Background
Hoppe, Melli Daughter of Norbert John Schaaf and Mary Elise Dudine.
Hoppe, Melli Daughter of Norbert John Schaaf and Mary Elise Dudine.
Bachelor, Columbia College, Chicago, 1985.
Teaching artist Very Special Arts Arts Indiana, Indianapolis, since 1993, Young Audiences, Indianapolis, since 1996, director artist services, 2001—2003, program committee member, 2001—2006, advisory board member, 2002—2007. Dance instructor Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis, 1998—1999. Dance teacher Shortridge Middle School, 1999—2001.
Adjunct professor Butler University, since 2002. Artistic director Susurrus, Indianapolis, since 1993. Lead theatre judge Prelude Awards, Indianapolis, since 2003.
Vice president Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival, 2004—2006.
Married David Rutledge Hoppe, June 10, 1983. 1 child Graham Rutledge.