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1. Creativity is my way of life. I strive to challenge myself with every new artistic endevor I pursue in attempts to always improve.
2. I am dedicated to making something memorable of every project I work on, making people think outside the box.
3. I am a very hard worker, yet I try to keep it fun. If work isn't fun, you tend to resent your job-I love my job.
4. I am always honest-I may not say what others wish I would, but I keep it real. I'm not ashamed of anything I do or believe, so why lie?
5. I am devoted and dependable in all I persue. If I'm going to do something, I will always do my best. Why waste my time and others'?

Melissia-Dawn Hopson
lyrik_sage7@yahoo.com

FILM
An Act of Kindness Nurse PCC Productions/Dr. Michael Corbett 2009
Quarters Mom Jeff Nelson Film 2009
Anonymous Sally Rick Witherspoon Film 2009
Kept (Writer/Director) Lorna Nevaticca Productions 2009
Push (Writer/Director) Julie Nevaticca Productions 2009
Kiss Me I'm Irish Make-up/Wardrobe PCC Dogme Production 2009
The Rain Key Make-up/Wardrobe PCC Productions/Dir. Colin Porterfield 2008
Biscuit Make-up/Ward. Supervisor PCC Productions/Dir. Dan Powers 2008
Special FX Make-up


Theater

The Aracoma Story Inc.

"The Aracoma Story"
Princess Aracoma, Oceana, Nonhelema, Kathryn, SnowLily 2000-1991

"Oklahoma"
Chorus 2000

"Bye Bye Birdie"
GloriaRasputin 1997

"Annie"
Edie, Mrs.Grier 1994

"The Wizard of Oz"
Ozian 1992


Southern WV Community & Technical College

"The Effects of Gamma Rays..."
Ruth 2003

"Children of Eden"
Chorus 1997

"The Nerd"
Tansy 1996

"The Crucible"
Tituba 1995


Man High School

"Grease"
Rizzo 1997

"Ducktails & Bobbysox"
Alice 1996

"Headin' for the Hills"
Miss Winslow 1995

"Just for Grins"
Chorus 1994

"T'was the Nigh Before Christmas"
Chorus 1994

Historical Re-enactments

"Logan's Trail on the Guyandotte"
Aracoma, Blue Bird 1999-94

"Shawnee Living History Trail"
Sara Williams 1998-92

Independent Productions

"Dracula"
Renfield 1997

"The Outsiders"
Sandy 1993

"The Life of Christ" Mary 1999
"Abraham" Ida 1985


Dance

Jazz, Hip-Hop The Dance Studio, Dena Wigal 2000-1996
Dance Team Man High School, Natalie Cook 1997-95


Instrument

Marching Band (Bass Drum) Man High School, Mark Mendez 1996-95
Jazz Band (Tenor Sax) Man High School, Mark Mendez 1996-95
Hand Bell Choir (Bells) Man Junior High, Cindy Moore 1994-93
Band (Snare Drum) Buffalo Grade School-Jeneane Watson 1991-90
Performed at Opreyland Man High School Jazz Band 1996

Voice

All County Chorus Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College 1997-93
All State Children's Chorus Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College 1993
Show Choir Man High School, Kathy Alford 1997-95
Show Choir Man Junior High, Cindy Moore 1994-93


Training

Acting Workshop Top Models Kentucky, Inc. 2001
Stage Make-up Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1998
Acting Brent Douglas Stephens 1998-97
Voice Brent Douglas Stephens 1998-97
Stage Make-up Aracoma Story Inc., Sandy Smith 1998-97
Intro.to Acting Southern WV Comm.& Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1998
Acting Workshop Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1997
Acting Workshop Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1997
Directing Internship Southern WV Comm, & Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1997
Lighting Internship Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Chuck Elkins 1997
Set Design Internship Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Sandy Smith 1997
Intro. to Theatre Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College Sandy Smith 1997
Acting Workshop Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College, Chris Wood 1996
Voice Don Elkins Music, Inc., Brenda Hager 1994-92

Television Shows

Mr. Cartoon Extra 1990
Prime Time Country Extra 1996


Print Work

Calander Man High School Dance Team 1996
Brochure Cheif Logan State Park 1995

Professional

Top Models Kentucky, Inc. Agents Dan & Dian Savoka 2002-1999
Midol Promotion 2001
Excedrin Promotion 2000

*Chosen to compete in the Models Elite, Miami Competition 2000
for spots on commercials, sitcoms, and soaps.


Technical

Directing

"Children of Eden" One scene-Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College 1997
"Dracula" Independent Productions 1997
"Grease" Man High School 1997
Ducktails & Bobbysox" Man High School 1997
"Disney Spectacular" Man High School Show Choir 1996
"I Love Christmas" Man High School Show Choir 1995
"Lion King Review" Man High School Show Choir 1995
"Logan's Tral on the Guyandotte" Paradise Island, WV 1994


Choreography

"Grease" Man High School 1997
Dance Team Routines Man High School 1997-96
"Ducktails & Bobbysox" Man High School 1996
"Disney Spectacular" Man High School 1996
"I Love Christmas" Man High School 1995
"Lion King Review" Man High School 1995
"The Heat Is On" Man High School 1995
Cheers & Dance Routines Amherstdale Raiders Cheerleaders 1994


Light Design

"Children of Eden" Southern WV Comm. & Tech. College 1997
"Dracula" Independent Productions 1997
"Grease Man High School 1997


Stage Manage

"The Aracoma Story" Aracoma Story Inc. 1999
"Grease" Man High School 1997
"Ducktails & Bobbysox" Man High School 1996

Awards
Most Talented Senior Man High School 1997
Best Actress Award Man High School 1997
Theatre Award Man High School 1997
Art II Award Man High School 1997
Purple Belt, Shotokan Karate Larry Trogden 1997-92
Acting Certificate (2CEU Credits) Chris Wood 1995
Hawaiian Tropic Pageant, 2nd place Larry Reeves 1995
True Thespian Award Man Jr. High School, Susan Mankin 1994
Talent Show, Dancing, 2nd place Man Jr. High School 1992

Hobbies/Skills
Can draw excellent; hobbies include astrology, ghost hunting, spending time in nature and with animals,
camping and crocheting. Also, I love all music, singing, dancing, all theatrics and art. I love Gothic art and vampire lore. I love Swing dancing as well. I like to whittle, sew, and cross-stitch. I love to read and write poetry, hiking, roller skating, yoga, brain-teasers and spending time with my 5-year-old daughter, Jahvalin.

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