Melinda Reinhart
Director/Musical Director
Is the Merrillville High School choral director. She graduated from Indiana University School of Music in 1989 with a Bachelors in Music Education--Voice. While at IU, Melinda had the distinct privilege of studying with renowned soprano Camilla Williams. Also, she performed and toured all over the United States with the Singing Hoosiers and Varsity Dancers. Melinda also performs and has been performing since she was seven. Her favorite roles include: Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly), Narrator (Joseph), Meg Brockie (Brigadoon), Mother (Ragtime), Nancy (Oliver), and Mary Magdalene (Jesus Christ Superstar). Melinda was also handed the set painting torch by the late Jerauld Reinhart. He taught her all his tricks of the trade and once told her "I couldn't have done it better myself." Melinda is one of the show's scenic artists. She is proud to be direction this show for the second time in five years which she credits to the amazing talent in Merrillville High School.