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Joseph Smith - Performing Artist of Living History

Joseph Smith - Performing Artist of Living HistoryJoseph Smith - Performing Artist of Living History

Local History

Past Performances

 
William T. Davis:
Staten Island naturalist, historian & co-founder of the Staten Island Museum 

Staten Island’s History Now:  William T. Davis (2010 DCA Premier Grantee)   


The Staten Island Historical Society's 2010 Literacy Luncheon 


“Ask the Historians Day” at New Dorp Moravian Church 


The Staten Island Museums' grand opening of their Archives at Snug Harbor Cultural Center 


Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Tribute Luncheon for Dick Buegler    


Charles Rohlfs: American furniture designer and maker 

Performance for The Clarence Historical Society to celebrate Town Park Clubhouse’s Centennial 


Frederick Law Olmsted 

Greenbelt Conservancy Gala   


Vice-President Daniel D. Tompkins 

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to assist celebrating the grand re-opening of Tompkinsville Park, which enhanced community awareness and their connection to the park.    


Calvin Decker Van Name 

Staten Island’s third borough president, as part of Fleet Week ceremony and celebration.    


George Cromwell 

Staten Island’s first borough president, as part of Staten Island Borough Hall’s Centennial celebration. 


Island Anthologies: A Living Tour

A full length living history play created, researched, written, developed and performed on site at an abandoned cemetery that promoted local history, attracted over 100 audience members, and increased community awareness of the non-profit group, Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries of Staten Island, and their mission. 

Joseph Smith as William T. Davis (Photo courtesy of Dave Vigdor)

Joseph Smith - Staten Island's History Now: William T. Davis at The Conference House.  

Reviews

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Staten Island Historical Society's Literacy Luncheon - William T. Davis portrayal

 “Joe has blended together character, substance & humor to sculpt a portrait that is alive & moving.”  

- Ed Wiseman, Executive Director (2008-2017), Staten Island Historical Society/Historic Richmondtown  

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Island Anthologies: A Living Tour

"Joseph Smith is truly passionate about the history & "soul" of his subject.  He is true to his cause of faithfully and consummately bringing his subject matter and character back to life so the  audience will feel as if they really KNEW the character in their  time of existence.”

- Rob, Teacher 


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