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Hi, I'm, Adam! I'm an actor, writer, and director based in Brooklyn, NY.
Here's some nice things people have said about my work! Acting: "Adam Thomas Smith was excellent." "Smith revealed his skill when delivering, as a challenge, Hamlet’s To Be Or Not To Be soliloquy." -BritishTheater.com "[Smith] delivered the “She should have died hereafter” soliloquy with a quiet urgency." -American Theater Magazine Writing: "Adam Thomas Smith’s dialogue so accurately captures the voice of this generation of characters that I felt like I was watching people I knew..." "endearing and hilarious" " incredibly charming" -TheaterIsEasy "The dialogue is fresh and funny and within its snarky center lies a very warm heart..." "...moving statement on the fear of loneliness and anticipation of love..." -Arts Wire Weekly BFA Brooklyn College |
News
Misery at Bristol Valley Theater
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I'm very excited to be returning to Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY to play Paul Sheldon in their production of Misery based on the best-selling novel by Steven King!
Performances are August 17th - 26! If you're near the Finger Lakes this summer come check it out! |
Amy and the Orphans at Bristol Valley Theater
If you find yourself in the Finger Lakes this summer come see me in the heartbreaking, hilarious play Amy and The Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino at the Bristol Vally Theater in beautiful Naples, NY.
Gi60 International One Minute Theatre Festival 2021 - Live Festival Is Back!
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My short play Escape has been selected for the 2021 Gi60 International One Minute Play Festival AND THE LIVE FESTIVAL IS BACK THIS YEAR!!!
You can catch Escape and 49 other plays at the NYC leg of the festival LIVE AND IN PERSON at The Tank NYC on October 21st, 22nd and 23rd. You can also view the festival from the comfort of your home via livestream on all three festival dates. In-person and livestream tickets are available on THE TANK NYC's website. |
Gi60 International One Minute Theatre Festival 2020 - Plays On Film!
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Earlier this year my short play The Name Game was selected to be a part of the Gi60 International One Minute Play Festival. The pandemic prevented the live theater festival from going on as usual but The Name Game has just premiered as the festival's first ever Play On Film. Check it out!
The Name Game By Adam Thomas Smith Directed by Rose Burnett Bonczek Starring Julie Orkis and Chris Donovan |
My New Short Film
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I finally finished my new short film! I’ve made things that look better, sound better, move better, and probably just are better than this, but it’s turned into something I’m pretty proud of. I think it's weird in exactly the same way I am. Anyway, here’s a weird, grainy, silly little four minute short I made. Hope you like it!
Hi Grandma, it's Adam by Adam Thomas Smith A man struggles with a video birthday message for his Grandmother in a time of personal crisis. |
I filmed something I wrote!
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I just finished my new short A New Game. I wrote, shot, and edited it myself. It was a lot of fun to work on and a really great learning experence. Check it out! A New Game by Adam Thomas Smith Starring: Alice K Johnson and Adam Thomas Smith Allen is great at making up games. Especially when he should be doing something else. Alex is not here for his sh*t. |
McCarter Theatre's A Christmas Carol
This holiday season you can find me in beautiful Princeton, New Jersey performing in McCarter Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. This adaptation of Dickens' timeless novella was done by playwright David Thompson and is directed by Adam Immerwahr.
Performances are December 4th - 29th.
Come see this family friendly, joy-filled, seasonal classic, and you may even catch me singing and dancing (WHAT?!?!).
Performances are December 4th - 29th.
Come see this family friendly, joy-filled, seasonal classic, and you may even catch me singing and dancing (WHAT?!?!).
Hamlet: What Dreams May Come @TheBrick
I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that we'll be mounting a production of Hamlet: What Dreams May Come at The Brick this August as part of their Shakespeare in the Theater Festival!
The play, by Drama Desk Award Winner Adam Mathias, is a stunning four person adaptation using Shakespeare's text in a post-modern exploration of the English language's most enigmatic anti-hero.
I was a part of the orignal production in 2009 and I can't wait to get back to work on this brilliant adaptation.
The play, by Drama Desk Award Winner Adam Mathias, is a stunning four person adaptation using Shakespeare's text in a post-modern exploration of the English language's most enigmatic anti-hero.
I was a part of the orignal production in 2009 and I can't wait to get back to work on this brilliant adaptation.
Eugege O'Neill Theater Residency with Strangemen Theater Company
Later this month I'll be headed to the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center with Strangemen Theater Company for a developmental residency. We'll be workshopping an anthology of orignal works based in Greek myth. I can't wait to work with this exciting, innovative young company at this distinguished, celebrated regional theater. And getting to spend some time in beautiful Waterford Connecticut is the icing on the cake.
Royal Shakespeare Company's King Lear at BAM
I'm beyond excited to announce that I've accepted an ensemble role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's remount of their production of King Lear at BAM!
