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As a performer and writer, I thrive on creating and sharing stories. I enjoy giving voice to my experiences through my own work as well as bringing to life the words and lives of others.PERFORMERMy one-woman show, “From Paris with Anxiety”, premiered at Riverside Studios in February 2024 as part of their well-known Bitesize Festival. A humourous show featuring song (and a bit of kvetching), audience response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with seats being added for the last performance. My previous one-woman show, “Jew! (A Musical)”, debuted at the Vancouver Fringe Festival and the following year made its UK premiere in London at Lost Theatre’s One Act Festival. Once established in Paris, I debuted my three-person play "All That Matters (A Modern Mini-Musical about Motherhood)" for Montmartre Dionysia.Other roles include Lady (formerly Lord) Capulet in Cygnet Theatre's nearly-all-female production of "Romeo and Juliet", and one of the harrowed-but-hilarious mothers in Koël Purie Rinchet's original work, "Mummy's Dead, Long Live Mummy!"I have appeared as a comic at The Comedy MIX in Vancouver and was a guest comedienne with celebrated comedy troupe 30 Helens. In Paris I've performed standup at Girls Gone Funny, French Fried Comedy Night, and Melting Pot Comedy Night. I love to combine entertaining and hosting events, especially cabaret shows. I worked as co-producer, featured performer, and MC in Burlesque Moulin’s burlesque brunch series, Croissants & Corsets, and incorporated comedy and burlesque as MC for the very successful Cabaret et Vin, produced by Holly Bordeaux Productions. WRITERMy work has appeared in a variety of books and online magazines. Selected publications include The Sunlight Press, Le Phare Collectif’s Connexions Anthology, and Syncopation Literary Journal.I contributed pieces to Sara Bynoe's cult favourite Teen Angst Poetry collection (St. Martin's Griffin), and my essay "Papa Noel Meets the Recalcitrant Jew" featured in the book Mom for the Holidays. For three years, my popular Meshugeneh Mama column was a highlight of Message magazine, published quarterly for parents in the Paris region. I've also contributed essays ("The Cranky Parent: Maman, Bébé and Unsolicited Advice"; "Love and Latkes") for the well-known online magazine France Revisited.My essay "Nothing to Fear but Shut Up" received an Honorable Mention in Women On Writing's Creative Nonfiction essay contest, and my flash fiction piece "Something Big" was long listed for the Bath Flash Fiction Award and is published in the 2022 anthology Dandelion Years.
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From Paris With AnxietySelf-Employed Feb 2024 - PresentParis, France And London, UkPremiere of From Paris with Anxiety, a one-woman show that laughs at the everyday crises which threaten to make us all a little meshugeneh: The joy and exhaustion of having small children, struggling to understand--and be understood--in a foreign culture and language, and trying to navigate parenthood without the benefit of a parent's guidance. Audiences will love the heartfelt honesty, and the actress will be thrilled to get out of the house. With original songs and somewhat original kvetching, Melinda invites you into her world of music and laughter, direct from Paris!Riverside Studios (Bitesize Festival)Written and performed by Melinda MayorMusic by Yali Arbel and Melinda MayorDirected by Keauna Miller
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Workshop Facilitator / Programme DesignerBe Bold! Apr 2017 - PresentParis, Île-De-France, France• Create and deliver innovative courses in confidence, public speaking, and both personal and professional development.• Engage clients in a genuine connection, catering to their needs in order to produce outstanding results and transformations.• Design workshops and structured material to suit varying abilities and goals of participants.
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Creative WriterFreelance Writer, Editor And Proofreader Apr 2003 - PresentParis, Île-De-France, France• Pitch original stories and create copy for various magazines, both online and in print.• Maintain schedule of writing and rewriting under deadlines while incorporating editorial feedback.• Communicate effectively with editors on content, timelines, and creative suggestions.• Research story elements and handle proofreading and editing on a regular basis.
