Melissa Edwards

Melissa Edwards (Stage Manager, Lighting Designer) is excited to be working on this fun and heartwarming show and is looking forward to the challenge of wearing two hats for BIG FISH. This is her fifth show as stage manager, but her first main stage lighting design with Servant Stage. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from the University of Central Arkansas, Melissa worked behind the scenes at theatres in Kentucky, Nebraska, Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut before landing in Pennsylvania. She was the Associate Lighting Designer at Sight & Sound Theatres for 10 years, where she met her husband and biggest supporter, Curt. Since then, Melissa has worked with Franklin & Marshall College, Reverie, Sight & Sound Conservatory, and Servant Stage, focusing on both lighting design and stage management. She is passionate about supporting shows behind the scenes and mentoring students on the technical side of theatre so they too might discover a new passion.

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