HAPPY NEW YEAR from Amanda Melby
Posted: January 3, 2014 Filed under: Awards, Commercials, DVD, Films, Films - Festivals, Films- Directing, Teaching, Theatre, TV, Volunteer - Community Leave a comment
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MELBY PLAYS ‘PHYLLIS’ IN ‘BODY AWARENESS’ AT ACTORS THEATRE OF PHOENIX
Posted: March 23, 2012 Filed under: Theatre | Tags: Actors Theatre of Phoenix, Amanda Melby, Annie Baker, Arizona Actress, Arizona Arts, entertainment, Herberger Theater Center, Matthew Wiener Leave a commentBODY AWARENESS
by Annie Baker
Mar 30 – Apr 15, 2012
Herberger Theater Center
(Stage West)
Amanda Melby plays “Phyllis” in “Body Awareness” at Actors Theatre of Phoenix; opens March 30
The one-act play is set (as last season’s CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION) in the fictional small town of Shirley, Vermont, where Phyllis (AMANDA MELBY), a college campus organizer for Body Awareness Week (whose topics range from a dance troupe of refugee Palestinian children to an eating disorder seminar) lives with her partner Joyce (Maria Amorocho), a high school social studies teacher, and Joyce’s 21-year-old son Jared (Will Hightower), from a prior marriage. Jared shows several symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome, but he refuses to see a therapist for treatment. Their houseguest is a middle-aged photographer named Frank Bonitatibus (Ian Christianson), whose artistic photos of nude women offend Phyllis. Frank’s presence exacerbates the already existing tension between the three of them, and when Joyce agrees to pose for one of Frank’s pictures, this threatens her relationship with Phyllis. Meanwhile, Jared, a self-described autodidact who works at McDonald’s until he successfully tries to get fired because he hates his co-workers, asks Frank for advice on how to attract women.
“5 STARS!…a smart, modest work about ordinary, flawed people, grasping for connection, but none of it feels small, thanks to Baker’s sharp ear for the deeply painful-and funny-longings squirming under her characters’ dialogue. What a beautiful start to a young playwright’s theatrical body of work.” – Time Out New York
Directed by Matthew Wiener.
Info: http://www.atphx.org/index.taf?mnid=performance&ecid=1298037644
MELBY IN ‘THE SHADOW BOX;’ OPENS JAN 13, 2012
Posted: January 8, 2012 Filed under: Theatre | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Actress, Arizona Arts, Theatre Artists Studio Leave a commentAmanda Melby plays “Maggie” in “The Shadow Box” at Theatre Artists Studio; opens January 13
In this compelling dramatic triptych, three terminal patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital grounds. The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged further by the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover, Mark; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son. A poignant and compelling look at the emotional journeys of the patients and those who love them, The Shadow Box is the winner of a Tony Award® for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.
Directed by Wanda McHatton, The Shadow Box features Mary Clare Coleman* (Agnes), Dolores D’Amore Goldsmith (Felicity), Tony Hodges* (Brian), Julie Lee (Beverly), Christopher Bradley* (Mark), Steve Fajardo (Joe), Amanda Melby* (Maggie), Dennis Cowan (Steve) and Mary Robinson as the Interviewer.
The Studio will hold a special benefit performance of The Shadow Box on Thursday, January 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds going to Hospice of the Valley. In addition, we will be collecting donations for Hospice throughout the run of the show. For more information on the benefit performance, click here.
Jan 13-29, 2012: Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
Theatre Artists Studio 4848 E Cactus Rd #406 Scottsdale AZ 85254 (faces Paradise Village Pkwy, N of Olive Garden)
www.thestudiophx.org | 602.765.0120
Get tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/215005 or call the Box Office at 602-765-0120.
*Member of Actors Equity Association. This program is an Equity Member Project Code Production.
