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Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Dates for Benjamin Franklin - Innovative American

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The following performances are currently slated to be presented at Diversity Hall, 500 West Section Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Friday March 22, 6-8PM, Community Meeting about the Theatre & WSF's plans.
Saturday March 23rd Noon - 7:00 PM WSF Rehearsal, Photo Shoot
Sunday March 24th Noon - 4:00 PM - recording of a Podcast Episode. Public welcome as an Audience.
 
Friday April 5th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Saturday April 6th 2:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Saturday April 6th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Sunday April 7th 12:30 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Sunday April 7th 2:30 Podcast - Public is welcome to stay.
Sunday April 7th 4:00 PM Ben Franklin
 
Friday April 12th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Saturday April 13th 12PM-6:00 PM VOICE Workshop for Recorded Books Readers
Saturday April 13th 4:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Saturday April 13th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Sunday April 14th 2:00 PM Ben Franklin
Sunday April 14th 4:00 Podcast - Public is welcome to stay.
Sunday April 14th 5:00 PM - American Indian Flute + Shakespeare's Speeches
 
Friday April 19th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Saturday April 20th 2:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Saturday April 20th 7:00 PM Ben Franklin
Sunday April 21st 2:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Sunday April 21st 4:00 Podcast - Public is welcome to stay.
Sunday April 21st 5:00 PM Ben Franklin
 
TUESDAY April 23rd - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dedication Day for the WSF (and Shakespeare's Birthday) All are welcomed. The Mayor of Mount Vernon will be here.
 
Friday April 26th 7:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Saturday April 27th 4:30 PM Ben Franklin
Saturday April 27th 7:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Sunday April 28th 2:00 PM Tempest (in a Dream)
Sunday April 7th 4:00 Podcast - Public is welcome to stay.
Sunday April 28th 5:00 PM Ben Franklin 

 

Programs available year-round. Look for special Tour Dates, special discounts for selected dates and areas.   

Now Presenting: On-Line Chats: Schedule your time with Benjamin Franklin. VOIP Discussions available world-wide. "Log-On With Ben Franklin & Friends". Thanks to eHardwicks.com, we are available for on-line interactive discussions for a video/text/IM feaste of Q&A. From anywhere in the world, the Internet brings you Mr. Kite and Friends (one of Ben's nick-names).

On The Page Podcast - Guest of LA Script Consultant Pilar Alessandra (www.onthepage.tv) Hear Episode # 182 from their Website or on iTunes on "Writing in an Historical Voice" 

Other eras as well.

Medieval History (sponsored by the Interactive History Company www.InteractiveHistory.net)

Elizabethan Theatre - speak about the golden aged world of Elizabeth I, Sweet William and the most popular writing in the English Language Theatre.

Ben Franklin - Innovative American - speaks about Colonial America, The Revolution and the Life of the Original American.

Fundraising - ideas, thoughts, suggestions.

*Time and availability subject to change due to professional obligations.

Everyone is welcomed (students, teachers, fundraisers, Friends of Franklin, other Chautauqua presenters). 

ON FACEBOOK,

Google Talk ben@ben-franklin.org,

Skype: gregrobinsmith

Write with questions, best, Ben.  


Past Presentations:

ACT Theatre Seattle WA.

Allegro Coffee House, Seattle WA

Arrowhead Elementary, Bellevue WA

Bellingham WA - Christ the King Auditorium
Benjamin Franklin Elementary (twice now) - Kirkland Washington
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro - Bellingham WA

The Center for Nonprofit Success Seminar - University of Washington Campus (Invited speaker G.Robin Smith) http://www.cfnps.org/seattle2009.aspx

The Center for Non-Profit Success, Seattle University Program. http://www.cfnps.org/Seattle_10.aspx?target=speakers 

Corvallis, Oregon - Lectures on Medieval History.

Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley WA (Whidbey Island)

Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center

Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School - Kirkland, WA (twice)

Eugene Oregon - Riverside Inn - Guest Auctioneer
Everett WA Marina Waterfront, at the "Wet Paint" Artists at Work Festival.
Everett - WA, Police Retirement Celebration.

FolkLife Festival Seattle WA.  

Hawaii - Waikiki, Ben made an appearance at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Century Ride Celebration (and G.Robin Smith biked 100 miles as the finale to a $5,600.00 + fundraising drive for the LLS.)
Hill College - Hillsboro TEXAS

Highland School, Bellevue WA (three school presentations and one evening Public Performance. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Imagine Children's Museum - Everett, WA

King Kat Theatre Seattle - Part of Ignite Seattle- "Benjamin Franklin - Founding Geek"

Kirkland WA Library

Lake Chelan (WA) Conference for Social Studies Teachers - Keynote Speaker
Layland Museum, Cleburne TEXAS
Light the Night Walk - Greenlake, Seattle, WA

Masonic Inaugural Ball - 01/20/09 WASHINGTON D. C.
Medina Elementary, Kirkland WA

Merc Playhouse, Twisp WA
Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School, Seattle, WA
Mission Mill Museum at their Pleasant Grove Church, Salem OREGON.
Montlake Elementary, Seattle, WA

North Bend Library North Bend WA

NorthStar Jr. High - Medieval Educational Presentations (over the last 20 years).  Also, premiered our Benjamin Franklin presentation and now "Plunging Into Shakespeare" The Works, + 40 Toilet Plungers.

Northern Idaho: Athol, Idaho - Fundraisers - Auctioneer and "Buy-a-Life" Tourney host.

The Olevia Gardner School of Dance and Performing Arts - Seattle

Guest Interview of "On The Page" (www.onthepage.tv) Host Pilar Alessandra, LA Script Consultant, interviews G.Robin Smith on 'Historically Speaking' - constructing accurate and emotive language from the past. Interview # 182.

 

Portland Oregon - Leukemia & Lymphoma Fundraiser and Auction.

April 1, 2010 San Juan Community Theatre - Public Presentation http://www.sjctheatre.org/events/eventDetails.asp?key=194

SeaTac DoubleTree Inn (NorWesCon: www.norwescon.org)-

Seattle Police Foundation 'Picnic at the Precinct' Program.

Snohomish Library - Snohomish WA
Southern Oregon: Gold Beach OR. "Buy a Life" Fundraiser Tournament for the LLS 2007, 2008 & 2009

Stanwich School, Greenwich CONNECTICUT. Medieval and Ancient Greece programs
Stanwood, WA - Medieval Yule Celebration - Auctioneer.

Stella Schola Jr. Hi, Redmond WA.

Symetra Bellevue Family 4th of July. Ben Franklin, special guest.

University District Rotary Club - Seattle Yacht Club

University of Washington - Bothell Campus - Ben Visits the Leadership Series Students.

Upstage Restaurant Port Townsend WA (www.upstagerestaurant.com) Benefit for the Jefferson County Foodbank and the Paradise Theatre School.

Victory Studios - Interbay Seattle - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society "Pennies for Patients Program" Video.

Washington D.C. Inauguration Gala - Masonic Lodge Sponsor. January 20, 2009
West Albany High School - Albany Oregon
West Seattle High School - Seattle WA
Washington Library Media Association Fall Conference - SeaTac WA - Workshop on Chautauqua
Washington State PTA Conference, SeaTac (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Women's University Club - Seattle WA Ben Franklin and coming up, A Medieval 12th Night.

Woodinville Unitarian Church - Benefit for Tent City Four