It has been reported online that Michael Melski, an award-winning writer and director from Cape Breton, has sadly passed at at the age of 56. Michael’s many plays have been published and produced across Canada.
Circumstances surrounding his sad demise were not disclosed to the public at the time of filing this report.
Canadian singer and songwriter, Heather Rankin, confirmed the news of Michael’s passing through a post made on her official Instagram.
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I’m very saddened to hear that Michael Melski, a talented playwright and filmmaker from Cape Breton, has passed away.
I worked with him on a production of his play Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad, which he also directed, at Neptune Theatre back in 2013. I have many fond memories from this experience. I’m sending love to his friends and family. Rest in peace.
In 2006, Corvette Crossing, Merritt-nominated for Best New Play, premiered to rave reviews at Eastern Front Theatre, where it was hailed as “a tour-de-force” by the Halifax Chronicle Herald and “an important addition to the Canadian theatre canon” by the Coast.
In addition to theatre, Michael has written extensively for film and television, including such Gemini-nominated series as Blue Murder and Snakes and Ladders, and the feature films Mile Zero and Touch and Go.