MELBY DIRECTS ‘POOH TOO’ AT THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO
Posted: June 1, 2010 Filed under: Theatre | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, Devorah Medwin, entertainment, Maria Amorocho, Maureen Dias, Pooh Too, Theatre Artists Studio, Winnie the Pooh Leave a comment
Amanda Melby directs Devorah Medwin’s short play POOH TOO with Maureen Dias and Maria Amorocho June 11-21, 2009. http://www.thestudiophx.org/ABOUT/PAST_PROJECTS/200809season.htm#TopOfPage
‘MEDEA’S GHOST’ OPENS AT THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO; MELBY STARS AS MARY
Posted: January 29, 2010 Filed under: Theatre | Tags: Amanda Melby, Arizona Arts, ARIZONA REPUBLIC, MICKI SHELTON, PHOENIX NEW TIMES, Theatre Artists Studio Leave a commentAZ Republic interview with Melby and Shelton: pdf
AZ Republic Article with Micki Shelton, plawright: article link
January 27 article in Phoenix New Times: article link
Theatre Artists Studio
MELBY CAST IN NEW PLAY: ‘MEDEA’S GHOST’
Posted: December 16, 2009 Filed under: Theatre Leave a commentMEDEA’S GHOST is written by Micki Shelton and directed by Barbara Acker. Melby stars as ‘Mary.’
A world premiere by an Arizona playwright.
When fate compels Teresa to visit Mary in prison, an emotional journey begins that leads to surprising redemption. The story of one woman’s unforgivable crime and another woman’s incredible outreach.
January 29 – February 13, 2010: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Call 602-765-0120 for reservations. More info.
MELBY: 2007
Posted: December 19, 2007 Filed under: Awards, Commercials, DVD, Films, Films - Festivals, Films- Directing, Theatre, TV, Volunteer - Community | Tags: A Midsummer Night's Dream, AFI Dallas, Amanda Melby, AZ-TV, Commercials, Copper Wing Award, Cox Communications, Dallas Film Festival, entertainment, Farewell Darkness, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, JAKE'S CORNER, JEFF SANTO, Kate Pogue, Leighton Agency, NATAS, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, Riding to Bethlehem, Rocky Mountain Emmy, Screen Wars, Smokescreen, Theatre Artists Studio, Verve Studios; Judith Eisenberg; filmmaker; awards, Wendy Myers Leave a commentDecember 28, 2007
FEATURE FILM ‘JAKE’S CORNER’ DEBUTS FOR CAST AND CREW
JAKE’S CORNER writed and directed by Jeff Santo premiered for Cast and Crew on Dec 18 to a packed house at the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center. Amanda plays ‘Kari’ opposite star Richard Tyson. Look for JAKE’S CORNER at the Sedona Film Festival in March 2008 and other theatres shortly thereafter. Click here to see pictures from the shoot. Click here to watch Fox 10’s coverage of the screening. [Contrary to the reporting, the film was not completed in time for the Sundance deadline.]
December 1, 2007
AMANDA TO PLAY POLLY IN THE WORLD PREMIERE OF RIDING TO BETHLEHEM – Jan 31-Feb 3, 2008
What do you do when you realize it really isn’t a nice day for a white wedding? Amanda plays POLLY who asks that question in the World Premiere of RIDING TO BETHLEHEM – a collection of pieces by Phoenix writer Wendy Myers. January 31, Feb 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and Feb 3 at 2 pm at Theatre Artists Studio.
November 1, 2007
AMANDA RECORDS WITH BAND SMOKESCREEN – Album “Slightly Confusing to a Stranger” releases
The band Smokescreen asked Amanda to play cello on one of their tracks. Their new album is called Slightly Confusing to a Stranger and Amanda plays on Track #9, Left. Click here to hear it.
September 28, 2007
AMANDA TO PLAY HELENA IN SHAKESPEARE’S FRIENDS – Sept 28 at 7:30 pm
Noted Shakespeare Author, Director and Folger Scholar KATE POGUE directs Amanda Melby as Helena in a scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a part of SHAKESPEARE’S FRIENDS – an evening of discussion and scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. Download the flier.