The critically acclaimed 2016 production, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and staring Olivier-Award winning actor Sir. Antony Sher, is back for a 3 week run at the BAM Harvey Theater.
The show runs April 7th - 29th. Come check it out!!
The critically acclaimed 2016 production, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and staring Olivier-Award winning actor Sir. Antony Sher, is back for a 3 week run at the BAM Harvey Theater.
The show runs April 7th - 29th. Come check it out!!
New Commercial Shoot
Had a great shoot with Narrative Creep Productions and Michael Molina Minard! We just finished filming an issue advocacy online ad that shines a light on the underhanded practices of corporate welfare in the energy sector.
Teaching at Brooklyn College
I'm both proud and excited to be a Teaching Assistant this fall back at my alma mater Brooklyn College! I'll be working with the BFA in Acting Program Head: Rose Bonzcek, and the BFA Acting students in their Acting 1: Fundamentals Of Acting - Improv class. I'm really looking forward to this opportunity to grow as a teacher.
Showtime
I got to do a day of shooting on an upcoming Showtime miniseries! I'm not allowed to share details but I had a great time working with some really talented and dedicated people.
LiveWire: The World of Tomorrow
I'm directing the world premiere of Collin McConnell's new one act play Patrick and Brenda as a part of Stable Cable Lab Company's 4th annual LiveWire festival of new plays.
Our one night only performance is Sunday August 19th at Bar Uni.
Doors open at 6pm and shows start at 7pm.
Visit Stable Cable's website for tickets and info.
Our one night only performance is Sunday August 19th at Bar Uni.
Doors open at 6pm and shows start at 7pm.
Visit Stable Cable's website for tickets and info.
Reading at The Drama Book Shop
I'm participating in a reading in the Arthur Seelen Theater at The Drama Book Shop to celebrate the release of One Minute Plays: A Practical Guide to Tiny Theatre.
The reading is Monday, May 1st at 5pm and its free to attend!
Come check it out and pick up a copy of the book (you may just find some quotes from me in there).
The reading is Monday, May 1st at 5pm and its free to attend!
Come check it out and pick up a copy of the book (you may just find some quotes from me in there).
My Profile on Theater in the Now
Theater in the Now interviewed me for their "Spotlight On" series.
Thanks to Michael Block for taking the time to do this profile.
Check out the full interview here.
Thanks to Michael Block for taking the time to do this profile.
Check out the full interview here.
Arts Wire Weekly thinks Wake Up Call "is a charmer"!
A great review of Wake up Call in The Arts Wire Weekly. Thanks to Mateo Moreno for the kind words.
"WAKE UP CALL is a charmer."
"...moving statements on the fear of loneliness and anticipation of love"
"The dialogue is fresh and funny and within its snarky center lies a very warm heart beating for the holiday we all say we hate, but most of us truly loves."
Read the full review here.
"WAKE UP CALL is a charmer."
"...moving statements on the fear of loneliness and anticipation of love"
"The dialogue is fresh and funny and within its snarky center lies a very warm heart beating for the holiday we all say we hate, but most of us truly loves."
Read the full review here.
Wake Up Call is a Best Bet!
Theater Is Easy has named Wake Up Call one of its "Best Bet" shows for the season! Thanks to Rachel Lepore for the review.
"An endearing and hilarious holiday story for twenty-somethings trying to make adulthood work."
" Cooper and Adam Thomas Smith’s dialogue so accurately captures the voice of this generation..."
"...Wake Up Call is an incredibly charming and heartwarming take on early adulthood and the holidays."
Check out the full review here!
"An endearing and hilarious holiday story for twenty-somethings trying to make adulthood work."
" Cooper and Adam Thomas Smith’s dialogue so accurately captures the voice of this generation..."
"...Wake Up Call is an incredibly charming and heartwarming take on early adulthood and the holidays."
Check out the full review here!
Tickets On Sale For Wake Up Call
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Tickets on sale for Wake Up Call, a play I'm directing and co-wrote with Veronica Cooper. Dec 9 -18 at IRT Theater! Get tickets here.
"Wake Up Call is a great Christmas-style show thats wonderfully raunchy and really full of heart." -Dustin Williams, Producing Artistic Director: Wolfbane Productions |
World Premiere of Terminalia
Check me out in the world premiere of Collin McConnell's new play Terminalia!
Presented by Stable Cable Lab Company
August 9th and 16th
At IRT Theater!
Presented by Stable Cable Lab Company
August 9th and 16th
At IRT Theater!
I've joined a new company!
I'm excited to announce that I've joined Stable Cable Lab Company! I'm looking forward to working with this amazing group of artists.
Class With Max Baker
I'm taking a scene study class with Max Baker! Excited to put some work in.
Drunk Shakespeare on Mashable
Mashable included Drunk Shakespeare in it's list of 12 Of The Most Unique Events Around The World.
