My name is Melanie Grace Gillespie and I was born in Dublin Ireland. My dearly departed father was an entertainer in Ireland and he inspired my love for performance. I was taken along to watch him perform in many theatres and remember that euphoric feeling I felt as I watched excitedly from the wings. I started performing at an early age; singing, dancing and acting for anyone who'd watch! My friends today would tell you that I haven't changed much in that department 😉 My father later had the honor of performing on tour with Frank Sinatra and so we moved to the United States in 1994. Mel O’ Drama, a nickname my dad gave me as a youngster, was born as a drama school for children in 2011 and I can’t wait to introduce you to our ever-evolving programs!