Melissa Lucero McCarl wrote the Theatre Group production Painted Bread which played to capacity crowds in the summers of 2003 and 2004. Recent performances include “Judy/Ginger” in Theatre On Broadway’s production of Ruthless! The Musical and “Lulu” in Cabaret; “Carlotta” in Phantom of the Opera at Littleton Town Hall; and Swingtime Canteen for Denver Center Attractions. Melissa teaches, directs and choreographs for programs all over Denver, including Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Program. She has also written a one–act, Carlene Yakkin’, which was recently produced by Colorado Dramatists. She wishes to thank Theatre Group for this golden opportunity of having her production of Painted Bread staged, her family and friends for their never ending support, and most especially Tina for her remarkable ingenuity.