I grew up in Colorado Springs where I started out doing theatre summer camps before slowly letting it take over all of my time in high school.
I graduated from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Acting and a minor in Graphic Design.
Nothing brings me greater joy than spreading joy to others, and I love using the theatre as a place of escape and a safe haven where everyone can have fun together! After all, it is called a play.
I also am a photographer, obviously staying in the theatre world and taking production photos, but on top of that I love capturing the fun memories of events like summer camps - nothing like a good water slide or rocket launch shot! photos.marissameadows.com
While most of my time is spent in a creative world, I do delve into my nerdy side, especially when it comes to web design. I've built this entire website from scratch! If you're interested in seeing more, you can check out all of my other work here.
Cast as Daughter in the comedy musical The Trail to Oregon, directed by Nathan Hakenworth utilizing her comedic and improv skills in the hilarious videogame spoof at O'Fallon Theatre Works.
December 2023
Sang alto in the Cobblestone Wassaliers, a historic ensemble showering St. Charles in Christmas Magic during the Christmas Traditions festival.
October 2023
Portrayed the Martian Ambassador for Legend's and Lanterns, bringing the alien to life to interact with anyone who dared walk St. Charles Main Street for the festival.
May 2023
Participated in Tin Roof's Seven/24 Play Festival where we produced a play from the ground up in 24 hours. Marissa acted in the 10 minute play Press Play, directed by Chris Grega, which one first place by audience choice.
February 2023
Cast in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, by Simon Stephens, as Voice One, Mrs. Shears, Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, and Shopkeeper. Directed by Emily Jones at Lindenwood University. Marissa was also the projections designer for this production.
December 2022
Working again with Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre, Marissa was in the ensemble of It's A Marvelous Life, directed by Donna Northcott. She portrayed Mr. Gower, Loki, Black Widow, and Spiderman, working with puppets for multiple roles as well.
May 2022
In her first professional production working outside of the University, Marissa worked in the ensemble of Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre's production of Jurassic Park: The Musical, a musical parody directed by Donna Northcott.
