Smote This, A Comedy About God... and Other Serious $HT*

August 27 – October 24, 2026 Thomas Theatre

Suitability and Accessibility The Venue Education Events

An encore of the hit solo show from Rodney Gardiner

Back by popular demand, this sharp and hilarious solo show follows actor Rodney Gardiner as he attempts to abandon God—no easy feat for a devoutly raised, undocumented Black boy growing up in tumultuous 1980s Miami. For young Rodney, dealing with racial unrest, an immigration crisis, and the drug war is just another Tuesday. Smote This spins an entertaining web of personal stories and hilarious tangents that land with equal parts heart and heat. OSF is thrilled to welcome back Rodney, who has riveted our audiences for years in everything from musicals to Shakespeare.

Tickets!

Presale begins November 4th
General on sale begins December 2nd

Suitability Suggestions

This humorous, poignant piece about loss and growing up as a Caribbean Black immigrant contains profanity, sexual references, remembrances of being beaten as a child, and a comedic look at growing up in a very religious family. This play will be best suited for prepared students who are able to handle the content.

For additional content warnings regarding violence or graphic depictions that may be upsetting to some audience members, please see our Content Warnings page (may contain spoilers).

Accessibility

The Thomas Theatre is outfitted with an elevator to the theatre level.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is committed to accessibility. We recognize the needs of persons with disabilities and strive to make our facilities and productions accessible to all. Please visit our Accessibility page for details about 2025 programs and services as they develop.