Stratford debut: Martha/Maid by the Fire in Jesus Christ Superstar and appears in Camelot.

Elsewhere: Selected credits: Beauty and the Beast (Bella) (Ross Petty Productions); Dirty Dancing (Mirvish Productions); High School Musical (Gabriella) and Dance Legends (Drayton Entertainment); British Invasion (Stage West Calgary).

Recordings: Her four-times-platinum single, “Alive,” and certified gold self-titled debut album are available nation-wide and online through Sony/BMG Canada.

Website: melissaoneil.com.

Et cetera: Melissa is honoured to be joining the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. She’d like to thank her family, TH, GMMF and R for their love and support.