Peter Schmitz Author & Editor

Peter Schmitz is an actor, podcaster and theater historian. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he studied History as an undergraduate at Yale University, and Theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. Working for many years as a professional actor, in his early career he was based in both New York City and Minnesota. He relocated to the Philadelphia area some twenty years ago. At present, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Theater Department of Temple University, and also works as an actor and dialect coach in the Philadelphia theater community. Peter researches, writes and narrates the podcast Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia.