JUST BREATHE: The Quest for a Little Peace of Mind… and Chocolate!

In a world overwhelmed with stress and burnout, the musical comedy “Just Breathe: the quest for a little peace of mind… and chocolate!”  is a timely, tender invitation to come home to yourself. Lesley Ann Smith stars in a one woman show; a genre-defying theatrical event blending music, storytelling, and comedy into one unforgettable night. 

In a world overwhelmed with stress and burnout, the musical comedy “Just Breathe: the quest for a little peace of mind… and chocolate!”  is a timely, tender invitation to come home to yourself. Lesley Ann Smith stars in a one woman show; a genre-defying theatrical event blending music, storytelling, and comedy into one unforgettable night. 
In a world overwhelmed with stress and burnout, the musical comedy “Just Breathe: the quest for a little peace of mind… and chocolate!”  is a timely, tender invitation to come home to yourself. Lesley Ann Smith stars in a one woman show; a genre-defying theatrical event blending music, storytelling, and comedy into one unforgettable night. 
Featuring characters who are both hilarious and profound, Just Breathe leads audiences on a transformational ride—from life’s daily absurdities to the deeper truths.

Lesley Ann Smith is a world-class ventriloquist, vocalist and comedian touring theaters across the country. Lesley joined the Women in Comedy Tour sharing the stage with Loretta LaRoche’s in Waterbury CT and Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Her early performance career was with Second Hand Rose string swing band, Durham Center Stage, Seacoast Rep and as a touring artist for the N.E. Foundation for the Arts in schools, festivals and theaters across New England.

Just Breathe offers more than entertainment—it’s medicine for the moment. It’s for anyone seeking purpose and peace… with a generous side of chocolate. This one act musical is one hour and 15 min. Stay for the optional 15 min talk back at conclusion of the show. 

“I haven’t laughed so hard since Carol Burnett donned a curtain rod and became instant Scarlet O'Hara!"   Caryn Clark, Heartworks

“Just Breathe” is a smart piece of theater, clever, well penned and very funny!” Portsmouth Herald Review

Theatre goers report: “…unbelievably amazing and inspiring.”  “puppetry and voices astounding.” “Lesley Smith is a comic genius!”