Recent News:

I had a loverly time playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady with Finch Theatrics!

Directed by Eric Desnoyers, music directed by Matt Mason.

Show clips coming soon!

I had a wicked time jamming out with The Beautiful City Project in their production of We Will Rock You.

Directed and music directed by David Fiorello

I had a blast on the turf as #13 in The Wolves this fall as a guest artist at Dominican University!

Directed by Krista Hansen and assistant directed by Cyd Blakewell

I had an epic time in the ensemble and understudying Fantine in Uptown Music Theatre’s production of Les Misérables.

Directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kaplan

I just relaunched my online voice studio, Sing with Soph!

Check out the “Teaching” tab above to learn more!

I had a hoot to playing Ethel Toffelmier in Metropolis PAC’s concert production of The Music Man!

Directed by Aaron Reese Boseman and music directed by Aaron Kaplan.

It was a treat to return to BrightSide Theatre to play Anne Egerman in their production of A Little Night Music.

“Anne Egerman is played with giddy girlish glee by lovely soprano, Sophie Smekens.” — Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

I had a wonderful summer playing Dory in Merrily We Roll Along with Blank Theatre Company.

Directed by Danny Kapinos and music directed by Aaron Kaplan.

I had a lovely time playing Maria in The Sound of Music at Riverbank Theatre in the suburbs of Detroit.

“Smekens starred as Maria, bursting with enthusiasm and inner light…she was the heart of the show.” — Jim Bloch, BWHL Archives

I loved getting sassy as Miss Olson and singing in the vocal orchestra of BrightSide Theatre’s production of Promises, Promises in concert!

“Sophie Smekens…amuses as Sheldrake’s jilted secretary, Miss Olson” — Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

I did stand-up for a sold-out crowd at Second City’s Judy’s Beat Lounge!

Check out a video of my set below!