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Actress • Singer • Writer • ProducerSweet Babette Productions Feb 2005 - PresentVancouver/London/Paris• Write, perform, and produce shows independently and with other companies and festivals.• Envision productions, establish and nurture network of other artists and creatives to see projects to fruition.• Schedule time to write/rewrite scripts. The primary focus is powerful storytelling using humour and song.• Develop creative team (director, composer, musicans, etc) and work directly with team to rehearse productions.• Generate advertising for performances.• Balance logistics and administration of project management with protecting creative vision and allowing space for this to grow.
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Wedding Officiant / CelebrantCelebrate In Paris May 2014 - PresentParis, Île-De-France, France• Work with couples to create wedding ceremony, organise details of event.• Assist in writing ceremony and/or edit text, offer creative suggestions based on experience.• Perform ceremony in a professional, enthusiastic manner appropriate to the event.• Offer encouragement and support as needed, providing calm presence while staying connected and focused.• Maintain flexibility when accommodating last-minute changes to ceremony.• Accommodate special requests (ie: Learning and singing requested song for surprise proposal taking place at a public location directly in front of the Eiffel Tower).
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Assistant ProducerBurlesque Moulin Jan 2014 - Dec 2017Paris Area, France• Established contact with venues and companies with view to creating partnerships.• Created original, unique burlesque acts and musical performances as part of Burlesque Moulin's continuing series of shows.• Designed and promoted performances for corporate events, company parties, private parties, hen (bachelorette) nights, and other public and private engagements.• Communicated between company members, guest performers, and technical crew.• Developed original costuming incorporating necessary creative and technical elements.• Handled online advertising for Croissants & Corsets: A Burlesque Brunch.• Regularly attended events to establish community connections and develop word-of-mouth for shows.
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Tour GuideLocalers Apr 2013 - Sep 2014Paris, Île-De-France, France• Served as singing tour guide around Montmartre area of Paris.• Guided visitors around the quartier, specializing in out-of-the-way spots and artist-specific sites.• Sang well-known French songs (Edith Piaf, Dalida, etc) on the streets of Montmartre while ensuring clients' safety and interest.• Provided details and specific information on a variety of subjects, from artists to local history to architecture. -
EntertainerMontmartre Dionysia Nov 2013 - Dec 2013Paris, Île-De-France, France• Writer and performer in "All That Matters (A Modern Mini-Musical about Motherhood)".• Developed script (book and lyrics) for three-person show.• Held auditions and cast production.• Worked with composer (Carter McMullen) to create songs.• Scheduled rehearsals and organized production elements.• Created storyline involving multiple threads and balancing emotional and physical elements. -
EntertainerLost Theatre Mar 2006 - May 2006London, England, United Kingdom• Wrote and performed original one woman show, "Jew! (A Musical)".• Created concept and developed script (book and lyrics).• Worked with composer (Ryan Purchase) to develop songs.• Coordinated rehearsals for musicians, handled communication between director (Niki Samer) and other creatives.• Rehearsed and made revisions throughout process.• Performed excerpts at various events to advertise show.• Created media kit and did interviews, advertising, etc.• Established connections within community in respect to other artists, developing audience, and creating name for the show/company. -
EntertainerVancouver Fringe Feb 2005 - Sep 2005Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada• Wrote and performed original one woman show, "Jew! (A Musical)".• Created concept and developed script (book and lyrics).• Worked with composer (Ryan Purchase) to develop songs.• Coordinated rehearsals for musicians, handled communication between director (Morgan Brayton), composer, and musicians.• Rehearsed and made revisions throughout process.• Performed excerpts at various events to advertise show.• Created media kit and did interviews, advertising, etc.• Established connections within community in respect to other artists, developing audience, and creating name for the show/company.
Melinda Mayor Education Details
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One Yellow Rabbit Summer Lab Intensive
Frequently Asked Questions about Melinda Mayor
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Melinda Mayor works for Freelance Writer, Editor And Proofreader
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Melinda Mayor's current role is Writer • Editor • Performer • Project Coordinator.
What schools did Melinda Mayor attend?
Melinda Mayor attended Mount Royal University, One Yellow Rabbit Summer Lab Intensive.
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Melinda Mayor's colleagues are Shehzad Aslam, Louise Williamson, Catherine Mwangi, Michele Minda, Bramina Braet, Cesar Sosa, Kit Buss.
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