Merrilee McCoy
Merrilee has dabbled in various forms of theatre – from long-form improv and Shakespeare, through to singing and Improvised musical comedy. She's performed, directed, written and produced shows.
Merrilee and Josh Samuels have worked as a creative partnership for the past three years, both writing scripts and performing improv in Brisbane and their new home of Wellington. They work under the name Breaking the 5th Wall Productions, and staged their first show in May 09.
Most recently, Merrilee guest starred in Wellington Impro Troupe's 3rd season of Young And The Witless as Sheila Robertson.
Merrilee also featured in the Capital E production Tales from the Tickle Trunk, during the July 09 school holidays alongside Woody and fellow WIT improvisor Simon Smith.
Script editing and workshopping
Directing (Theatre)
Producer
Performer - primarily improv
Kelvin Grove State High, Brisbane, Qld
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama) - Queensland University of Technology (2004)
Director/ Producer - What's In a Man? NZ Fringe Fest 2010
Director/ Producer - Breaking the 5th Wall (NZ Comedy Festival)
Producer - NZ Improv Festival 2008/09
Artistic Director - BrizImprov Fest 2007
+64 21 265 2602
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Merrilee McCoyI produce, direct, edit scripts and perform!
