Theatregoers mourn JT Smith

Long time Sanibel visitors and residents will be saddened to learn that J. T. Smith, producer and director of a long list of musical revues at Sanibel's Old Schoolhouse Theater, has passed.

J. T. died on June 12 at the age of 51 in Glen Falls, NY, where he had moved after leaving Sanibel. Services are scheduled for June 21, 2008 in Glen Falls.

His inventive reviews at the intimate (some say, "tiny") Old Schoolhouse Theater would bring audiences back for production after production.

I remember sitting on the very edge of the performance area and marveling at his ability to entertain, while using musical scraps to weave an involving story.

J. T., first the Old Schoolhouse Theater passed, then you. We will miss you. All your encores will be in our memories.