Acting coach for film and television.

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Melee Hutton works on and off set with actors bringing their most authentic, emotionally athletic and compelling selves to the screen or stage.

 

MELEE HUTTON

Actor and Acting Coach.

Melee holds an MFA in Acting and a post graduate certificate in the teaching of acting. She is a member of ACTRA, CAEA, BAEA, The National Alliance of Acting Teachers U.S., and the Association of Acting Coaches and Educators, Canada.

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"Melee is all heart and smarts. She's articulate, flexible and deeply knowledgeable. She understands the fundamentals and complexities of acting and she knows how to pass that knowledge on with generosity and respect."

 
 

Miranda de Pencier

President and Executive Producer, Northwood Entertainment |”North of North”, "Anne with an E"  CBC/Netflix, Director "The Grizzlies"

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    "Melee, you were a great inspiration to both AmyBeth and Zoe. Thank you for all your wonderful work, your grace and sensitivity. I hope we can collaborate again."

    Niki Caro, director Anne with an E, Whale Rider, The Zoo Keeper's Wife, Mulan

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    "Melee encourages specificity of breath, thought, impulse and action. Her innate respect for the individual process of each actor is the foundation of her approach. Melee continually searches for the bandwidth of the story and characters. She loves the minutiae of preparation and also knows when to say "Chuck it all away and let it fly!" What sustains me in the inevitable ups and downs of rehearsal is her open heart and humanity and humour."

    Mark Wilson

    Dora nomination Outstanding Performance, "The Dumb Waiter"

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    "Melee Hutton, our acting coach, was beyond amazing and she helped us prepare for really difficult scenes. She helped us be vulnerable and show real emotion."

    Anna Lambe, “North of North”, Canadian Screen Academy Nominee for "The Grizzlies"