Birth date: May 30, 1931 Death date: Jan 18, 2018
Jay Bradley Smoker (May 30, 2018-January 18,2018). Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, Brad Smoker was a lifelong educator. His career began teaching theater at universities and community centers, taking him to Rhode Island in the ear Read Obituary
Mr. Smoker was one of my favorite teachers, and I think about my time in his class often.
Brad Smoker noticed me at URI. Theatre Dept had government funding NEA to support a summer travelling circus theatre company. I was fortunate to be a founding artist along with less than a dozen others within a few years. He also directed my first play. The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd. I wish I had as much faith in myself as Brad had in me. I chose to be in the chorus. Instead of the Kid. From "Tim-buck-three" much love to you Brad and to your wife, who gave me a Raggedy Ann doll of which I still have on my bed. I only remember one son. He was a cutie pie. I wish I could find an old CWT photo. Here is last year me as a Therapy Dog" Named Achoo. Brad would have loved it. From Princess Lottanerve. ♡ RIP
If he taught at Abington,he was a gifted director. Gary Silow
He was a great teacher and a very nice guy! He always had a smile on his face and a great personality. I would see him and his wife at Publix where I worked after graduation and we would talk for a few moments about our lives.
