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Paul Slade Smith
Actor & Playwright

Playwright news:

In a lovely bit of news, Northlight Theatre's hit production of THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR has garnered two JEFF AWARD nominations - for both Best Ensemble, and Best Performer in a Supporting Role.

The Jeff Awards will be held September 14th in Chicago. Paul (alongside his wife, nominee Erin Noel Grennan) will be among those presenting awards.


“An ode to the joy of theater.” – Chicago Tribune

“An unforgettable experience. The kind of show that reminds us why we love the magic of the stage.” - Let’s Play

“‘The Angel Next Door’ is heaven-sent. One of the best productions I’ve seen all year. What is so impressive about this play is that it works on so many levels, at once captivating and clever, with so many comedic elements that make this show so marvelous to watch. ‘The Angel Next Door’ is a must see!” – Around The Town Chicago
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“More Turkish delight than bonbon – a silky, stretchy, silly comedy with plenty of delight and more than a few nuts.” – Evanston Roundtable
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Among the more than 45 regional productions of Paul's plays scheduled for 2026, highlights include:
  • ​UNNECESSARY FARCE at Florida's Broadway Palm
  • UNNECESSARY FARCE at Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, home to last year's Chicago-area premiere of THE OUTSIDER.
  • UNNECESSARY FARCE in Finland! - at the Heinola Summer Theatre
  • ​THE OUTSIDER at Lyric Repertory Company.​
  • UNNECESSARY FARCE at Artists Ensemble Theater, opening September 10.

Information on all three plays can be found here. For licensing or to purchase a script, visit Dramatists Play Service.

Performing news:

This year, Paul has had the privilege and great luck to appear in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of RAGTIME at Lincoln Center Theatre; in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse; and at North Coast Repertory playing the title role in Bill Irwin and Mark O'Donnell's phenomenal adaptation of SCAPIN.
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