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Welcome!
It's lovely to (sort of) meet you!
Let me introduce myself...
As an actor, I am deeply committed to authenticity and nuance, bringing depth and vulnerability to every role. Whether I am working with classical texts or contemporary, new pieces, I am always focused on telling the story in the most compelling way possible. In addition to my acting work, I have also worked in theatre education, dramaturgy, as an assistant director, dialect coach, and more, giving me a unique perspective on the art and craft of theatre. If you need an actor who is deeply invested in the creative process and committed to bringing their best to every project, give me a call.
Get to know me!
Headshot & Resume
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Film Reel
Current & Upcoming!
Wondering what I'm up to now?
After a summer working at the Utah Shakespeare Festival as an External Understudy, Seminar Grove Manager, & education/dramaturgy assistant, and a winter playing Belle in a Christmas Carol at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre, I am back in Chicago!
I am grateful to be already onto my next projects, currently playing Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams with MadKap Productions. It's truly a dream role, with gorgeous text and a fantastic cast. Additionally, I'm now in rehearsals for Enemy of the People as Petra at Janus Theatre! I hope you can make it out to Skokie Theatre from March 27th - April 26th and Janus Theatre in Elgin, May 8-24.
Tickets for Streetcar can be found at SkokieTheatre.org
(Please feel free to use my name, Elyna Mellen, for $5 off at checkout! A lil gift from me to you!)
Backstage as Belle!
Christmas Carol '25
Gallery
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