Melanie Uhlir
mju4@cornell.edu

Melanie Uhlir (Kate Wannemaker) is pleased to have been a part of this project. She has acted at The Kitchen Theatre Company in a play for children, "The Refrigerator Caper," by Darlynne Stefanko in which she played The Popsicle and in the regional premiere of Adam Bock's comedy, "Swimming in the Shallows" (Donna). She has also enjoyed performing in several new works by local Ithaca playwrights, including Kathy Kramer's "The Tadpole Stage" (Elaina), and has appeared in several local Shakespeare productions including the 2003 Black Umbrella "Macbeth" (Banquo). Additional film acting credits include Dean Veccin in "Logos" by Paul Hine and Michael Sorokorensky. Melanie has recently begun studying stage combat with the Cornell University chapter of the Ring of Steel. She was once part of the Central New York line-up of The Phenobarbidols where she played bass and contributed some vocals. She has been quoted as saying, "I really, really like kitty-cats."