Welcome to Benjamin Franklin Alive!

More than just a "one-man show," Benjamin Franklin Alive! is an interactive, educational, and socially relevant performance experience that allows modern audiences the opportunity to come into direct contact with this essential Founder through the magic of Chautauqua.

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Benjamin Franklin is one of the most recognizable of the Founding generation. Approachable, wise, and sassy, he was - and still is - a game changer in many respects, as his ideas and technological advancements still have bearing on our modern society.

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Through his colorful life and legacy, performer and scholar GregRobin Smith "inhabits" Dr Franklin and brings him back to present a first-person, interactive lens focused onto the Colonial American Experiment, in which Ben is afforded the opportunity to speak his mind, answer your questions, and help connect modern audiences with this seminal period of our history.

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Brimming with personal anecdotes, humorous tales, and heart-warming stories, audiences' visits with Ben Franklin will remain vividly in their memory as they untangle the mystery of where we come from - and, more importantly, where we may be going.

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Our programs can be tailored to fit any length or audience range, and the Good Doctor always makes time to answer specific questions, both on the issues of his day and of ours. Curious to learn more? Contact us today to inquire about how you can schedule your visit with Dr Benjamin Franklin and bring him to your community!