“Ms. Smith is a star." - BroadwayWorld "Smith’s perfectly calibrated, sardonic teen rebel" - Film Inquiry "She’s honest, tough and defiant as the Maid of Orleans, yet she offers an occasional peek at Joan’s underlying vulnerability." - Chicago Theatre Review Acclaimed for complex, hilarious portrayals of determined young people on stage and screen, J.G. Smith was named a "standout" by Richard Roeper in Knives and Skin (IFCMidnight, Official Selection at Berlinale and TriBeCa). J.G. is proud to be an Ensemble Member with Chicago's American Blues Theater, as well as an Associate Artist with Brooklyn's Undiscovered Countries. J.G. is also an award-winning performance artist whose work has been featured at TheTankNYC, Chicago Fringe Festival, NOLA's Hell Yes Fest, Maine's Theater Project, and the streets of New York City. J.G. is repped by Paonessa Talent. AEA, SAG-AFTRA-eligible. Pronouns: they/she. |
THE LATEST:
August 2023:
J.G. shot a fun new commercial, coming soon to a TV near you!
September 2023:
J.G. will be playing "Radio Host" in Come Again by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, directed by Miche Altman.
Produced by Equity Library Theatre, a Chicago company dedicated to new work featuring underrepresented characters.
J.G. first worked with ELT in 2016 and is happy to return with this incredible play!
J.G. shot a fun new commercial, coming soon to a TV near you!
September 2023:
J.G. will be playing "Radio Host" in Come Again by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, directed by Miche Altman.
Produced by Equity Library Theatre, a Chicago company dedicated to new work featuring underrepresented characters.
J.G. first worked with ELT in 2016 and is happy to return with this incredible play!