MONIKA PENA - AEA, - AGVA

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Represented by:

ATB Talent Agency (Across the Board) - Theatrical - Stage (NY) (323) 761-0282 / (917) 397-0282--NY Theatrical (Film / TV)

ATB Talent Agency (Across the Board) - Theatrical - TV-Film (NY) (917) 397-0282

Dean Panaro Talent (CA) (818) 660-0633

National Tours

Rudolph - Mrs.Claus/Music Supervisor (u/s Perf. Mrs Donner)

Dir. Dana Solimando

Right Angle Entertainment

Musical Theater

On Your Feet - Ensemble

Dir. Marcia Milgrom Dodge

Riverside Theatre, FL

Mystic Pizza- Woman 4 (u/s Daisy; Kat Arujo)

Dir. Casey Hushion

McCoyRigby Entertainment

Oliver!- Nancy

Dir. Kari Hayter

5 Star Theatricals

Rogers: The Musical- Peggy Carter/Starkettes

Dir. Jordan Peterson

Disney's Hyperion Theater

Jesus Christ Superstar- Mary Magdalene

Dir. Steven Glaudini

Moonlight Amphitheater

Grease- Sandy Dumbrowski

Dir. Snehal Desai

Musical Theatre West

Grease- Patty Simcox (u/s Sandy; Rizzo)

Dir. Kari Hayter

McCoy Rigby Entertainment

Sound of Music- Ensemble (u/s Perf. Maria; Elsa

Dir. Glenn Casale

McCoy Rigby Entertainment

Man of La Mancha- Aldonza

Dir. Chuck Ketter

Candlelight Pavilion

Lizze: the musical- Lizzie Borden

Dir. Jocelyn A. Brown

Chance Theater

On Your Feet- Vocal Ensemble

Dir. James Vasquez

Moonlight Amphitheatre

Seussical- Mayzie La Bird

Dir. Kevin Gasio

Candlelight Pavilion

In The Heights- Ensemble (u/s Perf. Vanessa; Nina

Dir. Benjamin Perez/Marissa Herrera

McCoy Rigby Entertainment

West Side Story- Maria

Dir. Kari Hayter

Chance Theater

Violet- Violet Karl

Dir. Kari Hayter

Chance Theater

Bright Star- Ens: Edna

Dir. Chuck Ketter

Candlelight Pavilion

A Christmas Carol- Pursued Maiden/Fan/Mrs. Shelley

Dir. John David Keller

South Coast Repertory

Big Fish- Josephine Bloom

Dir. Oanh Nguyen

Chance Theater

Damn Yankees- Ensemble (u/s Gloria; Sister)

Dir. Cynthia Ferrer

Musical Theatre West

Claudio Quest- Princess Fish

Dir. Marshall Pailet

Chance Theater

Godspell- Joanne

Dir. Craig Tyrl

The Wayward Artists

In the Heights- Ensemble

Dir. Oanh Nguyen

Chance Theater

Reindeer Monologues- Dancer

Dir. James McHale

Chance Theater

Theater For Young Audiences

Last Stop on Market Street- Jojo/ Teen 2

Dir. Oanh Nguyen

South Coast Repertory

Alexander & the No Good...Very Bad Day- Anthony/Becky

Dir. Kari Hayter

South Coast Repertory

Fancy Nancy: The Musical(2016-2018)- Rhonda

Dir. Kelly Todd

Chance Theater

Film/ TV

Stage Managed (Pilot)

Supporting

Dir. Guy Noland

Moon Students (Trailer)

Lead

Dir. Daniel Holland

My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie

Supporting

Dir. Crissy Guerrero

Voice Over

The Conundrum of Cora Bay

Lead

Snippet.FM

Staged Readings

America Tropical - Lead

Dir. Benjamin Perez

Musical Theatre West

America Tropical - Lead

Dir. Benjamin Perez

McCoyRigby Entertainment

Stiletos & Steel - Supporting

Dir. Kari Hayter

New Musicals, Inc.

Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist

Dir. Jocelyn A. Brown

Chance Theater

Training

Dance - 5 years

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop

Stage One Dance Studio

Monika is a So Cal singer, dancer, & actor. By day, she's a veterinary technician for an ophthalmology clinic. Her favorite roles include; Nancy in Oliver at 5-Star Theatricals, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at Moonlight Stages, Sandy in Grease at Musical Theatre West, the titular roles in Lizzie, the musical (Ovation Winner: Best Musical Production - Intimate Theater, Ovation Nominee: Best Lead Actress) & Violet (LA Times Critics Choice), & Aldonza in Man of La Mancha(Candlelight Pavilion)

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'4"

Weight: 130 lbs

Eyes: Brown

Hair Color:

Hair Length: Long

 

Veterinary Technician, Weird tongue shapes, Vocal Range: Alto, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, American - Boston Accent, American - Minnesota Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Standard/General Accent