August 28, 2007
AMANDA NOMINATED FOR TWO EMMYS FOR WORK ON SCREEN WARS
Amanda is nominated for TWO 2007 Emmys from the NATAS – Rocky Mountain Chapter – for her work as a host/actress on the weekly television show SCREEN WARS and as the Producer of the show in the Arts/Entertainment Category for Episode #2.09. These two nominations marke her second and third nominations for her work on SCREEN WARS (in 2006 she was nominated for her hosting work). The Emmy ceremony will be held October 6 in Glendale.
August 27, 2007
NETHERBEAST SEPTEMBER SCREENINGS’
NETHERBEAST, INC. plays a number of Film Festivals in September. Toofy Film Festival – September 8th at 7pm in the Boulder Theatre www.toofy.com, Kansas International Film Festival September 14th – 17th www.kansasfilm.com, Edmonton International Film Festival September 28th – October 6thwww.edmontonfilmfest.com, The iCON International Film Festival in Israel September 28th – October 4thwww.icon.org.il/promo07/eng/?page_id=12
August 24, 2007
AMANDA’S COX CABLE COMMERCIAL STARTS AIRING
Amanda plays the “wife” in the Cox Cable commercial “Choose Wisely” with Mr. Dial Up, Mr. Qwest and Mr. Cox High Speed. It is airing across the networks on Cox Cable.
August 13, 2007
AMANDA DEBUTS NEW VOICE OVER DEMO’
Amanda recently spent time in the Artists Den studio and re-cut her Commercial Voice Over Demo. Listen to it here! Listen and watch her other demos here.
July 17, 2007
AMANDA BOOKS PRINCIPAL ROLE IN COX CABLE COMMERCIAL
Amanda booked the prinicpal role of the “wife” in the Cox Cable commercial “Choose Wisely.” It will air starting mid-August across the networks on Cox Cable.
June 29, 2007
AMANDA WRITES, DIRECTS AND PRODUCES SHORT FILM ‘HOMECOMING IN HD’
As part of her Verve Studios’ Acting for Teens Camp, Amanda wrote, directed and produced the short film HOMECOMING IN HD with the students in the camp. Todd Anderson was the DP and Keegan Ead edited.
June 30, 2007
AMANDA LINE PRODUCES AND ACTS IN FEATURE FILM ‘FAREWELL DARKNESS’
Amanda line produced the second unit Arizona scenes for the feature FAREWELL DARKNESS directed by Daniel J. Pico. She also shot an on-camera scene as Denise Franks, reporter. Click here to see pictures from the shoot.
June 3, 2007
AMANDA SHOOTS SCENES IN FEATURE FILM ‘JAKE’S CORNER’
Amanda worked for 3 days on set in the supporting role of Kari in the SAG feature film JAKE’S CORNER directed by Jeff Santo. One scene was opposite star Richard Tyson. Click here to see pictures from the shoot.
May 4, 2007
AMANDA CAST IN FEATURE FILM ‘JAKE’S CORNER’
Amanda booked the supporting role of Kari in the SAG feature film JAKE’S CORNER directed by Jeff Santo. It shoots in May and June, 2007.
April 25, 2007
SCREEN WARS SEASON TWO CONCLUDES
Screen Wars airs Wednesday nights at 11 pm on AZ-TV
The Season Two finale of the Emmy-winning television series SCREEN WARS aired on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Amanda acted in the opening homages and hosted the thirty-minute Emmy(R)-winning program.
April 15, 2007
AMANDA WINS COPPER WING AWARD
Amanda was presented with the Copper Wing Award at the Phoenix Film Festival for Board Member of the Year. The award was presented by Phoenix Film Foundation Board Chairman, Ted Anderson.
April 15, 2007
AMANDA CAST IN MONTIERTH BROTHERS’ SHORT FILM
Amanda was asked to play a supporting role in the Montierth Brothers’ new short film THE SECRET OF LIFE, a comedy. Shooting will be in May.
March 16, 2007
AMANDA BOOKS INDUSTRIAL FOR COUNTRY INSURANCE
Amanda booked the role of Claudia in an AFTRA industrial film for Country Insurance. It shoots March 28-31, 2007.
