Born and raised in Texas, Monica was on the stage from a very young age. She is a trained dancer, actor, and singer with a special love for musicals and Shakespeare. She studied at Sam Houston State University where she earned her degree in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Dance. While performing in such shows as Cabaret, Noises Off, and Machinal, Monica fine-tuned her talents as a performer and a choreographer. After graduation, Monica was accepted into the apprentice program at the Atlanta Shakespeare Company and has done multiple shows in Atlanta and Texas.
Currently, she is continuing her love of performing and choreography both on and off stage in Atlanta, Georgia.
Monica as Belinda/Flavia in SHSU's production of "Noises Off" Directed by Kevin Crouch
Acting Resume
THEATRE
Matilda the Musical (Upcoming) Mrs. Wormwood Springer Opera House
Dog Sees God Tricia Renegade Theatre Company
Richard II Ensemble Atlanta Shakespeare Company
Twelfth Night Fabian (us/p) Atlanta Shakespeare Company
Mack & Mabel Ensemble Stages Repertory Theatre
Noises Off Belinda/Flavia Sam Houston State University
Woyzeck Marie Sam Houston State University
Caucasian Chalk Circle Grusha Sam Houston State University
Cabaret Texas (Dance Captain) Sam Houston State University
Machinal Ensemble Sam Houston State University
FILM
Pitch Perfect 2 Das Sound Machine Elizabeth Banks - Director
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Apprentice at The Atlanta Shakespeare Company 2017 – 2018
Sam Houston State University – B. F. A. Musical Theatre: Emphasis in Dance
Voice: Camiah Mingorance – One year
Donna Hinds SHSU – 5 years
Dance: 20 years - Ballet (Betty and Dana Nicolay at SHSU)
20 years - Tap (Kiira Schmidt Carper at SHSU)
18 years - Jazz (Greg Graham and Kyle Craig-Bogard at SHSU)
15 years - Hip Hop
12 years - Modern/Contemporary
Master Classes: Fosse with Valarie Pettiford at BDC
Monsters of Hip Hop Dance Convention
SKILLS
Voice/Speech (Dialects: British, Russian, German, American Southern), Stage Movement (Suzuki method), Stage Combat (Rapier & Dagger, Broad Sword & Shield, Unarmed), Pop & Lock Hip Hop techniques as well as Body Isolations, Basic Ukulele, Basic French, Excellent Winker
Choreo Resume
Professional Summary
Monica Malone has been training since she was just three years old at her mother’s small-town dance studio. She fell in love with telling a story through the art of dance when she was around 14 years old. Since then she has loved to choreograph to every type of genre she can if she is able to tell an entertaining story. Monica attended Sam Houston State University where she was able to study with Greg Graham, Kiira Schmidt-Carper, and Kyle Craig-Bogard. After graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre and an emphasis in dance, she has continued her love of performing and choreographing throughout the professional world. She is proud to be a body positive activist and fully believes that everyone can dance at any age or size with or without training; they just need to find their groove and Monica is more than willing to groove with them until it is found.
Work History
Choreographer July – Aug 2021
Legally Blonde the Musical – Woodstock Arts (formerly Elm Street Arts), Woodstock, GA
Kristin Storla and I worked together to create a seamless Broadway show in small town Georgia. Focusing on encouraging confidence in the performers instead of perfection helped create an energetic, fun, and dynamic show with a minimal set and intricate choreography.
Choreographer June 2019
Working: A Musical - Out of Box Theatre, Marietta, GA
Under the direction of Kristin Storla, we created a heartfelt show exploring the working class in America. I designed the choreography to be accessible and exaggerate everyday working movements based of the jobs described in each song.
Choreographer and Director Oct – Nov 2018
Nunsense – Campbell High School, Smyrna, GA
Worked with the students involved to put together their first full musical in five years. The show was double cast and often it was necessary to work around students’ schedules but ultimately helped teach them about the professional performing world.
Choreographer and Camp Director June and July 2018
Various Mini Shows – Forefront Arts, Atlanta, GA
For 8 weeks, each week was a different 30 minute to 60-minute show for the kids’ performance. The size and experience of the casts varied, and adjustments had to made throughout each week. Performances were only one show at the end of each week for family and friends of the kids involved.
Choreographer April and May 2017
13 the Musical – Inspiration Stage, Sugarland, TX
Choreographed every song in the show for the teenagers involved. Included bits of improv for them to start to explore their own creativity and help find the joy in dance.
Education/Training
Sam Houston State University – B. F. A. Musical Theatre: Emphasis in Dance
Dance: 20 years - Ballet (Betty and Dana Nicolay at SHSU)
20 years - Tap (Kiira Schmidt Carper at SHSU)
18 years - Jazz (Greg Graham and Kyle Craig-Bogard at SHSU)
15 years - Hip Hop
12 years - Modern/Contemporary
