​Maggie Blair Smith

Current:

I am taking a much needed breather to strengthen my acting capabilities. Sometimes the work is hard, and we continue to do it for the sake of our art.

 

Recent:

On January 20th, I was so grateful to be cast as Jody in a staged production of Jane: Abortion and the Underground, produced by Fat Theatre Project and Violet Surprise Theatre. We raised over $3,000 for Planned Parenthood and the Chicago Abortion Fund. Getting to meet fellow Janes of my character who knew her in real life was a true privilege.

 

Currently Reading:

          The Way of Acting: The Theatre Writings of 

          Tadashi Suzuki

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Book Recommendation:

The Actor's Art and Craft and The Actor's Guide to Creating a Character, both written by Damon DiMarco and William Esper. These books helped to revive my acting passion after the pandemic drained it of life. Each book focuses on one year of Meisner training through Bill Esper's curriculum.