About The Three Leaches

We believe the arts are for everyone, which is why thirteen years ago we formed a theater dedicated to creating exciting and edgy theater that's affordable to the masses. We used to operate within a $1,000 budget, with low ticket prices, and have transformed into a pay-what-you-can model — because great theatre shouldn't have a price tag.

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Melissa Leach

Co-founder & Artistic Director

Melissa Leach is a director, playwright, and the occasional actress. Many of her works have been produced and published in Colorado. In 2010, Melissa co-founded The Three Leaches Theater Company to create a space dedicated to producing excellent, affordable, and accessible Colorado theater that continues to advocate representation and equality in performance and storytelling. When she isn't diving into the arts, Melissa is an assistant principal of an elementary school.

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Amber Irish

Co-founder

Amber Irish is a writer, editor, poet, and actor. Her work has been featured in collaborations with Harper Collins, Medium, and the National Park Service. She has participated in productions performing onstage or supporting backstage for over 20 years. In 2010, Amber co-founded The Three Leaches Theater Company. Amber is currently located in Los Angeles, California.