March 15, 2007
NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED TO PLAY AT PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
Netherbeast, Inc., the Arizona-made feature that Amanda shot last summer will be playing at the Phoenix Film Festival with screenings on April 14, April 15 and April 18.
March 3, 2007
NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED TO PREMIER AT AFI DALLAS FILM FESTIVAL
Netherbeast, Inc., the Arizona-made feature that Amanda shot last summer will be premiering at the AFI DallasFilm Festival with screenings on March 30 and March 31.
February 22, 2007
AMANDA ACCEPTED INTO MEMBERSHIP OF THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO
Theatre Artists Studio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to provide a professional theatre resource for our members and for our community. The Studio is the workout space for many talented member actors, producers, directors, playwrights and designers who manifest for their audiences the power and imagination of theatre. Members are given the opportunity to produce innovative projects for the public and to educate and mentor anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciate of the theatre arts.
January 3, 2007
SECOND SEASON OF SCREEN WARS DEBUTS
Screen Wars airs Wednesday nights at 11 pm on AZ-TV
Season Two of the Emmy-winning television series SCREEN WARS airs on Wednesday nights at 11 pm from January 3-April 25, 2007. Amanda acts in the opening homages and hosts the thirty-minute Emmy(R)-winning program.
January 1, 2007
AMANDA BECOMES SOLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IFP/PHOENIX
Julie Holman steps down as Co-Executive Director of IFP/PHX and Amanda becomes the sole Executive Director
MELBY: 2006
Posted: December 19, 2006 Filed under: Awards, Commercials, DVD, Films, Films - Festivals, Films- Directing, Theatre, TV, Volunteer - Community | Tags: aftra phoenix, Amanda Melby, american federation of television and radio artists, Arizona Arts, Arizona Filmmaker, Brian Ronalds, Bruce Dellis, Chris LaMont, Dean Ronalds, entertainment, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, Leighton Agency, lisa mulcahy, NATAS, Netherbeast Inc., Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, Rocky Mountain Emmy, sag, screen actors guild, the actor's other career book Leave a commentSeptember 29, 2006
AMANDA STARTS SHOOTING SECOND SEASON OF SCREEN WARS
Season Two of the Emmy-winning television series SCREEN WARS has begun shooting with Amanda Melby as the host. The opening homages will be shot first, with filmmaker interviews and hosting to follow. Season Two returns to AZ-TV in January, 2007.
September 1, 2006
THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK IS AVAILABLE
Amanda was interviewed by author Lisa Mulcahy for her new book: THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK. It is published by Allworth Press and is now available.
September 2, 2006
AMANDA WRAPS PRODUCTION ON FEATURE “NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED”
Amanda just wrapped 10-days working on the feature film NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED directed by Dean Ronalds and written by Bruce Dellis. The film is a comedy about an office full of vampires (or Netherfolk, as they prefer to be called). Amanda appears as an office worker (Hazel Von Borscht) who has been around since the 50s. Look for her in the office scenes with Darrell Hammond, Steve Burns, Jason Mewes and Dave Foley as well as the flashback scenes from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
August 31, 2006
AMANDA NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY FOR WORK AS HOST ON SCREEN WARS
Amanda is nominated for a 2006 Emmy from the NATAS – Rocky Mountain Chapter – for her work as a host on the weekly television show SCREEN WARS. The Emmy ceremony will be held October 7 at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
August 12, 2006
AMANDA IS CAST IN FEATURE “NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED”
Amanda is cast and begins an 8-day shoot on the feature film NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED directed by Dean Ronalds. The film stars Darrell Hammond, Dave Foley, Steve Burns, Amy Davidson, Jason Mewes, Judd Nelson and Robert Wagner. Brian Ronalds and Chris LaMont produce.
August 2, 2006
AMANDA SHOOTS “BONDAGE”
Amanda shot August 2 and August 5 for her role of Amanda in Angel Ruiz’s short film BONDAGE. The film continues shooting a few more weeks.
July 10, 2006
AMANDA IS ELECTED TO ARIZONA SAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amanda was asked to run for a seat on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Screen Actors Guild. She was elected and will serve a one-year term.
