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“Mel anchors the character of Jo with enormous heart and emotional clarity. They give Jo the self-confidence, ambition, and drive she needs to navigate tragedy, love, and success both at home and away, while gently portraying her vulnerability and frustration in moments of doubt and disappointment. With exuberant energy bursting in every scene, Schaffer throws herself into each movement and practically bounces around on the tip of her tail like Tigger the tiger”—Curtain Up

“deftly dances between the two duellists to provide the glue for this Western classic and proves a worthy thespian”—Northwest End UK

"[Mel is] well-rounded in the role…bring[ing] a sense of enthusiasm and excitement to the titular character while doing a remarkable job delving deep into the emotional turmoil Holmes experiences throughout the play”—Onstage Colorado

“What might otherwise be minor characters are fully formed in a pair of great performances as physical as they are psychological…Playing three different characters, it’s an athletic performance they have a great deal of fun with”—onstage colorado

“Played with Anxious Flair”—Onstage Colorado