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.

Sang alto in the Cobblestone Wassaliers, a historic ensemble showering St. Charles in Christmas Magic during the Christmas Traditions festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.