Lesley Smith: Live @ Catherine Hickman Theater – April 9th, 2025
An Evening of Laughter, Music, Puppetry & Chocolate
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Date: Wednesday, April 9th
š Location: Catherine A Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
About the Show
Award-winning ventriloquist, actress, and singer Lesley Smith returns with her one-of-a-kind performance, Just Breathe: The Quest for Peace of Mindā¦ and Chocolate! This heartwarming and hilarious show blends comedy, music, and masterful puppetry into an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Lesley, alongside her delightful cast of puppetsāincluding Shirley the Presence, Tony Rocco, and Sammy B. Snailādelivers a performance filled with humor, hope, and relatable moments from everyday life. Expect laughter, inspiration, and, of course, chocolate!
Event Schedule
š« 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Chocolate Tasting & Special Guest (Cash Bar & Snacks)
š 6:00 – 7:30 PM| Just BreatheĀ Performance
About Lesley Smith
With over three decades in the entertainment industry, Lesley Smith has wowed audiences across the U.S. as a New England Foundation for the Arts Touring Artist and a performer on the Women in Comedy Tour alongside Loretta LaRoche. Her work has been featured on NH Chronicle and praised by industry professionals:
ā “Lesley Smith is a very bright light.” ā Walter Starcke, Award-Winning Broadway Producer
ā “Lesleyās puppets are something adults can relish.” ā Boston Globe
ā “I could just sit here and watch you all day!” ā Cheryl Richardson, NY Times Best-Selling Author
About Lesley Smith Productions
Lesley Smith Productions creates live entertainment that bridges cultural, racial, and gender divides through ventriloquism, music, and storytelling. Her performances inspire joy, healing, and a renewed sense of wonder.
šļø Tickets: lesleysmithgulfportfl.eventbrite.com
š For More Information: mpscfoundation@tampabay.rr.com, Phone: 727-893-1244 (Contact Amy Oatley)
Donāt miss this feel-good evening of comedy, music, and uplifting entertainmentāget your tickets today!
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