by Monica Moore Smith | Nov 6, 2016 | Music
On December 2nd and 3rd, I'll be joining musical talents Madilyn Paige, Calee Reed, Garth Smith, and Wayne Burton (writer of my first original single, Whisper) in an epic musical Christmas celebration. Please join us in either Idaho Falls, Idaho, or American Fork,...
by Monica Moore Smith | May 27, 2016 | Music, Musical Theater
Last night I had a real treat. The incredible pianist and vocalist Shaun Barrowes invited me to join him in a live jam session. No prep, no rehearsal, just a little on-the-spot singing and playing of Broadway and Disney favorites, some that we knew and others we...
by Monica Moore Smith | May 23, 2016 | Music
When your film brother and good friend drops an album, you have to download it. When you love it, you have to tell your friends! Kenny Holland's new album is amazing. I listened to it on the drive home from Arizona after the Saturday's Warrior openings there. Loved it...
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...
