Smiles

LIVE COMEDY ABOUT WRINKLES AND WISDOM

SMILES by Robert F. Benjamin is both a children’s play and an upbeat comedy about “Aging with Grace, Courage and Humor.”  A grandfather banters with his bright, school-age granddaughter, Jamie, about the meaning of wrinkles and the role of a family’s wisdom-keeper. As they tease each other, Jamie seems to outsmart Grandpa. Or did Grandpa intend that outcome? Glass Slipper Productions will perform this brief staged reading, immediately followed by a facilitated discussion of the play’s many issues about aging and inter-generational connections.

Play synopsis:  Jamie, age 8, banters with her grandfather about the meaning of wrinkles and the role of a family’s wisdom-keeper.  As they tease each other, Jamie seems to outsmart Grandpa. Or did Grandpa intend the outcome?

Robert Benjamin’s previous productions of plays about aging and inter-generational perspectives:  Still in the Game, Salt and Pepper,  Not Quite Right,  Parted Waters and 14 short plays.

This event is jointly sponsored by Kavod on the Road and the Jewish Family Service of Denver, and produced by Glass Slipper Productions.  The live performance will be at The JCC Denver/MACC Boardroom 350 S. Dahlia Street, Denver at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.   Reservations:  Suzi, 303.316.6358, smalman@jewishfamilyservice.org