Testimonials

"Ms. Hutton is the real deal. An important actress in her own right, she is an insightful and knowledgeable teacher to whom I often send my own students. If you have never studied with Melee before, do so now. You'll enjoy it and learn a foundation that will last you throughout your acting work."

(David Rotenberg, Artistic Director of the Professional Actors Lab)

"Melee's coaching technique has been instrumental in our clients succeeding in not only getting a callback and meeting with the director, but ultimately landing the gig. Her ability to dissect a scene to its essential elements makes her a very helpful coach for actors preparing for roles ranging from comedy to drama. As a regular acting coach for some of my clients, I have seen them grow to the next level where I feel confident that her input will not only make a difference but is essential."

(Yanick Landry, Agent, Newton Landry Management Inc.)

"I have known and admired Melee as an actress for several years and been a great fan of her work. Melee is a very well loved and generous teacher with a natural affinity for language and a master at filling actors' performances with life."

(Kevin Hicks, Senior Agent for FILM/ TV, Talent House)

“Melee is a loving inspiration. She is passionate about the craft of acting and it shows when working with my son. Her energy is so uplifting! He has gained a great deal of self-confidence when being coached by such a fabulous, caring person! We wouldn't have it any other way! Because of your coaching, Connor is more confident going into the audition rooms. I believe it is because of you that he is out here in Vancouver shooting this series.”

(Linda Price, mother of 11 year old actor, Connor Price—Cinderella Man, Alice I Think, The Stone Angel.)

"Working with Melee has had an incredible impact on my work. She is intensely focused, and has the ability to pinpoint what you need to perform at your best. Melee's coaching sessions are about the actor - not about the teacher. Melee's acting experience, and her knowledge of classical/contemporary text, are paramount in maximizing the potential and talent that she sees in her students. She is undeniably the best acting teacher I have worked with."

(Kat Lanteigne, working actor and Professional Actor’s Lab student)

"As a teacher Melee creates an incredibly safe environment free of the judgement and competitive energy that I so often find palpable in an acting class. At the same time she refuses to let me settle for what is comfortable and "good enough" in my work, pushing me to explore the things I can't do as opposed to constantly returning to the things I can. She encourages and inspires me to live up to my fullest potential as an actor and she actively facilitates my journey towards that goal."

(Christine Horne,working actor—The Stone Angel )

"Melee has this amazing way of reaching inside and bringing out a version of you that you never thought existed. It's a version of yourself that is hidden, often trapped and I have learned that it is only when you accept all versions of yourself, good and bad can you bring truth and honesty to a character on the stage."

(Natasha Ladouceur, York University Acting Conservatory Student)

Melee’s right there with you; she’s been through the ups and downs of the business, and she definitely has more than enough experience to share. She offers the ingredients for you to stir together. And there’s no sugar coating – Melee’s realistic, and I like that.

(Judy Ammar, York University Acting Conservatory Student)