Melissa Charles

Melissa Charles

Keynote Speaker: Producing Artistic Director of DMR Adventures & Founder of Belmont Arts Collaborative

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Melissa Charles Biography

Melissa Charles is the Producing Artistic Director of DMR Adventures, the Founder/President of the Belmont Arts Collaborative and serves on the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) Board as Chair of the Theatre for Youth Division. She is a professional actor, director, choreographer, and educator, and has produced, directed and choreographed over 60 productions. A member of the Actors Equity Association (AEA) and SAG-AFTRA, she has worked as an actor in theatre, film, and television in NYC, LA and in regional theaters throughout the country, Melissa recently played the role of Lydia Ketcham for three years on the AMC television series, Turn: Washington’s Spies. She has taught workshops, classes, and coached actors for the International Thespian Festival, Broadway Adventure, Union Street Theatre, Live Arts, Lighthouse Studios, Chautauqua Institution, Charlottesville High School, Tandem Friends, Peabody School, the Village School (where she currently teaches Drama for grades 5-8), and more. Melissa is certified in Level One of the iTheatrics Method. She has a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University and a B.A. in Drama from the University of Virginia. Melissa recently founded the Belmont Arts Collaborative (BAC) in Charlottesville, VA — an accessible and affordable venue for artists and arts & community organizations. One of Melissa’s most valued accomplishments is the creation of DMR’s Youth Leadership Program (YLP), through which dozens of students interested in a career in the performing arts have gained hands-on experience with professional mentors. Melissa is honored to have been selected as a recipient of the 2018 Freddie G Fellowship, which recognizes eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the globe.

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Melissa Charles Speaking Topics

Creating Community Through the Arts, Business and Nonprofit Partnerships, Economic Development Through the Arts, Building Downtowns

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What topics does Melissa Charles speak about?

Melissa Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Business, Social Activism, Economy, Finance and Art & Design.

Where does Melissa Charles travel from?

Melissa Charles generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Melissa Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Profit, Business and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Charles for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Melissa Charles generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert Cialdini, Arthur C. Brooks and Gabe Zichermann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Charles for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Melissa Charles Speaking Topics

  • Creating Community Through the Arts, Business and Nonprofit Partnerships, Economic Development Through the Arts, Building Downtowns

  • How do I book Melissa Charles to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Charles for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melissa Charles, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Charles or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Melissa Charles for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Melissa Charles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Charles are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Charles, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Melissa Charles speak about?

    Melissa Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Business, Social Activism, Economy, Finance and Art & Design.
  • Where does Melissa Charles travel from?

    Melissa Charles generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Melissa Charles?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Charles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Charles for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Charles or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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