"MELODY MUNITZ IS VIVID, DIRECT, AND EVOCATIVE, WITH A STRONG DRAMATIC PRESENCE." - Boston Arts Diary
"MELODY MUNITZ IS VIVID, DIRECT, AND EVOCATIVE, WITH A STRONG DRAMATIC PRESENCE." - Boston Arts Diary
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PIX11 News
". . . In 2007 I got an American Girl Doll and it came with this little book that you got to fill out, and in it I gave her all of my dreams. I got her two weeks from seeing my first Broadway show when I decided I wanted to be a professional performer, and I turned her story into mine, and that's sort of who I play. My character's name is Madison and she represents the young girl, the voice of the next generation here in 2023. She makes a big wish and her dream comes true. . ."
PIX11 News
". . . In 2007 I got an American Girl Doll and it came with this little book that you got to fill out, and in it I gave her all of my dreams. I got her two weeks from seeing my first Broadway show when I decided I wanted to be a professional performer, and I turned her story into mine, and that's sort of who I play. My character's name is Madison and she represents the young girl, the voice of the next generation here in 2023. She makes a big wish and her dream comes true. . ."
NBC/Fox24
"I play a new American Girl character named Madison and she’s a 10-year-old girl who’s inspired by me. She wants to be a performer and spread the beautiful power of the arts, and her biggest dream comes true! She has to learn how to have confidence in herself and step into her power, and through the power of friendship and the power of women supporting women, girls supporting girls, being your true self and following your inner star, she learns how to step up to the the plate, stand in the spotlight and share her story. . ."
NBC/Fox24
"I play a new American girl character named Madison and she’s a 10-year-old girl who’s inspired by me. She wants to be a performer and spread the beautiful power of the arts, and her biggest dream comes true! She has to learn how to have confidence in herself, learn to step into her power, and through the power of friendship and the power of women supporting women, girls supporting girls, being your true self and following your inner star, she learns how to step up to the the plate, stand in the spotlight, and share her story. . ."
Daily Collegian News
". . . I wrote Satellites [during quarantine] and I was thinking about the people I miss and how these days when we want to communicate with the people we love, it tends to require satellites—it’s texting and calling and FaceTiming but not a lot of opportunities to just share physical space with the people we love sharing physical space with. . ."
Daily Collegian News
". . . I wrote Satellites [during quarantine] and I was thinking about the people I miss and how these days when we want to communicate with the people we love, it tends to require satellites—it’s texting and calling and FaceTiming but not a lot of opportunities to just share physical space with the people we love sharing physical space with. . ."
"MELODY MUNITZ IS A DELIGHT, BRINGING TRUE KINDNESS AND DECENCY TO PHOEBE D'YSQUITH. MUNITZ HAS AN ANGELIC OPERATIC SOPRANO THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN WHEN SHE SINGS." - Creating Contemplation
"MELODY MUNITZ IS A DELIGHT, BRINGING TRUE KINDNESS AND DECENCY TO PHOEBE D'YSQUITH. MUNITZ ALSO HAS AN ANGELIC OPERATIC SOPRANO THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN WHEN SHE SINGS."
- Creating Contemplation
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Reach For It
Click below to hear my interview on the Reach For It Podcast, all about theatre and science!
“. . . Even if you’re someone who doesn’t know a ton about AI or how it’s functioning in society right now on the levels we can’t always see, people have a perception about what it is: maybe it’s creepy, maybe it’s robotic . . . We had a lot of conversations about playing into the expectations of what an audience would think an AI would be, and how could we bend those expectations and expand on them. . ."
“. . . Even if you’re someone who doesn’t know a ton about AI or how it’s functioning in society right now on the levels we can’t always see, people have a perception about what it is: maybe it’s creepy, maybe it’s robotic . . . We had a lot of conversations about playing into the expectations of what an audience would think an AI would be, and how could we bend those expectations and expand on them. . .”
"MELODY MUNITZ BRINGS GREAT DEPTH TO HODEL AS WELL AS A COMIC TOUCH. MELODY'S SOPRANO SOARS AND IS ESPECIALLY GORGEOUS IN THE GUT-WRENCHING 'FAR FROM THE HOME I LOVE.'" - Boston Arts Diary
"MELODY MUNITZ BRINGS GREAT DEPTH TO HODEL AS WELL AS A COMIC TOUCH. MELODY'S SOPRANO SOARS AND IS ESPECIALLY GORGEOUS IN THE GUT WRENCHING 'FAR FROM THE HOME I LOVE.'" - Boston Arts Diary
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BroadwayWorld
Transforma Theatre Reveals Cast for 'Bioadapted'. . .
“. . . We’re facing a real point of reckoning—do we as a society want to prioritize cheap, mass content creation with technology, or valuable, more expensive storytelling with real humans? Harnessing the power of live theatre to spark real, relevant conversations with audiences about something crucial and current in our society the way Bioadapted does is incredible. . ."
Transforma Theatre Reveals Cast . . . “. . . We’re facing a real point of reckoning—do we as a society want to prioritize cheap, mass content creation with technology, or valuable, more expensive storytelling with real humans? Harnessing the power of live theatre to spark real, relevant conversations with audiences about something crucial and current in our society the way Bioadapted does is incredible. . ."
