Published Aug. 25, 2012
Eric Damon Smith enjoys a busy acting life in Chicago. But he says he owes a lot to Milwaukee. He spent nine months during the 2002-03 season as an intern at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Now, after 10 years, Smith is making a triumphant - and hilarious - return to the Milwaukee Rep stage as Bud Davenport in "Gutenberg! The Musical!" which premiered last night at the Stackner Cabaret.
Published June 21, 2012
Actors and actresses who enjoy their craft are happy with whatever role they get to play. However, some stages are bigger than others, and experience and exposure can launch careers.
Friday April 26th, 2013 – Niles, IL/Fox Lake, IL I’m getting ready for my last night of ‘Schlitz Happened!’ shows for the immediate future, but my offstage work is just beginning. This is a project that should last for years, but I don’t intend to res...
Saturday February 23rd, 2013 – Kenosha, WI/Glenview, IL My life sounds a lot like a Dick and Jane book from first grade. Run, run, run. Go, go, go. Run and go. Go and run. See Dobie run. See Dobie go. He is busy. Busy, busy, busy. Look at Dobie’s tongue hang out as he ...
Wednesday July 11th, 2012 – Sparta, WI/Libertyville, IL No matter what may go wrong in my life, I’m always going to be a comedian. That’s who I am and what I do, and nothing can ever change it. If I go broke and have to get a day job, I’ll still be a comedi...
We all know that the Milwaukee Rep presents one of the finest renditions of "A Christmas Carol." It is respected and admired even by those who have not had the good fortune to see it themselves. People from throughout the metro area travel to see it - and in some cases, it i...
My friend Jean speaks in a thousand different accents, impersonations and affectations. My favorite may very well be the articulate and hostile Puerto Rican. Jean is not shy to have a full conversation with me -- with accent and attitude -- in the middle of a salon, grocery store, car.... The f...
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