Smirna is excited to be back on MusicalFare stage after last appearing as Abuela Claudia in IN THE HEIGHTS! She has been a registered nurse for 20+ years, but her real passion has always been performing on stage. She is a proud disabled Army veteran. Among her favorite shows: BOTANICA, HELL HOLE HONEYS, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, LA GRINGA, LA LUZ DE UN CIGARILLO. She has also written a play and performed in the ten minute plays of DESDE EL PUENTE and most recent, BUFFALO QUICKIES. You may also have seen her in several local commercials. She has done costume designing for DON GOYITO, and several high school performances, including WEST SIDE STORY at Performing Arts High School, where she graduated from.