So why 101 stage adaptations? Join our host, Melissa Schmitz, as she shares why she started this podcast. She will share exactly who this show is for, what her vision is for future episodes, and even how to get in touch with her to share your play adaptation with her and her audience.

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In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why I started this podcast
  • Who’s on deck in the next few episodes
  • How you — yes, you!— can influence the trajectory of this podcast

And more!

Learn About Our Host
Melissa Schmitz is an actor, director, playwright, script consultant, marketing strategist, aspiring literary manager, aspiring voiceover artist, and now a podcast host who has worked for theatres in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.

Ms. Schmitz received her Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Theatre and Spanish from the College of St. Benedict. She earned her Master's Degree in Theatre from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.

Her main areas of practice are acting, writing, and directing. Her main interests of study are Greek Theatre, Shakespeare, and Costume History.

In addition to theater, Ms. Schmitz is a student of dance, particularly ballroom and Mediterranean dance. She is a lover of dance history and her specialized areas of study are Romantic Ballet, the waltz, and the German Expressionist period.

Outside of the performing arts, Melissa is a self-proclaimed domestic goddess, keeping many people happy with various from-scratch cupcake recipes and also experimenting with finding the healthiest and most delicious meals she can find. Her interests in personal development include women's health and wellness, nutrition, leadership, psychology, and communication styles. Her ideal weekend includes cupcakes and seeing at least two plays, maybe four. She has also written many blogs about theatre, food, and travel.

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