Samantha Barrios
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BIO
Samantha Barrios is an actress and director both on stage and film. Currently, she is serving on the board of the Morgan-Wixson Theatre as the VP of Marketing and Production. Recently she’s been seen on stage as the loveable Minnie Williams in the world premiere of Deadly at Sacred Fools. Other theatrical highlights include Pippin (Leading Player), Daddy’s Dying Who’s Got the Will (Sara Lee), Dangerous Obsession (Sally), Women of 4G (Baston), Wait Until Dark (Susan), Major Barbara (Barbara), Sordid Lives (LaVonda), Twelfth Night (Feste & Olivia), Lend Me a Tenor (Maggie,) Two Gentleman of Verona (Sylvia), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta), Hedwig (Yitzak). Notable past directing productions have included Romeo&Juliet Choose Your Own Ending, Beheading Columbus, the premier of Destiny: The Napoleon and Josephine Story, An Ideal Husband, The Isle of Dogs, Crimes of the Heart, and the Youth Jubilee at Radio City Music Hall. For a really fun film role - check out the Caesar and Otto Series. Sam was born in Venezuela, raised in the Sooner state and is part NYer. Samantha received her BFA from the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Webster University. On all socials: @TSamanthaB
Photos
The Cast of Sordid Lives (seated from left) Samantha Barrios, Michael Sandidge, Alison Mattiza, Greg Abbott, Cherry Norris, Catherine Rahm, Kip Hogan (standing from left) Elizabeth A. Bouton, Eduardo Mora, Dave Parke, Harold Dershimer, Eddie ''Ed'' O''Bri
Date:
07/10/2014
From: Photo Flash: SORDID LIVES by Del Shores Opens Friday, 7/11 at the Westchester Playhouse
The Cast of Agatha Christie''s THE HOLLOW (Seated, from left) Kiah Gordon, Heather Barnett, Elaine Arnett, Jennifer Sperry, Samantha Barrios (Standing, from left) Dylan Bailey, David Tracq, Doug Mattingly, Jack Winnick, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Harold
Date:
05/09/2014
From: FIRST LOOK at the Updated Cast of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, Opening 5/16
News
NILBOG! THE TROLL 2 MUSICAL to Return to Hollywood Fringe for 10th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
2Cents Theatre's Nilbog! The Troll 2 Musical will return to the Hollywood Fringe for a limited run at The Cat's Crawl in Los Angeles, marking 10 years since the cult musical's debut with new songs and an immersive preshow.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
2Cents Theatre's Nilbog! The Troll 2 Musical will return to the Hollywood Fringe for a limited run at The Cat's Crawl in Los Angeles, marking 10 years since the cult musical's debut with new songs and an immersive preshow.
Interview: Director Celia Mandela Rivera of NOËL COWARD’S FALLEN ANGELS
by Shari Barrett - May 4, 2026
Director Celia Mandela Rivera shares her background in theatre, what drew her to directing this play, her vision for the characters and staging it in Little Fish's intimate new space and why she thinks its exploration of love, fidelity, and friendship remains as fresh and provocative today as when it first premiered.
by Shari Barrett - May 4, 2026
Director Celia Mandela Rivera shares her background in theatre, what drew her to directing this play, her vision for the characters and staging it in Little Fish's intimate new space and why she thinks its exploration of love, fidelity, and friendship remains as fresh and provocative today as when it first premiered.
Review: CRY IT OUT BY MOLLY SMITH METZLER at Little Fish Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Nov 28, 2025
All four actors as well as director Mirai are to be commended for keeping the action moving and characters deeply present in their own truths. Given the small and up-close staging in the black box theatre, every audience member will feel like a fly on the fence in Jessie’s backyard while seated on all four sides of the center stage playing area. Each in their own ways creates a portrait of parenthood that is by turns raw, hilarious, joyful, and profoundly moving.
by Shari Barrett - Nov 28, 2025
All four actors as well as director Mirai are to be commended for keeping the action moving and characters deeply present in their own truths. Given the small and up-close staging in the black box theatre, every audience member will feel like a fly on the fence in Jessie’s backyard while seated on all four sides of the center stage playing area. Each in their own ways creates a portrait of parenthood that is by turns raw, hilarious, joyful, and profoundly moving.
