Melissa Hartman Couture
Melissa Hartman Couture
Melissa Hartman Couture is a native of Dallas, Texas and has a BFA from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in piano. She spent twelve years in New York City pursuing musical theatre, where she was seen in the Off-Broadway hit Schoolhouse Rock Live, as well as The It Girl. She also toured with The Swiss Family Robinson, sang and danced on The M.S. Maasdam cruise ship and was a magician’s assistant in a Harry Potter musical in Seoul, South Korea! Melissa began her music/drama teaching career in NYC and has continued it following her 2005 return to Dallas. She works regularly with such companies as Young Audiences, Kid Builders, and, of course, Word of Mouth! She does workshops, residencies and master classes for young actors as well as directing children’s productions. Melissa continues to perform in the Dallas area and is working with the Kim Dawson Agency towards her TV and Film goals. Favorite roles include Lexie Richards in The Dixie Swim Club, Belinda in Noises Off, Caroline Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Edith Potter in The Women and Starr Billings in Males Order Brides. Melissa lives in McKinney with her wonderful husband Mike and her stepsons, Sam and Reed.