John R. Smith, Jnr

Versatile/Classically Trained Character Actor

Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Dir. @ The Vagabond Theatre Co.

Former Artistic Consultant, Dramaturg & Producer @ The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport CT

Selected Credits:

Film:

Anatoly Danilenko/Contrived (The Tutor)/Hat City Pictures/Dir: Angel Rosa

Trailer / Promo

Stage:

Judas & Jesus/The Last Days of Judas Iscariot/Vagabond TC Trumbull, CT/Dir.: Mat Young

Katurian/The Pillowman/Bijou Theatre Bridgeport, CT/Dir.: Julie Bell Petrak

“stupendous, enthralling, tragic and unforgettable. John R Smith Jnr. delivered a gut wrenching performance as Katurian.” Steve Gifford, onstageblog.com

Nominated for 2016 Onstage Critics’ Awards (NY/CT) – Outstanding Supporting Actor (Play)

Claudius/Hamlet(in rep w. R&G are Dead)/Bijou Theatre Bpt, CT/Dir.:Mat Young (Hamlet) Jeremy Funke (R&G)

“John R. Smith makes some wise choices with Claudius” Chris Peterson, onstageblog.com

“John R Smith Jr.’s Claudius was indeed the villain...carried across expertly,...calm and reasoned…, but he would reveal his sinister side briefly and effectively.” David Pendrys, ABlogInCT.com

Nominated for 2 2015 Onstage Critics’ Awards (NY/CT) – Outstanding Cast (Play)/Outstanding Supporting Actor (Play)

Dale Harding/One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest/Bijou Theatre Bpt, CT/Dir.:Tanya Feduik-Smith

"staggeringly well-done" Wayne J. Keeley, SomedayProds.com

" John R. Smith, Jr. as Dale Harding was incredible" Stephanie C. Lyon, SomedayProds.com

"‘sets a new bar for this theatre ... The cast here is simply marvelous" Steve Gifford, onstageblog.com

Nominated for 2 2016 Onstage Critics’ Awards (NY/CT) – Outstanding Cast (Play)/Outstanding Supporting Actor (Play)

Hamlet/Hamlet/Algonkuin Theatre Co., New Haven CT/Dir.:Marty BlackEagle Carl

Angus, Doctor/Macbeth/Godlight Prod.@Long Wharf Stage II, New Haven CT/Dir.:Joe Tantalo