Welcome!  

You've found a small theater group comprised of homeschool families who come together from the far reaches of Maine.  They learn all the aspects of putting a play on the stage.  Their director, a Pastor in Winthrop Maine, has been doing this with children and teens for over 25 years.  Through their work, they discover Shakespeare, but they also find interests and talents, and hone abilities and skills they never knew they had!

What does SMASH stand for?

The Southern Maine Association of Shakespearean Homeschoolers

What is the purpose of SMASH?

Since it began in 1993, the mission for SMASH has been to show God’s love and grace through the performance of plays by William Shakespeare. Pastor Sam has often said that he would stop doing SMASH if the purpose of sharing the Gospel through SMASH proved ineffective. Involvement in SMASH has helped many homeschooled students grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually while learning about Shakespeare from a Christian perspective. Some have taken an English literature course credit for full participation.

How are you supported?

We are a not-for-profit organization which relies on the generosity of its participants, alumni and local communities. Cash donations are always accepted as well as supplies and items used in the production. Sponsorships are also a valuable part of our support.  Tiered donation amounts yield a number of different advertising opportunities in our print materials and on our website and facebook site, as well as free tickets to our shows.