Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith (He/Him)
Director. Producer. Theatre Educator.
Director | Producer | Educator
Indecent
Studio Theatre · 2023
Directed by Benjamin Smith
Paula Vogel’s play about art, memory, and belonging, brought to life through an ensemble of actors and live musicians.
Indecent
Studio Theatre | December 2023
In response to Indecent
“Every five or ten years, as one might imagine, there is a stand-out production. Benjamin’s production of Indecent was just such a one.”
— J-P Fournier, University of Alberta
“Smith’s beautiful production at Studio Theatre, the route to memory is marked theatrically — in luminous stage imagery that steps out of shadows, in klezmer music played live, in song, in dance, in ingenious stagecraft, in a repeated projection that says “a blink in time.”
— Liz Nicholls, Theatre Reviewer
“We are in awe of the commitment, talents, and intensity that gave to this exceptional production…You have made all of us in this part of the Asch family feel that you have done right by us all, and that feels good.”
— Michael & Margaret Asch
The 39 Steps
Bleviss Laboratory Theatre · 2022
Directed by Benjamin Smith
Four performers inhabit a world of espionage, mistaken identity, and theatrical invention in Patrick Barlow’s adaptation.
The Devils
by John Whiting | Studio Theatre, 2022
The Devils, written in 1960 by John Whiting, is a gripping play based on Aldous Huxley's book about the real-life events in Loudun, France, in the early 1600s. This historical drama delves into themes of power, corruption, and hysteria, exploring the intense and often dark human emotions at the heart of this tumultuous period.
Director: David Kennedy
Assistant Director: Benjamin W. Smith
Dramaturgs: Dana Taner-Kennedy, Brett Dahl, Daisy Brazil
Set design: Payal Jotania
Costume design: Lieke Den Bakker
Lighting design: Kristen Fernandes
Sweet Dreams
by Justin Matthew-Sargent and Tony Lepage
Fredericton Playhouse, 2020
Sweet Dreams is a comedic, modern day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set to the timeless music of Air Supply. Set in modern day New York City, this hilarious yet heartfelt story, is one about self-acceptance and love in all its forms. It features 14 of Air Supply’s greatest hits as well as two brand new songs written by Graham Russell specifically for the show
Director: Benjamin W. Smith
Stage Manager: Georgia Brown
Music Director: Michael Doherty
Producer: Fredericton Playhouse Inc
East of Berlin
Bleviss Laboratory Theatre · 2021
Directed by Benjamin Smith
Hannah Moscovitch’s intimate examination of inheritance, guilt, and the difficult work of confronting the past.
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum | The Fredericton Playhouse, 2019
Produced by Theatre New Brunswick Theatre School Senior Musical Theatre students, this imaginative and heartfelt exploration of Dorothy's journey through Oz highlights themes of self-discovery, courage, and the enduring power of friendship, set against a backdrop of enchanting music and vibrant storytelling.
Director: Tania Breen
Assistant Director: Benjamin W. Smith
Stage Manager: Wei Xing
Sound Designer and Musical Director: Michael Doherty
Set Designer: Mike Johnston
Projection Designer: Darren O’Donnel
Matilda the Musical
Fredericton Playhouse · 2019
Directed by Benjamin Smith
A celebration of childhood imagination and rebellion, created with Theatre New Brunswick Theatre School.
Scooter Thomas Makes It To The Top of The World
Adapted by Peter Parnell | Black Box Theatre, 2020
An intimate two-hander, Scooter Thomas Makes It To The Top of the World reflects on how life changes from adolescence to adulthood. The story follows Scooter and Dennis, and their very different world views about what it was like growing up, and what it means for us to make it to the top. How do we measure success as humans? What would you do today if you died tomorrow? What would you regret not doing?
Director: Benjamin W. Smith
Stage Manager: Mallory Kelly
Sound Designer and Original Compositions: Michael Doherty
Shrek The Musical
by David Lindsay-Abaire, with music by Jeanine Tesori
The Fredericton Playhouse, 2018
Produced by Theatre New Brunswick Theatre School, a hilarious and heartwarming production of Shrek the Musical brings the beloved ogre's tale to life with a mix of irreverent humor, unforgettable characters, and toe-tapping tunes, celebrating the magic of individuality and the joy of friendship.
Director: Tania Breen
Assistant Director: Benjamin W. Smith
Music Director: Michael Doherty
Stage Manager: Wei Xing
Set Designer: Mike Johnston
Costume Designer: Sherry Kinnear
Choreographer: Josie Morasco
Benjamin W. Smith (He/Him)
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