Little Fish Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023
Morgan-Wixson theatre will bring a Latino/a/e/x community to life, presenting IN THE HEIGHTS, concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023
Morgan-Wixson theatre will bring a Latino/a/e/x community to life, presenting IN THE HEIGHTS, concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Will Be Performed in Spanish at Theatre West This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Catercita Roja) is Storybook Theatre's award-winning musical retelling of the famous fairy tale. There is a Granny at the Pianny, a funny wolf, and an adorable Little Riding Hood. There are opportunities for audience participation as Little Red Riding Hood goes through the woods to Granny's house. Fun for the whole family.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Catercita Roja) is Storybook Theatre's award-winning musical retelling of the famous fairy tale. There is a Granny at the Pianny, a funny wolf, and an adorable Little Riding Hood. There are opportunities for audience participation as Little Red Riding Hood goes through the woods to Granny's house. Fun for the whole family.
BWW Feature: Announcing the New 2021-22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS at Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - Jun 6, 2021
It's been quite a year and our new Board of Directors looks forward to an exciting 2021-22 Season with our continuing YouTube Channel programming including KP Live Interviews, Special Events and our Virtual Theater Series. And most importantly, the re-launch of our home theater, THE WESTCHESTER PLAYHOUSE, this Fall.
by Shari Barrett - Jun 6, 2021
It's been quite a year and our new Board of Directors looks forward to an exciting 2021-22 Season with our continuing YouTube Channel programming including KP Live Interviews, Special Events and our Virtual Theater Series. And most importantly, the re-launch of our home theater, THE WESTCHESTER PLAYHOUSE, this Fall.
BWW Feature: A NIGHT WITH GILBERT & SULLIVAN to Benefit Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - May 24, 2021
During the past year's pandemic shutdown, Kentwood Players has been working on very necessary upgrades to their home, the Westchester Playhouse, so that when the time is right to reopen it will be totally up-to-date and compliant with all necessary safety protocols to ensure the enjoyment of live indoor theatre again! To assist in raising funds for the ongoing and much-needed major renovations, the public is invited to attend A NIGHT WITH GILBERT & SULLIVAN, a very special online benefit event of music and entertainment written by the Kings of Patter, presented on the Kentwood Players You Tube channel on Friday, May 28 at 7pm at youtube.com/kentwoodplayers
by Shari Barrett - May 24, 2021
During the past year's pandemic shutdown, Kentwood Players has been working on very necessary upgrades to their home, the Westchester Playhouse, so that when the time is right to reopen it will be totally up-to-date and compliant with all necessary safety protocols to ensure the enjoyment of live indoor theatre again! To assist in raising funds for the ongoing and much-needed major renovations, the public is invited to attend A NIGHT WITH GILBERT & SULLIVAN, a very special online benefit event of music and entertainment written by the Kings of Patter, presented on the Kentwood Players You Tube channel on Friday, May 28 at 7pm at youtube.com/kentwoodplayers
BWW Feature: VIRTUAL THEATER SERIES Schedule at Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 28, 2021
The non-profit Kentwood Players, founded more than 70 years ago, is one of the longest-lasting community theatre companies in Los Angeles (and the nation.) Through the decades, Kentwood Players has staged more than 400 productions, touching the lives of tens of thousands of people throughout the region and beyond. It has been a haven for artists, a home for creativity and expression, and a reliable resource for high-quality community theatre in the southland, now showcased on the Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series on You Tube.
by Shari Barrett - Apr 28, 2021
The non-profit Kentwood Players, founded more than 70 years ago, is one of the longest-lasting community theatre companies in Los Angeles (and the nation.) Through the decades, Kentwood Players has staged more than 400 productions, touching the lives of tens of thousands of people throughout the region and beyond. It has been a haven for artists, a home for creativity and expression, and a reliable resource for high-quality community theatre in the southland, now showcased on the Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series on You Tube.
