Augustin Fresnel
Augustin Fresnel: Through A New Lens
Augustin Fresnel : Through A New Lens is a Living History portrayal of one man’s fascination with “finding the solution to the many questions in the inexhaustible range of science”. His journey reveals a lifetime of personal challenges, scientific curiosity, and innovative achievements. Fresnel's courage and perseverance, along with guidance from his mentor, Francois Arago, unfolds in an engaging story that brings to life Augustin Fresnel's personal legacy of "illuminating the seas, saving lives and creating new light in new venues yet to come."
Upcoming Performances
2021 Michigan Lighthouse Festival - August 2021
Recent Performances
Florida Lighthouse Association Fall Meeting - Amelia Island October 2019
2019 Michigan Lighthouse Festival - August 2019
American Lighthouse Foundation Annual Gala - April 2019
Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society - November 2018 & 2017
Montauk Lighthouse - August 2018
Michigan Lighthouse Alliance - 2018 International Lighthouse Conference
Horton Point Lighthouse (Southold Historical Society) 2017
New London Maritime Society/Custom House Maritime Museum 2017
*National Lighthouse Museum (2016 DCA Art Fund Grant - Staten Island Arts) *Debut Performances
Light Hearted Podcast Interview link:
Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse (Photo courtesy of Leon Gurinsky)