Ariel Messeca

Ariel Messeca is a multifaceted theater professional with extensive experience in acting, directing, and art. Since 2019, Ariel has performed at Olney Theatre Center in productions such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Singing in the Rain." Ariel has also been an actor at Toby's Dinner Theatre since 2013, participating in numerous productions, including "SPAMALOT!" and "Shrek." As a director at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre from 2016 to 2023, Ariel directed mainstage performances like "Pirates of Penzance" and "Shrek the Musical." Additionally, Ariel has created fine art as a self-employed artist and painter, showcasing work across the DMV area with 16 solo shows and 8 group exhibits. Ariel's teaching experience includes choreography for "The Wizard of Oz" at Woodacres Elementary School and various classes at Adventure Theatre MTC and Norwood School. Ariel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Fine Arts from Muhlenberg College.