PICK OF THE VINE at Little Fish Theatre Streams Online March 5 through 31
by Shari Barrett - Feb 25, 2021
Founded in 2002 as an artists' ensemble, Little Fish Theatre presents classic and contemporary plays in an intimate setting on Centre Street in the Arts District of downtown San Pedro. With the pandemic forcing the shutdown of live theatre, Little Fish Theatre’s 2021 Virtual Season offers up a tasty serving of this year’s best short plays with Pick of the Vine.
by Shari Barrett - Feb 25, 2021
Founded in 2002 as an artists' ensemble, Little Fish Theatre presents classic and contemporary plays in an intimate setting on Centre Street in the Arts District of downtown San Pedro. With the pandemic forcing the shutdown of live theatre, Little Fish Theatre’s 2021 Virtual Season offers up a tasty serving of this year’s best short plays with Pick of the Vine.
BWW Feature: 2021 VIRTUAL THEATER SERIES by Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - Feb 15, 2021
Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series Continues in 2021 with “Three Syllables of Shame,” “Surf’s Up,” “State of Independence” and “Happy and Gay.” Also seeking new Zoom-formatted plays and directors interested in helming future VTS plays, as well as graphic artists interested in submitting a new logo design!
by Shari Barrett - Feb 15, 2021
Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series Continues in 2021 with “Three Syllables of Shame,” “Surf’s Up,” “State of Independence” and “Happy and Gay.” Also seeking new Zoom-formatted plays and directors interested in helming future VTS plays, as well as graphic artists interested in submitting a new logo design!
BWW Feature: VIRTUAL THEATER SERIES Continues by Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - Nov 10, 2020
The Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series, offering new plays free of charge on its You Tube channel at https://youtube.com/c/kentwoodplayers, announces upcoming new plays presented November 2020 through April 2021.
by Shari Barrett - Nov 10, 2020
The Kentwood Players Virtual Theater Series, offering new plays free of charge on its You Tube channel at https://youtube.com/c/kentwoodplayers, announces upcoming new plays presented November 2020 through April 2021.
Kentwood Players Announces 2019-2020 Marcom Masque Winners
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020
Kentwood Players presented their annual Marcom Masque Awards during this year's ceremony held on Zoom on Saturday, August 15, 2020, honoring the shortened 2019-2020 season of five productions: Pippin, Blithe Spirit, Dial M for Murder, Little Women, and The Giver.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020
Kentwood Players presented their annual Marcom Masque Awards during this year's ceremony held on Zoom on Saturday, August 15, 2020, honoring the shortened 2019-2020 season of five productions: Pippin, Blithe Spirit, Dial M for Murder, Little Women, and The Giver.
BWW Feature: 2019-2020 MARCOM MASQUE AWARD WINNERS at Kentwood Players
by Shari Barrett - Aug 17, 2020
Kentwood Players presented their annual Marcom Masque Awards during this yeara??s ceremony held on Zoom on Saturday, August 15, 2020, honoring the shortened 2019-2020 season of five productions: Pippin, Blithe Spirit, Dial M for Murder, Little Women, and The Giver. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment, filled with the community theater spirit which has fueled Kentwood Players during its 70 years of presenting quality live theatre in Westchester. Here is the complete list of winners.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 17, 2020
Kentwood Players presented their annual Marcom Masque Awards during this yeara??s ceremony held on Zoom on Saturday, August 15, 2020, honoring the shortened 2019-2020 season of five productions: Pippin, Blithe Spirit, Dial M for Murder, Little Women, and The Giver. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment, filled with the community theater spirit which has fueled Kentwood Players during its 70 years of presenting quality live theatre in Westchester. Here is the complete list of winners.
BWW Interview: Branda Lock on Directing “Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending” for Little Fish Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2020
No doubt anyone who has read or seen a production of Shakespeare's tragic love story a?oeRomeo and Julieta?? has wished they could change the ending so that the lovers can be reunited rather than separated by death due to a seemingly split-second decision. And now, thanks to Little Fish Theatre and director Branda Lock, you CAN choose to change things around during a?oeRomeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Endinga?? airing online Saturday, July 25 at 6pm (Pacific) and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. But exactly how will it work? I spoke with the production's director, Branda Lock, to find out.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2020
No doubt anyone who has read or seen a production of Shakespeare's tragic love story a?oeRomeo and Julieta?? has wished they could change the ending so that the lovers can be reunited rather than separated by death due to a seemingly split-second decision. And now, thanks to Little Fish Theatre and director Branda Lock, you CAN choose to change things around during a?oeRomeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Endinga?? airing online Saturday, July 25 at 6pm (Pacific) and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. But exactly how will it work? I spoke with the production's director, Branda Lock, to find out.
