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Sam Hamashima (them+) is an artist based in unceded Lenape Land known as New York City. Hamashima also holds space for the Tuscarora whose Lands, including North Carolina, nurtured them and their artistic voice. Sam Hamashima’s work ranges from script to visual poetry with an emphasis on ... (read complete bio)

 

Sam Hamashima Biography

Sam Hamashima (them+) is an artist based in unceded Lenape Land known as New York City. Hamashima also holds space for the Tuscarora whose Lands, including North Carolina, nurtured them and their artistic voice. Sam Hamashima’s work ranges from script to visual poetry with an emphasis on empowerment, change, and healing. Works include: American Spies and Other Homegrown Fables (The Hub Theatre, Winner of the 2018 Kennedy Center Undergraduate Playwrights’ Award, University of Michigan Hopwood Award in Drama) and Supposed Home (Seattle Public Theater, Finalist – Seven Devils Playwrights Conference). They are the second recipient of Seattle Public Theatre’s Emerald Prize and are currently under commission from Lexington Children’s Theatre. BFA in Musical Theatre, University of Michigan.

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Sam Hamashima News

The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Season 2, Cycle 6 at The Flea This Month Photo The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Season 2, Cycle 6 at The Flea This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

SERIALS is a raucous night of serialized plays featuring The Fled's resident actors and some of NYC's hottest rising playwrights and directors. Teams perform original short episodic plays, while the audience votes for its favorites to return with a new installment. Cycle 6 of SERIALS performances will be in The Siggy at The Flea Theater on February 9-11, and February 23-25 at 9:00 pm.

Jo Ellen Pellman & More to Star in Live Podcast Recording Of AMERICAN SPIES By Sam Ha Photo Jo Ellen Pellman & More to Star in Live Podcast Recording Of AMERICAN SPIES By Sam Hamashima
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

The Parsnip Ship will present a free in-person podcast recording of AMERICAN SPIES by Sam Hamashima. The event will be held Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Mark O'Donnell Theater in Downtown Brooklyn at 7:30pm.

The Parsnip Ship Announces Season Six Programming Photo The Parsnip Ship Announces Season Six Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2023

​​​​​​​The Parsnip Ship (Artistic Director + Host, Iyvon E.) has announced their 2023 programming with live play recording dates for Season Six featuring queer playwrights and for the Radio Roots Writers' Group.

Ars Nova Announces February 2023 Lineup Featuring Rachel Lark & More Photo Ars Nova Announces February 2023 Lineup Featuring Rachel Lark & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023

Ars Nova has announce details for performances taking place in February 2023. Singer/songwriter, producer, and playwright Rachel Lark takes center stage in Rachel Lark: Anthems & Confessions For A Complicated World on February 3.

The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Cycle 5: The Return Of The Popular Late Night Photo The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Cycle 5: The Return Of The Popular Late Night Short Play Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

The beloved late-night play competition is BACK, reclaimed, and newly imagined to prioritize BIPOC and Queer voices.

The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Cycle 4 in The Siggy at The Flea Theater Begi Photo The Fled Collective to Present SERIALS, Cycle 4 in The Siggy at The Flea Theater Beginning This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022

Cycle 4 of SERIALS performances will be in The Siggy at The Flea Theater on October 27-29, and November 3-7 at 9:00 pm.

The Fled Collective Presents SERIALS, Cycle 3: The Third Installment Of The Popular L Photo The Fled Collective Presents SERIALS, Cycle 3: The Third Installment Of The Popular Late Night Short Play Competition!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

SERIALS is a raucous night of serialized plays featuring The Fled's resident actors and some of NYC's hottest rising playwrights and directors. Teams perform original short episodic plays, while the audience votes for its favorites to return with a new installment. Cycle 3 of SERIALS performances will be in The Siggy at The Flea Theater on September 8-10, and September 15-17 at 9:00 pm. Tickets are available for $17 through Eventbrite. SERIALS will return for the next installment in October.

L Morgan Lee Joins Creative Team for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL - Playing T Photo L Morgan Lee Joins Creative Team for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL - Playing This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2022

Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee (she/her, A Strange Loop) will direct the final evening of Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival – an evening of 15 newly commissioned monologues created by members of the TNB2S+ community - on Sunday October 16 at 7:00pm at Theatre Row’s first floor space, Theatre One.

Tickets Available For SERIALS, Cycle 2: The Return Of The Popular Late Night Short Pl Photo Tickets Available For SERIALS, Cycle 2: The Return Of The Popular Late Night Short Play Competition!
by Grace Cutler - Aug 7, 2022

SERIALS was originally created by Dominic Spillane and Stephen Stout and further developed by members of The Flea Theater's former resident artist companies.

Theatre Raleigh To Present Telly Leung Directed Production Of YELLOW FACE Beginning 6 Photo Theatre Raleigh To Present Telly Leung Directed Production Of YELLOW FACE Beginning 6/22
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

Yellow Face, directed by Telly Leung for Theatre Raleigh, blurs the lines between truth and fiction blur with hilarious and moving resulting in David Henry Hwang's unreliable memoir. Yellow Face plays June 22-July 3rd at the TR Studio Theatre, with tickets starting at $30.