"Drunk Shakespeare is an all around good time..." says Lindsay Rothfeld of Mashable. What a cool list to be a part of. Thanks so much! Check out the rest of the list here.
"Drunk Shakespeare is an all around good time..." says Lindsay Rothfeld of Mashable. What a cool list to be a part of. Thanks so much! Check out the rest of the list here.
Drunk Shakespeare on Stage Buddy!
Stage Buddy gives you 5 reason to add Drunk Shakespeare to your night of debauchery! They seem like 5 good reasons to me. Thanks to Arpita Mukherjee for the article, check it out here.
Drunk Shakespeare in Gotham Magazine!
Drunk Shakespeare was listed as one of Gotham Magazine's "6 Things You Need to Do in New York Before Summer is Over". Thanks to Rakhee Bhatt for including us on this list! I'm also excited to try out #1 and #4 on the list. Check out the whole article here.
Drunk Shakespeare Nominated for Best Unique Theatrical Experience!!!
Drunk Shakespeare has been nominated for an Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience. Unique is right! Thanks to the Alliance for this honor. Check out the full list of nominees here.
4 Star Review of Drunk Shakespeare on BritishTheater.com
A really nice review of Drunk Shakespeare on BritishTheater.com! Thanks again to Stephen Collins for coming to she show.
"Adam Thomas Smith was excellent."
"Smith revealed his skill when delivering, as a challenge, Hamlet’s To Be Or Not To Be soliloquy."
Read the entire review here.
"Adam Thomas Smith was excellent."
"Smith revealed his skill when delivering, as a challenge, Hamlet’s To Be Or Not To Be soliloquy."
Read the entire review here.
American Theater Magazine
I was featured in an article in the March 2015 issue of American Theater Magazine. The article is about all the different kinds of theater that mix the works of William Shakespeare with booze. I had a great time getting interviewed by Stuart Miller!
"[Smith] delivered the “She should have died hereafter” soliloquy with a quiet urgency."
-Stuart Miller (American Theater Magazine)
"My No. 1 priority is telling the story."
-Me!
Check out the full article here.
"[Smith] delivered the “She should have died hereafter” soliloquy with a quiet urgency."
-Stuart Miller (American Theater Magazine)
"My No. 1 priority is telling the story."
-Me!
Check out the full article here.
Slate Magazine's - The Gist with Mike Pesca
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Mike Pesca invited Josh Hyman, David Hudson, Scott Griffin and myself to stop by his podcast,The Gist by Slate Magazine, and chat about Drunk Shakespeare.
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The Rematch!
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A few weeks before Mike Pesca invited me onto his podcast, The Gist by Slate Magazine, he came to see a performance Drunk Shakespeare. During that performance I was challenged to a shotgun beer race with an audience member. Mike was that audience member. I was victorious. At the end of our interview Mike challenged me to a rematch. This Vine is proof that Mike Pesca beat me in that rematch.
Pesca, I'll see you in Vegas for the tie breaker! #thechugheardroundtheworld |
1st First Kiss - VIDEO REACHES 1.75 MILLION VIEWS!
Check out this parody of the First Kiss video I did with Muckrakers.
Check out this parody of the First Kiss video I did with Muckrakers.
Gi60 - International One Minute Play Festival
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I'll be a part of the 21 actor ensemble performing in Gi60's tenth season of one minute plays! This year in addition to premiering 50 brand new one minute plays we will also be reviving 30 of the best plays from the past nine seasons! That's 80 plays in one night!!!
When: June 12th, 13th, and 14th at 8 PM June 15th at 7 PM Where: The New Workshop Theater on the campus of Brooklyn College Tickets: 718-951-4500 or Click here for tickets |
That Thing! Play Reading Series at Characters Bar
I'm directing one of five short play readings at Characters Bar (243 W 54th St.) One night only, Monday May 19th at 8 PM. FREE TO ALL!!!!
I'm directing one of five short play readings at Characters Bar (243 W 54th St.) One night only, Monday May 19th at 8 PM. FREE TO ALL!!!!
Yvette and the Wild Shame by Alexandra Bassett - World Premiere
I'm currently performing Yvette and the Wild Shame at Signature Theater. Closes Sunday April 13th.
I'm currently performing Yvette and the Wild Shame at Signature Theater. Closes Sunday April 13th.
Raghead by Tom Coash - World Premiere
I'm starring in Tom Coash's play Raghead at 78th Street Theater Lab. The play takes a look at race relations through the eyes of a NYC firefighter and an actress. One more performance on Tuesday, March 18th!!!
I'm starring in Tom Coash's play Raghead at 78th Street Theater Lab. The play takes a look at race relations through the eyes of a NYC firefighter and an actress. One more performance on Tuesday, March 18th!!!
