THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE

The Allure of Thug Life is a Hip Hopsical comedy about Mélia, an upper middle-class teen from Oakland who wants to be a gangster rapper.

In 2023, Mélia won a scholarship from the HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL and performed her show, THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE to sold-out audiences.

The LA TIMES named it one of the TOP 10 SHOWS to see at Fringe!

THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE won BEST MUSICAL, THE ELLA TURENNE AWARD, PICK OF THE FRINGE and THE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER’S ENCORE AWARD.

The Allure of Thug Life: About

HERE'S WHAT PRESS ARE SAYING

THEATRIUS

“THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE” EXPOSES OAKLAND’S OPPOSED WORLDS—AT THE MARSH

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SF THEATER

Let's be up-front about this: "Mélia Mills' "The Allure of Thug Life" is the most refreshing new show we've seen in a long while.

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ABC NEWS

ABC News featuring The Allure of Thug Life

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NOHO ARTS DISTRICT

A NoHo Arts theatre review of “The Allure of Thug Life” written and performed by Mélia Mills at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2023.

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LOS ANGELES FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVE

#FringeFemmes Check-Ins: The Allure of Thug Life

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The Allure of Thug Life: News & Updates

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TESTIMONIALS

Mélia skillfully carried this fun musical through the end. She had plenty of well-placed laughs going along with a realistic story, which was clearly driven by her life experiences. And she always brought the audience back to center after dramatic moments. And that it being a musical made this one woman show even better.

Yusuf Yildiz

The Allure of Thug Life: Testimonials