by Monica Moore Smith | Sep 1, 2016 | College, Musical Theater
Monday, August 29th, had me back at BYU full-time after a one-year filming hiatus. Getting back in the academic setting—cracking the textbooks instead of the scripts—is going to be a transition, but I am excited! I'm so incredibly grateful for the talent scholarship I...
by Monica Moore Smith | May 29, 2016 | Musical Theater
February 20th was a wild day! It started at 8:00 am at UVU and continued on until nearly 10:00 pm. For the first time I attended the Rocky Mountain Summer Stock Theater Auditions (RMSSTA). At this event, a number of regional summer stock theaters join together for a...
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 | 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 | Sep 27, 2015 | Musical Theater
Idina Menzel is giving a benefit concert for the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. It's a very worthy cause. Come to the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University this Thursday, October 1, 2015, to see this event. Get your tickets today! I'll be reprising my role as the...
by Monica Moore Smith | Jul 23, 2015 | Musical Theater
There's no place like Sundance Summer Theater for a wonderful night under the stars! Come see an amazing cast. We run from July 23rd to August 15th in the gorgeous mountains. Come see me in the pre-show! I'll be swooping across the stage as the Jitterbug (in the best...
