Breanna Melino of Ontario Shines at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

ROCHESTER, NY (01/31/2012)(readMedia)-- Breanna Melino, of Ontario, was selected to participate in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship auditions at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The Festival hosts college theatre students from all over the Mid-Atlantic region to attend performances, display exhibits, and participate in numerous workshops. Based on her performance in the Nazareth College Theatre Arts department's productions this past year, Breanna was selected by regional representatives to prepare two scenes with a partner and a solo piece to present at the Festival. Out of 224 teams, Breanna and her partner, Jennifer Menter of East Syracuse, NY, were selected for both the semi-finals (round of 32) and the finals (round of 16), placing them in the top 7% of the region.

Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is located on a close-knit, suburban campus in the dynamic, metropolitan region of Rochester, N.Y. The College offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in health and human services, education, and management. Nazareth's strong cultures of service and community prepare students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. The College enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students.