Madelyn J. Smith was born in the Lone Star State, raised in the Rockies, and studied (and adventured!) in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2013, Madelyn has called the Mile High City her home while she pursued work in both the arts and in the educational and non-profit sectors. While working full time and pursuing her Ph.D. in special education, Madelyn simultaneously honed her craft through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ education department as a Lewis-Myers Scholar. While studying through DCPA, Madelyn continued to sharpen her skills in acting both on-camera and the stage, as well as voiceover, from some of the Denver-area’s most renowned teachers.
Some of Madelyn’s most notable credits include: Lord Pinkleton in Cinderella (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities), Rebecca in The Ballot of Paola Aguilar (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company), Felicia Dantine in I Hate Hamlet (Miners Alley Playhouse), Florinda in Into the Woods (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities), Mayor Meeks/Mrs. Bastian in Amelia's Big Idea (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company), Muriel/Minorca, Clover, and Ebbie Hen/Cow in Animal Farm (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, u/s perf.), Isablle/Sabine and Lucrece in The Liar (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, u/s perf.), Malcolm in Macbeth (Misfits Theater Company), and The Stage Manager in Recent Tragic Events (Stage 33 Productions).
A lover of storytelling in all forms, Madelyn earned a B.A. in vocal performance from Gonzaga University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in special education from the University of Northern Colorado. Madelyn proudly serves as a qualitative researcher and writer with an emphasis in championing the rights and voices of those in the margins of society. Her mission is to be a truth-teller and to use her artistry and storytelling as vehicles for social change.
Madelyn’s immense passion, impressive work ethic, sunny disposition, and undeniable vulnerability and authenticity in her storytelling is what sets her apart. When she’s not performing, you can find Madelyn talking about art and social justice, grooving on the dance floor, hiking with her beloved pup, traveling somewhere new, or chowing down on some Mexican food.
Image Credit: Adrian Leigh Photo
Some of Madelyn’s most notable credits include: Lord Pinkleton in Cinderella (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities), Rebecca in The Ballot of Paola Aguilar (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company), Felicia Dantine in I Hate Hamlet (Miners Alley Playhouse), Florinda in Into the Woods (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities), Mayor Meeks/Mrs. Bastian in Amelia's Big Idea (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company), Muriel/Minorca, Clover, and Ebbie Hen/Cow in Animal Farm (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, u/s perf.), Isablle/Sabine and Lucrece in The Liar (Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, u/s perf.), Malcolm in Macbeth (Misfits Theater Company), and The Stage Manager in Recent Tragic Events (Stage 33 Productions).
A lover of storytelling in all forms, Madelyn earned a B.A. in vocal performance from Gonzaga University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in special education from the University of Northern Colorado. Madelyn proudly serves as a qualitative researcher and writer with an emphasis in championing the rights and voices of those in the margins of society. Her mission is to be a truth-teller and to use her artistry and storytelling as vehicles for social change.
Madelyn’s immense passion, impressive work ethic, sunny disposition, and undeniable vulnerability and authenticity in her storytelling is what sets her apart. When she’s not performing, you can find Madelyn talking about art and social justice, grooving on the dance floor, hiking with her beloved pup, traveling somewhere new, or chowing down on some Mexican food.
Image Credit: Adrian Leigh Photo