Melissa High School Theatre

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! 🎓❤️

05/22/2025

You may have thought the curtain closed on our season with our State performance, but we’re not quite ready to take our final bow. Who’s ready for an encore?

Join us next week for Hadestown: Teen Edition, featuring the talented students of our Musical Theatre Production class. It’s the perfect way to kick off your summer break!

Inspired by Greek mythology, get ready for a powerful and unforgettable journey in this unique musical that tells the story of Orpheus and Eurydice as they navigate love, loss, and the harsh world of the underworld. With heartfelt songs, moving characters, and a story full of hope and heartbreak, this reimagined tale will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Join us for an evening performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m., or catch one of two shows on Thursday, May 29, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 a person and available now at www.melissaisd.org/theatre

There are only three performances, and seating is limited to 100 seats per show—so grab your tickets NOW!

🎭 MHS Theatre presents Hadestown: Teen Edition on May 27 and 29, 2025, at the Melissa Arts Center! Inspired by Greek mythology, get ready for a powerful and unforgettable journey in this unique musical that tells the story of Orpheus and Eurydice as they navigate love, loss, and the harsh world of the underworld. With heartfelt songs, moving characters, and a story full of hope and heartbreak, this reimagined tale will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Join us for an evening performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m., or catch one of two shows on Thursday, May 29, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets are $10 a person and available now at www.melissaisd.org/theatre.

05/22/2025

What an incredible week we had in Austin, wrapping up our journey with Where Words Once Were! This amazing company left it all on the stage, and we are proud to have placed in the top 7 out of 263 5A schools in the state!

Congratulations to Halle Heywood on her Honorable Mention All Star Cast award, and huge congratulations to our entire cast, crew, and alternates on a BEAUTIFUL season!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Melissa Theatre parents, administrators, MISD Fine Arts team, and all of our supporters. You’ve impacted our journey in countless ways, and we are truly blessed to have you. It takes a village, and we absolutely could not have done this without your love and support.

That’s a wrap on UIL OAP 2025!!! ❤️🖤🤍

05/20/2025

State day is finally here!!! Tonight we take the stage at the Austin ISD PAC with our production of Where Words Once Were by Finegan Kruckemeyer! We are the 8th show of the day and will perform at approximately 9 PM. Make sure you arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to park and find a seat. See you there!!
🖊️✨

05/19/2025

Congratulations to our own Cecilia Tran who is officially a UIL State Gold Medalist!

Cecilia placed 1st in the State in the Hair & Makeup category of UIL Theatrical Design. This extraordinary achievement reflects her incredible talent and dedication. Congratulations, Cecilia!!!

If you’re attending UIL OAP State this week, make sure you check out her award winning designs in the lobby of the Austin ISD PAC!

05/13/2025

We spy a familiar face 💛 This year’s State OAP program cover features our own Halle Heywood from last year’s production of “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing”

🎭 The One-Act Play Festival takes the stage this week at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center! Conference 1A performs Monday, 2A on Tuesday, and 3A on Wednesday. The Theatrical Design contest takes place Friday and Saturday. Break a leg everyone!

uiltexas.org/theatre/state

05/08/2025

Join us tomorrow, May 9 at 6 p.m. in the Melissa Arts Center as we present public performances of our Spring shows!

The Theatre 1-4 Class will kick off the evening at 6 p.m. with a public performance of their class show.

Then the Blackbox Company will take the stage at 7 p.m. with their first place JVOAP production of “Puffs” by Matt Cox.

The Mainstage Company will conclude the evening with our State Qualifying production of “Where Words Once Were” by Finegan Kruckemeyer.

Admission is free for all three shows, so let’s !!!