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Dana
Smith's show blends juggling, original, awe-inspiring acrobatics and even an
occasional song played on the ukulele. Polished and apparently improvised comedy evokes
giggles from even the most mature and sophisticated audiences. Always charming and
gracious, Dana's remarkable stage personality launches his show into a league of its own.
In 1974 Dana joined forces with the legendary Royal Lichtenstein Quarter-Ring Sidewalk Circus. Thirty-seven states, one hundred and ten cities, and more than three hundred performances later, this cutting-edge three man troupe closed their season in California.
Twenty-five years later Dana is still working as a comic variety artist. He is widely regarded to be one of the leading performers responsible for the renaissance of street theater and a world-class New Vaudeville entertainer.
The qualities that are incorporated in a great act often include comic energy, personal likeability, skillfulness and originality. After nearly three decades of touring and performing Dana Smith has blended the best of these elements into his show.
Each part of the act has been revised and polished in
front of audiences hundreds and hundreds of times each year. This
constant practicing under all kinds of circumstances breeds a form of
excellence that results in an audience pleasing entertainment. The
result of this family style entertainment is that you get a show that
engages and delights any age group. The simplicity of Smith's work and
its versatility will often surprise. It is a sure fire-can't miss-never
let up-take them by the seat of their pants one man show.
The show presently mixes fire juggling and circus arts into a fast paced, eye catching entertainment. Lacey the Performing Dog mixes up this one-two punch leaping from her perch for the shows finale.
Dana sings "How Much is That Doggie in the Window" accompanying himself on ukulele while Lacey graces the song with her timely barks. The show concludes with Lacey leaping over as many as seven children!
Dana Smith mixes juggling and his trick dog Lacey into a funny and full-hearted romp of a show. He blends audience participation and improvisation with carefully crafted juggling routines. This gives the show new excitement and polish with every presentation.
The show is infused with a sly undercurrent of virtue and spirit. On one level the show is nothing more than entertainment, but upon closer examination there is something more here than meets the eye. The show is an affirmation of what is right and good with humankind -- and demonstrated in a show by a man juggling and a dog performing.
Dana Smith may be available for your next special event. Contact us!
What Others Say About ...
Dana Smith
"His circus skills are impeccable and his comedic timing superb; those attributes combined with what I call 'likability' make him a truly world-class act.....and a delight to work with."
Dick Finkel, Producer
"....superbly done. It was a pleasure to work with you. We hope to work with you again in the future."
"I recommend him to you as a top level international performer."
Yoshiko Takada
"...an institution of juggling, hand-balancing and ukulele playing."
"A great performer, hands down!"
Notable Credits of ...
Dana Smith
"The Tracy Ullman Show" -- Fox-TV
"New Vaudevillians" -- Disney
"Buskers" -- CBC
"Good Time Cafe" -- KPIX, San Francisco
Flamingo Hilton -- Laughlin, NV
Omni Hotel -- Charleston, SC
Hokum Hall -- West Seattle, WA
Pantages Theater, Winnipeg, Canada
Cliff Castle Casino -- Camp Verde, AZ
Red Lion Casino -- Elko, NV
Ben and Jerry's Traveling Show
Royal Lichtenstein Circus
Universal Studios -- Hollywood, CA
MarineWorld -- Vallejo, CA
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Smith for your special event,
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De La Font Agency, Inc.
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