I’d love to hear from you.
Oes gennych chi brosiect mewn golwg, cwestiwn, neu syniad am gydweithio?
Byddwn wrth fy modd yn clywed gennych.
Teaching & Workshop Guidance
Mêlisa teaches dramatic writing and directing for writers at New York University, at the Tisch Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also shepherding several playwriting groups with ESPA at Primary Stages.
Other workshop guidance and leadership of writing groups include; working with returned veterans of war with the Wounded Warrior Project, guiding the dramaturgical process for Democracy Lab for The Brennan Centre of Justice, teaching playwriting to teenagers for Rattlestick Theatre, guiding the workshop process for women over 50 with Clutch Productions.
For more information about taking a playwriting class with Mêlisa at Primary Stages, please contact sarah@primarystages.org or contact her via the Contact Form.