by Monica Moore Smith | Apr 15, 2016 | Dance, Music, Musical Theater, Theater
As a freshman in music dance theater at BYU, I am required to perform as an ensemble member of a main stage musical production. My opportunity to do so will occur in early 2017 in Mary Poppins. In addition to being in the ensemble, I will be portraying Fannie...
by Monica Moore Smith | Mar 24, 2016 | Dance, Life, Music, Theater
It's late and I have a very busy weekend with an audition and promotional work, but I must take time to post about this. I've chosen a very tough industry, with lots of rejection, humiliation, and personal vulnerability. It brutal out there. But every once in a while,...
by Monica Moore Smith | Mar 1, 2016 | Dance, Music, Theater
After attending BYU last summer, I took the year off to film and perform. Next fall, I'll be back! Last fall I submitted vocal, dance, and monologue videos to BYU's Music Dance Theatre (MDT) BFA program. I was invited to callbacks (a nice Christmas gift!) and spent...
by Monica Moore Smith | Oct 1, 2015 | Dance, Film, Music Videos
Do you wonder what happens behind the scenes when actors are waiting to be called? This happened on the Saturday's Warrior set yesterday before we filmed the county fair scene. You have to admit our costumes are fabulous. Remember, it's all about the hair! All this...