“. . . Getting to create this new character has been an incredibly special process, and seeing how her story of dreams, ambitions, fears, and ultimate perseverance has resonated with audiences around the country has been absolutely magical. . ."
“. . . Getting to create this new character has been an incredibly special process, and seeing how her story of dreams, ambitions, fears, and ultimate perseverance has resonated with audiences around the country has been absolutely magical. . ."
“. . . It’s a thrill to be able to step into the role for real now and not just in my bedroom! It’s crazy, I get to wake up every morning and spend a bunch of hours doing everything I love. So I'm just very grateful . . .”
“. . . It’s a thrill to be able to step into this role for real now, not just in my bedroom! It’s crazy--I get to wake up every morning and spend a bunch of hours doing everything I love. So I'm just very grateful . . .”
". . . I think there's a real pool of what makes theatre and storytelling so impactful, scientifically speaking, and I am eager to dive in. I think we're right on the cusp of this field exploding, and I can't wait to be there when it happens . . ."
Melody Munitz: "Creativity . . ." ". . .I think there's a real pool of what makes theatre and storytelling so impactful, scientifically speaking, and I'm eager to dive in. I think we're right on the cusp of this field exploding, and I can't wait to be there when it happens. . ."
“. . . My advice would be to surround yourself with artists you’re in awe of . . . That’s the key to being a good artist, I think—being around others you can’t help but want to champion and if you’re lucky, they’ll champion you too. We can create more together than we ever can apart, so my advice is to find other passionate folks and cultivate that collaborative creativity . . ."
New Play 'Lonely Together' Blends Psychology . . .
". . . The most I could ask for is that someone felt something or thought something when watching [my play Lonely Together]. Truly that’s the goal. Ultimately, I want it to do what theatre does best: reflect the human experience and give people a chance to sit back and ponder and emote with the characters . . ."
School of Theatre's 'Brigadoon' Brings Energy. . .
“Brigadoon is a beautiful story of hope, community, and the power of love. It’s about people healing after a period of large-scale struggles and traumas, and in our current landscape, the parallels are evident. Though this is a classic story, it’s as timely now as ever . . .”
New Play Blends Psychology With . . . ". . . The most I could ask for is that someone felt something or thought something when watching [my play Lonely Together]. Truly that’s the goal. Ultimately, I want it to do what theatre does best: reflect the human experience and give people a chance to sit back and ponder and emote with the characters . . ."
10 Questions with Melody Munitz . . . “. . . My advice would be to surround yourself with artists you’re in awe of . . . That’s the key to being a good artist, I think—being around others you can’t help but want to champion and if you’re lucky, they’ll champion you too. We can create more together than we ever can apart, so my advice is to find other passionate folks and cultivate that collaborative creativity . . ."
School of Theatre's 'Brigadoon' Brings . . . “Brigadoon is a beautiful story of hope, community, and the power of love. It’s about people healing after a period of large-scale struggles and traumas, and in our current landscape, the parallels are evident. Though this is a classic story, it’s as timely now as ever . . .”
Penn State Theatre Studies Festival . . . “. . . My biggest wish for an audience member at the reading [of my play Quit While I'm Ahead] is to be curious about something. I’m eager to learn what these characters and their choices conjure up for the folks watching . . .”
Penn State Center Stage Presents 'Brigadoon'. . . “. . . I couldn’t dream of a better show, a more fulfilling role or a more supportive team. It’s truly the best possible way to end my Penn State experience. I am just so full of gratitude . . ."
How Penn State Students Have Stayed Creative . . .
“. . . Munitz recognized that this year has been a different experience for her as a playwright, but she is taking it all in stride and not slowing down one bit. 'It [has been] this wild, thrilling experience'. . ."
“. . . My biggest wish for an audience member at the reading [of my play Quit While I'm Ahead] is to be curious about something. I’m eager to learn what these characters and their choices conjure up for the folks watching . . .”
Penn State Center Stage Presents . . . “. . . I couldn’t dream of a better show, a more fulfilling role or a more supportive team. It’s truly the best possible way to end my Penn State experience. I am just so full of gratitude . . ."
How Penn State Students Have . . . “. . . Munitz recognized that this year has been a different experience for her as a playwright, but said she is taking it all in stride and not slowing down one bit. 'It [has been] this wild, thrilling experience' . . ."
“. . . Those things you feel like hiding? Those things you judge in yourself? Chances are high that those are the best things about you—the things that in time you will come to cherish and be celebrated for. And it can be a stroll, not a sprint to acknowledge and express them. You get to live on your own timeline. We are always learning, and growing, and changing. And everyone else is, too—so extend kindness to yourself and others whenever you can, which I think just so happens to be always . . ."
Alumni Spotlight: Melody Munitz “. . . Those things you feel like hiding? Those things you judge in yourself? Chances are high that those are the best things about you—the things that in time you will come to cherish and be celebrated for. And it can be a stroll, not a sprint to acknowledge and express them. You get to live on your own timeline. We are always learning, and growing, and changing. And everyone else is, too—so extend kindness to yourself and others whenever you can, which I think just so happens to be always . . ."
