Smithtown History Comes To The Theater In "The Spirit Of Smithtown"

The Smithtown 350 Foundation has just announced they will be hosting a performance of an original play, “The Spirit of Smithtown” on May 29, 30, 31 and June 5,6,7 at the Smithtown Center for Performing Arts.  The play was written by Sal St. George a writer who specializes in presenting history in a manner that is both informative and entertaining.  

The one-act play was commissioned by the Smithtown 350 Foundation earlier this year. Cablevision and The Gardiner Foundation grants are making it possible to offer the performances to the public free of charge.  

‘The Sprit of Smithtown’ is history as seen through the eyes of Willie Collier, vaudevillian and host for the festivities. The production, includes many professional actors and students, combines drama, humor and historical footnotes as it celebrates the remarkable growth of Smithtown’s people and community. Mr. St. George refers to it as a toe-tapping musical revue with stories of Nesconset, Kings Park, Smithtown, Commack and Hauppauge.

There will be six performances of the play May 29, 30, 31 and June 5, 6, 7. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 pm and Sunday Matinees at 3pm.  Tickets are complimentary and are available at the People’s United Bank located at 1 East Main St. Smithtown, Smithtown Center for Performing Arts located at 2 E. Main St., Smithtown (631-724-3700) and through Smithtown350foundation.org. There is limited seating and people will be seated on a first come basis. There are no assigned seats. You must have a ticket in advance of the performance date. 

The Smithtown 350 Foundation invites you to join in the celebration of Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary by attending a performance of ‘The Spirit of Smithtown’ during its limited run at the Smithtown Center for Performing Arts. 

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