​Maggie Blair Smith

My acting journey began at the age of fourteen, when I was so timid that no one could have foreseen me pursuing acting as a career. My high school journey led me to intense study of Laban acting techniques and Shakespeare. 

 

After a very interesting college journey, I graduated from with a BA in Theatre with an Acting concentration from Temple University. During that time, I also had the pleasure of studying at the Moscow Art Theatre School for a month. I had planned to return, but politics made that impossible. Instead, I travelled to Bali, Indonesia to study shadow puppetry and women’s dance a year after graduating from college. 

 

In Chicago, I have studied at The Forge, Second City, and Acting Studio Chicago. Despite the difficulties of the pandemic, I was able to perform in four staged readings virtually. I sincerely look forward to all future opportunities, and have something brewing for the summer of 2023 (stay tuned). 

 

Outside of acting, I am an avid plant owner, a die hard MCU fan, and have recently fallen back in love with board games. My list of books to read is long, and green tea helps to keep me focused.