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My very first acting job was a re-enactment for "Rescue 911" when I was 4 years old. At 5, I was cast as "Patsy" in the Lifetime Original Movie, "Chasing the Dragon", and got to work with actress Markie Post. Later that same year (1996) I wast cast as "Trouble" in The Atlanta Opera's production of "Madama Butterfly", filmed my first national commercial (for Diet Coke) and did a series of commercials for Turner Broadcasting.
I discovered marching band at Youth Night when I was in 8th grade. Ever since that night, acting has taken a backseat to music. I was Rookie of the Year my freshman year in high school, was flute section leader Sophmore, Junior and Senior years, and was band president Senior Year. I was awarded the John Philip Sousa band award my senior year for my talent and leadership skills.
I am currently a freshman at Georgia State University, majoring in Music Education.
The John Philip Sousa Band Award September 17, 2009 My first college concert!! The Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) performed in the Kopleff Recital Hall. May 30, 2009 I performed in Carnegie Hall with the Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemle (MAYWE). It was the most incredible experience to date. We did a lot of sight seeing, saw a Broadway Show, and I got to spend time with Rae & Rich. I cannot wait to go back! March, 2009 After years of trying, I finally made ALL STATE! Savannah, GA was incredible and we were lucky enough to be there during their "First Saturday" Festival on the river. It was great fun, and I completely enjoyed playing on the All State level. June 2006 I spent 16 awesome days in Europe as a Georgia Music Ambassor!! We performed in London, Paris, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and made a side trip to Venice, Italy. I had the most awesome time and I cannot wait to go back. May 2006 At the band banquet, I was awarded ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!!!
Links to some other work I've done:
ART Within's "Moreau" Excerpt from the review:
"Another notable performance is by Melissa DaPonte in her cameo as Eden, an experiment that Moreau is forced to kill. At eleven years old, she stepped in with only a few days' notice when the original cast member was injured, learning all her lines to perfection!" Click on the word "Moreau" above to read the whole review.
NPS Entertainment "Blame Society"
The Internet Movie Database IMDb
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I LOVE BAND!!
It's all about marching band for me right now. Acting is on hold until.... I don't know until when. Maybe in a year or so. GO BAND!!!
