Town Hall Theater Presents:

The Loop: Laurel Jenkins & Moira Smiley

Thursday, November 20 at 6pm in the Anderson Studio

Have you ever wanted to be part of the artistic process? Town Hall Theater is presenting a new series called The Loop that invites you direclty into the creations of professional artists. The launch event of The Loop features the interdisciplinary partnership of dancer/choreographer Laurel Jenkins and singer/composer Moira Smiley on Thursday, November 20th.

Join us at 6pm for a happy hour, followed by a work-in-progress performance in the Anderson Studio. 

About Laurel Jenkins

Laurel Jenkins is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and mother. Her choreography emerges from rigorous experimentation and interdisciplinary dialogues in the realms of contemporary dance, opera, music, and theater. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Middlebury College in Vermont.

Jenkins’ work has been presented by Lincoln Center, Disney Hall, REDCAT, Automata, the Getty Center, Show Box LA, Danspace, Berlin’s Performing Presence Festival, Tokyo’s Sezane Gallery, and Paris’ Cité Internationale des Arts. She choreographed Bernstein’s MASS with the LA Phil and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. In addition, she has choreographed for LA Contemporary Dance Company, The Wooden Floor, and many universities including UNL. 

About Moira Smiley

Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. She's published over 100 choral works that are sung by millions of singers worldwide. With a deep respect for the cultural roles of singing, Moira blends teaching, composing, and performing to empower communities and celebrate the transformative power of music.

Known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence, Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen. As a member of Tune-Yards, she has performed on major platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the UK’s Later.