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Serenity Smith

Serenity Smith

Elk River

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience at Front Porch Musical Theatre, excelling in vocal directing and performing in many musicals. Proven ability to coach performers and enhance their stage presence while ensuring seamless production logistics. Skilled in tap dancing and adept at multitasking under pressure, contributing to over 50 successful performances.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Backstage Crew Member

Front Porch Musical Theatre
Rogers
12.2017 - 05.2025
  • Assisted performers with their wardrobe changes.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy equipment from trucks or trailers before and after performances.
  • Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
  • Transported sets and props to various venues for upcoming shows.
  • Organized backstage areas for each show, ensuring props and costumes were in place.
  • Helped move sets, and open and close the curtain during the performance.
  • I was on a headset, communicating with the directors during the performances.

Principle Lead

Front Porch Musical Theatre
Rogers
08.2017 - 05.2025

A few leads I have performed as

  • Annie - Annie
  • Mary Poppins - Mary Poppins.
  • Belle - Beauty and the Beast.
  • Ariel – The Little Mermaid.
  • Gertrude - Seussical.
  • Nancy - Oliver.
  • Hodel: The Fiddler on the Roof.
  • Grace – Annie.
  • Elsa - Frozen.
  • Omar - Aladdin.
  • Zaneeta - Music Man

Vocal Director

Front Porch Musical Theatre
Rogers
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • As the vocal director, I instructed 60 children per cast, teaching three out of four casts each semester. I taught them singing techniques and helped them learn all of the songs in the musicals.
  • Led warm-up exercises prior to live performances.
  • Coached soloists on their performance and stage presence.
  • I ran the music in the sound booth during the performance.
  • Taught performers proper breathing techniques for singing.
  • Advised musicians and vocalists on technique to improve end results.
  • I helped audition and cast the best fit roles to the children in the musical

Dance Teachers Assistant

Front Porch Musical Theatre
Rogers
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated basic dance steps during class as needed.
  • Supported individual students who may have needed extra assistance with specific techniques or moves.
  • Encouraged positive attitude among students while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • I assisted the choreographer when needed, especially during the partner dances.
  • During the performances, I was doing the dances in the front row to help the students during their show.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Elk River, MN
05-2025

Skills

  • Backstage crew member
  • Tap dancing
  • 13 years of vocal training
  • 13 years of intensive acting training
  • 13 years of all different kinds of dancing (lyrical, musical theatre, a little bit of ballet, and tap)
  • I have performed in 50 shows, being 18 principal leads, and have been in the ensemble multiple times
  • Running music in the sound booth

Timeline

Vocal Director

Front Porch Musical Theatre
09.2022 - 11.2024

Dance Teachers Assistant

Front Porch Musical Theatre
08.2020 - 06.2022

Backstage Crew Member

Front Porch Musical Theatre
12.2017 - 05.2025

Principle Lead

Front Porch Musical Theatre
08.2017 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Serenity Smith