Background
Bensussen, Melia was born on September 18, 1962 in New York City. Daughter of Sheldon M. Novick and Abot (Lowen) Bensussen.
Bensussen, Melia was born on September 18, 1962 in New York City. Daughter of Sheldon M. Novick and Abot (Lowen) Bensussen.
Bachelor, Brown University, 1984.
Associate director Festival Latino New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1986-1990. Literary associate Arena Stage, Washington, 1989-1990. Associate artist New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1990-1993.
Directing head Southern Methodist University, Dallas, since 1996. On-site evaluator National Education Association, Washington, since 1990.
Member Women's Project and Productions, Society Stage Directors.
Married Charles Benjamin Epstein, June 28, 1992. Children: Jeremy, Ilana.