BWW Review: World Premiere Musical DEADLY Offers Victims the Chance to be Heard and Remembered
by Shari Barrett - Sep 24, 2019
Sacred Fools Theater Company is launching its 23rd season with the World Premiere of the musical DEADLY by Vanessa Claire Stewart with Music by Ryan Thomas Johnson and directed by Jaime Robledo. Taking place in 1893, a time of hope and optimism as the World's Fair turns the globe's eyes toward Chicago and the cultural explosion of art and technology on display. But it is also a time when a demon lurks beneath, taking advantage of the adventuresome spirit of modern-thinking and very independent women. It just wouldn't do to forget who they were.
by Shari Barrett - Sep 24, 2019
Sacred Fools Theater Company is launching its 23rd season with the World Premiere of the musical DEADLY by Vanessa Claire Stewart with Music by Ryan Thomas Johnson and directed by Jaime Robledo. Taking place in 1893, a time of hope and optimism as the World's Fair turns the globe's eyes toward Chicago and the cultural explosion of art and technology on display. But it is also a time when a demon lurks beneath, taking advantage of the adventuresome spirit of modern-thinking and very independent women. It just wouldn't do to forget who they were.
Kentwood Players Announces Marcom Masque Awards for 2018-2019 Season
by Shari Barrett - Jul 1, 2019
Kentwood Players, the community theater group based at the Westchester Playhouse, was founded in December 1949 by Jan and Arky Marcom, for whom the group's annual Marcom Masque Awards are named. The first Marcom Masque Awards were presented for the 1957-1958 season with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof winning the award for Best Play. The 2018-2019 season included the following six productions: Match, Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?, Dangerous Obsession, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Our Town, and Sunday in the Park with George. Awards are determined by all Kentwood Players members who voted by secret ballot in several artistic categories after seeing each show, Season Subscribers, and production teams for all shows.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 1, 2019
Kentwood Players, the community theater group based at the Westchester Playhouse, was founded in December 1949 by Jan and Arky Marcom, for whom the group's annual Marcom Masque Awards are named. The first Marcom Masque Awards were presented for the 1957-1958 season with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof winning the award for Best Play. The 2018-2019 season included the following six productions: Match, Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?, Dangerous Obsession, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Our Town, and Sunday in the Park with George. Awards are determined by all Kentwood Players members who voted by secret ballot in several artistic categories after seeing each show, Season Subscribers, and production teams for all shows.
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Westchester Playhouse
by Jeffrey Scott - May 22, 2019
'Pippin' is a musical written by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson and originally directed by Bob Fosse. It tells the story of the young son of Charlemagne desperately looking for a place to belong.
by Jeffrey Scott - May 22, 2019
'Pippin' is a musical written by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson and originally directed by Bob Fosse. It tells the story of the young son of Charlemagne desperately looking for a place to belong.
Kentwood Players Presents PIPPIN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019
Kentwood Players proudly presents the musical PIPPIN, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson. Performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. There will be a complimentary pre-show champagne and dessert reception between 7:00-7:30pm for season subscribers and their guests attending the Saturday, May 18th performance. Performance dates are May 17th through June 22nd on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019
Kentwood Players proudly presents the musical PIPPIN, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson. Performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. There will be a complimentary pre-show champagne and dessert reception between 7:00-7:30pm for season subscribers and their guests attending the Saturday, May 18th performance. Performance dates are May 17th through June 22nd on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Kentwood Players Presents DANGEROUS OBSESSION
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018
Kentwood Players proudly presents the play DANGEROUS OBSESSION, by N.J. Crisp. Performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. Performance dates are September 7th through October 13th on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018
Kentwood Players proudly presents the play DANGEROUS OBSESSION, by N.J. Crisp. Performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. Performance dates are September 7th through October 13th on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
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