July 1, 2006
AMANDA IS INTERVIEWED FOR BOOK
Amanda was interviewed by author Lisa Mulcahy for her new book: THE ACTOR’S OTHER CAREER BOOK. It is published by Allworth Press and will be available in July.
June 23, 2006
AMANDA IS CAST IN SUPPORTING ROLE IN “BONDAGE”
Amanda is cast as the supporting role of Amanda in Angel Ruiz’s short film BONDAGE. Shooting will be 2 days for Amanda in the beginning of August.
March, 2006
PHOENIX FILM PROJECT BECOMES IFP/PHOENIX: AMANDA REMAINS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Phoenix Film Project becomes a chapter of the Independent Feature Project and is re-named IFP/PHX. Amanda and Julie Holman remain Co-Executive Directors.
January, 2006
AMANDA ASKED TO TAKE OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEAT FOR PHOENIX AFTRA
Phoenix Local AFTRA Executive Director Roxanne Chaisson invites Amanda Melby to fill the open Board of Directors seat.
MELBY: 2005
Posted: December 19, 2005 Filed under: Awards, Commercials, DVD, Films, Films - Festivals, Films- Directing, Theatre, TV, Volunteer - Community | Tags: Amanda Melby, IFP Phoenix, IFP/PHX, indiana weslyan university, NATAS, Phoenix Film Festival, PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION, phoenix film project, Rocky Mountain Emmy, Screen Wars, toyota, voice over Leave a commentOctober 5, 2005
AMANDA GIVES BIRTH TO DAUGHTER SOPHIA
Acting takes a break for a few months….daughter Sophia is a delight!
September 23, 2005
SEASON ONE OF SCREEN WARS CONCLUDES.
The show is now airing on Friday nights at 11:30 pm on AZ-TV throughout Arizona. Starting September 30, all 26 episodes will be re-broadcast.
September 15, 2005
AMANDA IS ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION. www.phxfilm.com
August 1, 2005
AMANDA BOOKS 4 RADIO SPOTS FOR INDIANA WESLYAN UNIVERSITY.
April 22, 2005
AMANDA IS APPOINTED NEW CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PHOENIX FILM PROJECT (pdf News Release)
Amanda Melby and Julie Holman are appointed Co-Executive Directors of the Phoenix FIlm Project. They will oversee the growth of the non-profit organization for independent filmmakers as well as continue producing the Project’s weekly television show: SCREEN WARS. www.PhoenixFilmProject.com
April 1, 2005
AMANDA HOSTS TV SHOW “SCREEN WARS”
Amanda, along with Susan Brigham, hosts the new thirty-minute television show SCREEN WARS. The first episode airs Saturday, April 2 and runs every Saturday thereafter at 5:30 pm on AZ-TV. AZ-TV airs throughout Arizona (www.Kaz.tv). SCREEN WARS is produced by the Phoenix Film Project and showcases Arizona short filmmakers. Every 5 episodes are devoted to a new genre with Comedy being the first genre. The top 9 films submitted in each genre will air in the first three episodes and viewers choose their favorite three. The three finalists are then aired again in the 4th episode and, again, viewers choose their favorite. Amanda and Susan announce the winner in the 5th episode, the final episode for each genre.
SCREEN WARS is designed to showcase Arizona filmmakers and the independent film scene. In addition to hosting, Amanda serves as a Supervising Producer with Julie Holman.
March 25, 2005
AMANDA GETS CAST IN 50s NOIR FILM “DIAMONDS AND DAMES”
Amanda has been cast in the supporting role of Wanda in the 50s film noir detective story, DIAMONDS AND DAMES. Paul Yang directs the short film. Amanda will shoot her scenes the week of 4/11/05.
January 15, 2005
AMANDA CONTINUES SPRING NARRATION TOUR FOR TOYOTA
As part of her contract with Toyota, Amanda will be traveling to Omaha, Portland, St. Louis, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Milwaukee and Denver to present Toyota’s new 2005 vehicles to the public.
