Melissa High School Theatre

10/16/2025

Every haunting production begins with a cast of characters and the team who bring them to life. Meet our talented cast and crew, and join us tomorrow for OPENING NIGHT! 🌕

Ernest and the Pale Moon
📅 Oct. 16–18 | 7:30 p.m.
🎃 Oct. 31 | 9:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: www.melissaisd.org/theatre

10/14/2025

Join us for a tale of obsession, jealousy, and murder. 🕯️

Ernest and the Pale Moon
📅 Oct. 16–18 | 7:30 p.m.
🎃 Oct. 31 | 9:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: www.melissaisd.org/theatre

10/13/2025

Get your tickets now, before it’s too late. 🕰️

Ernest and the Pale Moon
📅 Oct. 16–18 | 7:30 p.m.
🎃 Oct. 31 | 9:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: www.melissaisd.org/theatre

10/12/2025

It’s the week of the show!!! Get your tickets now!

🎭 The Melissa High School Theatre will be performing Ernest and the Pale Moon on October 16-18 with a special Halloween performance on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Melissa Arts Center. The performances on Oct. 16-18 will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the one on Oct. 31 will begin at 9:30 p.m. Step into a dark, gothic world with Ernest and the Pale Moon, a noir-horror musical based on a short story by Oliver Lansley and inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. The story follows Ernest, a man whose obsession with his neighbor, Gwendoline, takes a chilling turn into madness and murder, enhanced by an eerie dreamlike atmosphere and haunting effects. This production is recommended for ages 13 and up.

🎟️ Tickets are $10.00 and available now at www.melissaisd.org/theatre.

🎭 The Melissa High School Theatre will be performing Ernest and the Pale Moon on October 16-18 with a special Halloween performance on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Melissa Arts Center. The performances on Oct. 16-18 will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the one on Oct. 31 will begin at 9:30 p.m. Step into a dark, gothic world with Ernest and the Pale Moon, a noir-horror musical based on a short story by Oliver Lansley and inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. The story follows Ernest, a man whose obsession with his neighbor, Gwendoline, takes a chilling turn into madness and murder, enhanced by an eerie dreamlike atmosphere and haunting effects. This production is recommended for ages 13 and up.

🎟️ Tickets are $10.00 and available now at www.melissaisd.org/theatre.

10/03/2025

🚪 Step inside if you dare.

Ernest and the Pale Moon
📅 Oct. 16–18 | 7:30 p.m.
🎃 Oct. 31 | 9:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: www.melissaisd.org/theatre

09/17/2025

We are so excited to officially announce our 2025-2026 Season! We’ve already been hard at work on our first few shows, and can’t wait to share these incredible stories with you. From moonlit secrets and spooky fun to royal antics, dazzling journeys and heartfelt lessons, this season is full of magic, mystery, and merriment. Ticketing info to come soon!

06/13/2025

Now that summer has officially begun for Melissa Theatre, we couldn’t miss the chance to look back one more time at our recent journey with Hadestown.

Due to UIL date changes, the show was rescheduled to take place entirely after summer break had already begun. These students returned on their own time, built the entire set in a single day, completed just one day of tech, and launched straight into performances. Their fingerprints were all over this production, which was largely student-designed and choreographed. Their dedication, resilience, and love for theatre made it all possible.

There aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to the students, parents, and teachers who helped make this show a reality. ❤️🌹

📸 All photos by Roger Greene

06/13/2025

Earlier this week Melissa Theatre returned from an unforgettable trip to New York City!

Over the course of the week, we saw six incredible shows: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Boop!, Sunset Blvd, and Gypsy. We also participated in acting, vocal, and dance workshops led by cast members from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Blvd, and Gypsy.

We explored the city from top to bottom, visiting Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, The Edge observatory, and so much more. Altogether, we walked over 36 miles, visited countless neighborhoods, and made memories we’ll never forget.

And just when we thought it was all over, we got to make even MORE memories when our flight was canceled leaving us stuck in the city for two more days! Even with the unexpected travel hiccups, it was an inspiring and rewarding trip that reminded us all the reasons we love theatre and our Melissa Theatre family! ❤️🌃🍎

05/28/2025

🌹 Hadestown: Teen Edition opened to a SOLD OUT crowd last night, and the train is still rolling!

Thursday, May 29 at 7 PM is almost full with only a handful of seats remaining.

We still have great availability for the Thursday, May 29 2 PM matinee. Take the journey while you still can. Once tickets are gone, they are gone for good!

🎟️ www.melissaisd.org/theatre

05/26/2025

“What you gonna do when the chips are down?”

Make a date to face the Fates. Hadestown: Teen Edition brings the myth to life in a powerful, up close experience that puts you right in the middle of the story!

Showtimes:
• Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 PM
• Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM

Tickets are nearly halfway sold out! Get yours now before they disappear:
www.melissaisd.org/theatre

05/26/2025

🌹 Hadestown: Teen Edition opens this week at the Melissa Arts Center!
This immersive production features onstage seating, and each performance is limited to 125 seats. Don’t miss your chance to see it up close!

📅 Showtimes:
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM

🎟 Get your tickets now before we sell out! www.melissaisd.org/theatre

05/24/2025

A huge congratulations to our Melissa Theatre seniors who graduated this week! We love you and can’t wait to see the positive impact you will make on our world! 🎓❤️