Andrews-Smith, Belinda
Visiting Assistant Professor
Belinda Andrews-Smith is the new director of musical theater at Tulane University. She has held previous positions at both Denison University and Ohio University. During her career she has directed over 40 musicals and opera/operetta productions. Her productions of Spring Awakening, Chicago and The Pirates of Penance in particular garnered national awards for excellence from The American Prize Competition. In 2020, Andrews-Smith was also honored by The American Prize, winning first place nationally for outstanding stage direction. In addition to directing, Andrews-Smith is an innovative voice teacher. Her vast knowledge of musical theater and classical singing styles transform her actors’ experiences on the stage and in the classroom. Her former students have won numerous awards at state and national musical theater singing competitions, and many of her students perform on Broadway and in national Broadway tours. Andrews-Smith herself is an accomplished soprano with opera roles, concert performances and recital credits on her résumé.
Biography
Belinda Andrews-Smith is the new director of musical theater at Tulane University. She has held previous positions at both Denison University and Ohio University. During her career she has directed over 40 musicals and opera/operetta productions. Her productions of Spring Awakening, Chicago and The Pirates of Penance in particular garnered national awards for excellence from The American Prize Competition. In 2020, Andrews-Smith was also honored by The American Prize, winning first place nationally for outstanding stage direction. In addition to directing, Andrews-Smith is an innovative voice teacher. Her vast knowledge of musical theater and classical singing styles transform her actors’ experiences on the stage and in the classroom. Her former students have won numerous awards at state and national musical theater singing competitions, and many of her students perform on Broadway and in national Broadway tours. Andrews-Smith herself is an accomplished soprano with opera roles, concert performances and recital credits on her résumé.
