Paul Slade Smith

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott Westerman.

DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.

Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Laguna Playhouse is presenting the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Ellenstein. Check out photos below!

Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Check out photos here!

BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more!

THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed its 2026 season, featuring the musical The Last 5 Years and more. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Opens Season 44 With World Premiere Of BESIDE MYSELF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025

North Coast Rep opens its 44th season with the world premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s comedy Beside Myself, running September 10 – October 5, 2025, in Solana Beach. Directed by David Ellenstein, the witty new play explores modern anxiety, identity, and self-discovery. Tickets at northcoastrep.org.

THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Comes to Act II Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Act II Playhouse will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with the hilarious farce, “Theatre People, Or The Angel Next Door” by Paul Slade Smith. 

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces New Leadership For 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced Gus Menary as Managing Artistic Director and Daniel Millhouse as Associate Artistic Director for BTE's 2025-2026 Season. Menary and Millhouse officially assume their positions July 1.

Interview: Cate Caplin on Directing THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
by Shari Barrett - Jun 10, 2025

Inspired by a 1924 drawing room comedy by Ferenc Molnar, The Angel Next Door was  originally commissioned by David Ellenstein for North Coast Rep and the Laguna Playhouse. Following its September 2023 premiere, the romp has gone on to delight theatergoers all over the country.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for NPAC 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

The Nantucket Performing Arts Center has revealed a new era of theater, music, dance, comedy and other performing arts, which will be presented as part of its 2025 season.

The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 80th season, starting in July 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming season and find out how to get tickets here!

BTE Unveils 25-26 Season With Works Directed By Connie Canaday Howard, Kurt Naebig & Steve Scott
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has revealed its 2025-2026 three-play season. The season will feature Birthday Candles and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Comes to International City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of The Angel Next Door, a deliciously screwy rom-com by Paul Slade Smith, the playwright behind last season's hit comedy The Outsider.

Photos: THE OUTSIDER At Allen Contemporary Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

See first look photos of The Outsider at Allen Contemporary Theatre, running May 2-18. The Outsider, by Paul Slade Smith, is a hilarious, heart-filled comedy about awkwardness, authenticity, and the surprising power of being yourself. 

THE OUTSIDER Comes to Allen Contemporary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Allen Contemporary Theatre will present The Outsider, a smart and charming comedy by Paul Slade Smith, running next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

THE FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION World Premiere and More Set for Northlight 50th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Northlight Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 season. The season opens with James Sherman’s new play The First Lady of Television. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

GASLIGHT, MARY JANE, and More Set For Northlight Theatre's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

Northlight Theatre has announced its 50th Anniversary Season. Northlight is celebrating 50 seasons with another year of powerful live theatre that broadens perspectives, deepens compassion, and keeps you entertained throughout the journey.

Review: THE OUTSIDER with the Hot Springs Village Players at The Coronado Center
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 16, 2025

With all the political tension going on, the world needs a little laughter and humor to lighten the mood, and the Hot Springs Village Players understood the assignment with their March performance of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, which was presented at the Coronado Center inside the guarded Hot Springs Village. Since this was my first visit with this theatrical troupe, I had no idea how supportive this community was with their friends but let me tell you...the whole village came out! I was impressed.  

THE MALTESE FALCON World Premiere and More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has revealed its 2025-2026 season of shows! The season opens with the Tony award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See the full season lineup here!