Testimonials
"Melanie Lisby is extraordinary, both as a person and stage manager. Her expertise in the field and "Choose Joy" approach to life make her an ideal Equity Council member. Melanie can bolster the progress that AEA has already made while leading the way to make much needed improvements and changes for the union and its members. Melanie always gets the job done with finesse and kindness. I'll be voting for her and hope you will too. #LisbyForCouncil"
— Peter Kim
"I had the pleasure of working with Melanie Lisby when she was production Stage Manager for Once Upon a Mattress at the Abrons arts Center. She was extremely competent, a gifted problem solver, efficient, smart and cool headed in a crisis. I have no doubt she would exhibit all those qualities and more as an Equity Council member. I would feel extremely comforted and secure with the knowledge that she was my representative."
— Jackie Hoffman
"Melanie Lisby is professional, passionate and intelligent, and I cannot think of a better person to have my back as an AEA member. Even before these elections, if I had a pressing question about my rights or protections, Melanie is the first person I would call."
— Brigitte Viellieu-Davis
"HI from Linda Cho, I’m a NY based costume designer and a big fan of this woman. I think the Actor’s Equity Council would benefit from Melanie’s steady, warm presence, her steadfast commitment to a goal and agility at adapting to new information. As someone who has benefited greatly from her leadership as a Production Stage manager on Broadway and regionally, I whole heartedly endorse this kick ass candidate and urge you to do the same!!!"
— Linda Cho
"I'm supporting Melanie Lisby for Council because of her extraordinary empathy, proactive and positive perspective, and true collaborative spirit. I've seen Melanie tackle challenging situations with grace and efficiency, so I know she is ready to navigate and lead this community through this unprecedented time. When previews for our show began, I gave Melanie a black tourmaline crystal to keep at the stage manager's table to protect us. But I know Melanie was the real rock who kept us safe and our process joyful."
— Alexis Scheer
"I endorse 110% Melanie Lisby for Equity Council. I am Scenic Designer a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. It has been my pleasure to work with Melanie on productions I have designed. From the first time I experienced Melanie as a Stage Manager I was smitten. We've worked together on many productions. She is simply one of the best SM's I've ever worked with and I've been designing for over 30 years. Melanie will be an outstanding addition to the Equity Council. If I could I would VOTE FOR MELANIE LISBY."
— Rob Wolin
— Will Hochman
"My first professional, paying, Equity production was “Dead Poets Society,” off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company. Everything was new for me. There was so much I didn’t know about theater and about how it was made. There was so much I didn’t know about acting off-Broadway. There was so much I needed to learn. Enter: Melanie Lisby. Melanie was organized and thoughtful, clear-thinking and always, always helpful. Melanie was an indefatigable ray of light. She kept things moving forward. She kept us on track and kept it enjoyable. She was there when I had my many questions, and she was there with a smile. Frankly, it was a joy to work with her."
"I couldn’t be more thrilled to support Melanie Lisby for Equity Council. Not only is Melanie a tremendous friend and colleague but she is a natural born leader seeking to inspire those around her every single day. I’ve been fortunate to watch Melanie provide mentorship and guidance to dozens of young professionals, not only stage managers but across the gambit of this industry. Her passion and support are felt by everyone she is in a room with and this is exactly the energy we need when it comes to the Equity Council. Melanie will fight for what’s best for ALL Equity Members. She will be a guiding hand, a collaborator, and a shoulder to lean on for anyone in need. I could think of no one better, no one more perfectly suited for the Equity Council than the phenomenal Melanie Lisby."
— Stephen Ravet
"Melanie is a fabulous Production Stage Manager and an avid theatre goer. A calm smart leader. VOTE for MELANIE LISBY for AEA council. She is a person who will always have your back in the theatre and outside of the theatre."
— Irene Horowitz
"I am wholeheartedly supporting Melanie for an AEA Eastern SM Councilor seat. Melanie’s energy and determination to follow through with a project is amazing. AEA is on a new path to getting more of our members to participate in the union and Melanie has been a very active member of this new path. Melanie understands the new vision of AEA will be a great asset to Council."
— Marjorie Horne
“Melanie is one of the best Stage Managers I’ve ever worked with and embodies all the qualities that transfer to Equity Leadership. She’s incredibly trustworthy, respectful of everyone she meets, hard-working and there’s no better person to thoughtfully respond to Equity members’ needs. She is the absolute best!”