Witness critically acclaimed and multi-faceted performer Desiree Montes bare her heart and soul as she takes audiences on an evocative and inspiring journey through spoken word and song. Joined by acclaimed, award-winning pianist Dr. Terrance Lane in her Judson’s Live debut, Desiree weaves together thought-provoking poetry and musical selections spanning Broadway standards to neo-soul, inviting audiences into an evening of reflection, connection, and shared humanity.
Desiree Montes is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. She is a singer, actress, dancer, puppeteer, voiceover artist, artistic/creative director, choreographer, intimacy director/coordinator, audition preparation coach, arts educator and artivist. She has been a part of the corporate and theme park entertainment industry for 15+ years and has been seen at Universal Studios Orlando as Mabel (The Blues Brothers Show) and as the singing sorceress, Celestina Warbeck (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter), as well as Coral/Peach (Finding Nemo: the Musical) and as a Gospel/R&B Singer (Joyful! A Celebration of the Holidays!) at Walt Disney World Resorts. Some of her notable theatrical credits include: Norma Valverde (Hands on a Hardbody), Aida (Aida: The Musical), Sarah (Ragtime: the Musical), Daniela (In the Heights), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, awarded the 2023 Orlando Sentinel's Best of Orlando Theater Leading Actor in a Musical), Hélène Bezukhova (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, awarded 5 Orlando Sentinel's 2024 Best of Orlando Theater awards), Billie Holiday in 6 regional productions of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, awarded the Orlando Sentinel's 2024 Critics' Pick: Special Recognition and Top Production awards for her 2024 portrayal of Billie Holiday at Theater West End. She made her Off-Broadway debut at the 2019 New York Musical Festival in Flying Lessons.
Terrance Lane
Music has the power to transform an event. It can welcome guests, inspire meaningful moments, spark conversation, celebrate life's milestones, and create memories that linger long after the last note fades. That belief is at the heart of At the Piano with Dr. T.
Known professionally as Dr. T or Dr. Lane, Terrance Lane is an award-winning pianist, music director, collaborative artist, and educator whose performances bring elegance, warmth, and sophistication to every occasion. Whether providing refined background music for a corporate reception, creating the perfect atmosphere for a wedding cocktail hour, serving as the featured performer at a nonprofit gala, or collaborating with other artists, Dr. T understands that every event has its own story—and every performance should reflect it.
Dr. T's repertoire is as diverse as the audiences he serves. His performances blend timeless jazz standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, Broadway favorites, classical works, gospel, contemporary love songs, holiday music, and carefully chosen popular classics.
Behind the piano is a musician whose career spans decades of excellence. Dr. T has served as music director for several musicals, guest conductor for the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and former Director of Choral Studies and Co-Director of Opera Workshop/Music Theatre at Bethune-Cookman University. He is also a collaborative artist with distinguished performers and ensembles throughout the country. His work has earned numerous honors, including recognition as one of Central Florida's leading music directors by the Orlando Sentinel in 2023 and 2024, as well as awards celebrating his artistry and service to the community.
Yet, for Dr. T, music has always been about something deeper than accolades. The piano has been a lifelong source of peace, strength, joy, and personal expression. It has taken him around the world, introduced him to extraordinary people, and reinforced his belief that music can heal, inspire, and bring people together in meaningful ways.
That philosophy guides every performance.
Dr. T's goal is simple: to create an atmosphere in which people feel uplifted, inspired, peaceful, and genuinely connected.
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