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 A former journalist and runway model recounts a darkly funny, true-life journey through Miami’s wild ’80s and ’90s, from a haunting true-crime discovery to dangerous encounters with cocaine cowboys, rock stars and killer con men. Escape from Miami is a raw, autobiographical solo show about survival, resilience, and transformation.
Starting with a gruesome true-crime discovery in her backyard that would haunt her for decades, to being roofied then stalked by a machine gun-toting ex-boyfriend, a former journalist & runway model shares a darkly funny odyssey of growing up wild in the Miami fast lane with cocaine cowboys, rock stars and other dangerous wildlife!
What starts off as an escape from an unhappy home spirals into an odyssey of close encounters on the dark side of the beach. This autobiographical 60-minute solo show by Moth storyteller, author, actor, and playwright Kim Smith vividly captures the mayhem and magic of growing up in Miami during the ’80s & ’90s, when it was the drug and modeling capital of the US.
Raw, darkly funny, and ultimately hopeful, Escape from Miami traces her journey from trauma to transformation, and the healing power of finally telling the tale. Perfect for fans of bold autobiographical theatre, Fleabag, and intimate solo storytelling.
Written & Performed by: Kim R. Smith
Directed & Developed by: Jessica Lynn Johnson
Artist Bio — Kim R. Smith
Kim R. Smith is a playwright, performer, author, and former South Florida journalist whose work spans theater, memoir, and live storytelling. Her acclaimed one-woman show Escape from Miami premiered off-Broadway to rave reviews and now makes its West Coast debut at Solofest 2026 at the Whitefire Theatre. Her plays have been produced in New York, Boston, and New England, including the sold-out comedic one-act Butter and Red Shoes.
Her storytelling has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour, The Moth Podcast, and Talk of the Nation, and she performs regularly throughout New York City’s storytelling circuit. As an actor, she has appeared in indie films, music videos, and a gender-bent Hamlet at NYC Fringe Fest. Raised in multicultural Miami and fluent in French, her work is deeply influenced by Miami’s culture, language — and disco. She is also an award-winning global naming strategist NameGirl, and the proud mom of three Gen Z young adults.
Presenter / Producer: Whitefire Solofest
Listed Categories
Theater > Theatrical Comedy
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Venue
Whitefire Theatre
13500 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks CA 91423
Regions:
LA - San Fernando Valley
Performance Dates: 2/12/2026
Performance Times
8:00 PM
Ticket Information:
Tickets: $25
Admission: 16+
Run Time: 60 minutes
Content Warning: Stories involving past sexual and physical assault, kidnapping, and self-harm.
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Social Media or other Links:
Instagram @KIMSMITHWRITER
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