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Benjamin Franklin - LIVE!

Benjamin Franklin - LIVE!

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  • Seattle, WA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $150 = chats. $500-$1K + Travel for away Perf.
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WHY Ben is coming back... and why what he was still influences.

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Ben DVD Promo

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Ben TV Interview (University of South Dakota)

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A longer interview (part 1 of 3 available)

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Ben Franklin at ACT Theatre, Seattle WA

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Ben Franklin at Seattle's ACT Theatre

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Ben performing ad for the UW

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Ben with a Pen - very dangerous;-)

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Overview

Speaking either AS Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, or as the actor/performer speaking ABOUT Ben Franklin - the program can be an Historically accurate journey through time, letting the audience question and be entertained by this most approachable of Colonial characters... or hear the success story from the Presenter's (GregRobin Smith) perspective.


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Price Range: $150 = chats. $500-$1K + Travel for away Perf.

Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes

Languages: English

Unions: AGVA (American Guild Of Variety Artists)

What to Expect

An audience wants to be treated with respect, and with a unique experience. Being able to hear from, and ask questions of, a persona as big, as important, and bursting with so many ideas such as Dr Franklin, is a hit from every aspect. His TIMES were important and unprecedented, as was his personal success. He helped found lending libraries, fire departments, scientific and cultural service organizations. He improved the postal service and weather prediction. He helped map the Gulf Stream and created paper money near impossible to counterfeit. With all this success, and all his fame, his most driving influence was not the acquisition of wealth or power, but to master the art of helping his fellow creature.
First, the Audience hears a biographical arc of Ben's life, in his own words and thoughts (focus can certainly be given to any topic the Host wishes to bring to the fore). Then it's the Audience's turn, asking Ben any question they wish - involving Ben's time, or their own.
The event is rewarding and engaging and people leave feeling a bit like they actually had a conversation with this first friend of the American Experiment.

DINNER WITH FRANKLIN?!?!? Another version of my performance is for you to host a dinner with Ben as the guest of honor. You gather a dozen or so friends and we sit, eat, and discuss the politics of the day, or inventions, or travels... over a fine meal.
Let's discuss the possibilities!

About

GregRobin Smith (as Dr Benjamin Franklin) has entertained and educated the public since 2001. Schools, Churches, a Presidential Library and two Presidential Inaugurations have all been visited by our most approachable Founding Grandfather.
Fundraisers and Consciousness Raising events, school programs, celebrations and promotional events. Key note speaking. Memorial and Business meetings all have played host to Dr Franklin.
GregRobin is a member of AGVA (The American Guild of Variety Artists) and has been recognized for his historically accurate, interactive and engaging performances.

Additional Booking Notes

My Chautauqua can be performed most anywhere. A backdrop is requested, but not required. Sound, Lighting is simple and only needed to be seen and heard. A Chair and a Lectern (or a small table) is all I need. It is best if the chair is an older looking one - high backed and leather lookling

Services Offered

Arts/Entertainment Speaker Traveling Theatre

Upcoming Booked Events

July 06, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cultural Event

Past Booked Events

October 21, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Weekly/Recurring Performance

Influences & Inspiration

Thomas Jefferson by Dr Clay Jenkinson

Setup Requirements

Lights so I can be seen. House to half for the performance. A mic for the Audience to ask questions. A stuffed chair. A small table. A room to change and prepare. Video to record the performance.

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