Hanley Smith

Hanley Smith is a Georgia-grown actor, singer and (despite her roots) New York Rangers hockey fan who has also been known to boogie quite well. She graduated from Davidson College with a BA in both English and in Theatre where she had the opportunity to study with members of the Royal Shakespeare Company during their four-year residency with the college.

In addition to acting, Hanley serves as the Adult Educational Programs Coordinator for the non-profit arts organization, R.Evolución Latina, challenging children and young artists to "dare to go beyond" their perceived limitations through dance, music and theatre. She is also a producer of the comedy troupe A Drinking Game NYC and a member of the modern-day folk trio, A Band Called Honalee, which is inspired by the legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary and their friends.

Recent credits include: Heidi in WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (North Carolina Theatre Company); Vanda in VENUS IN FUR (The Fulton); Dorothy Collins in POWERHOUSE (NY Times Critics' Pick); Fantine in LES MISERABLES (The Fulton); Dierdre in THE COTTAGE (World Premier); Cecily in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Gulfshore Playhouse); Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS (Virginia Stage); Sally in THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE (Merrimack Rep); The Women in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (at The Signature with Sonnet Rep); and Mrs. Givings in IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY (Metrolina Theatre Award nomination). Hanley is also a proud member of the folk trio A Band Called Honalee; an associate artist with devised theater company Sinking Ship; and the Adult Educational Programs Coordinator for R.Evolucion Latina, a non-profit under the umbrella of BC/EFA. BA: Davidson College.