Samantha West
Birth Place: Houston, Texas
Latest News on Samantha West:
FAIRIES AN ODE TO PRIDE to Play Free Outdoor Performance at Campos Community Garden (Jun 12, 2026)
Morgan Kibby Releases 'Palm Springs Cemetery' and 'Buttermilk Sky' (Apr 21, 2023)
The Pemberley Plays Are Back via Zoom with Main Street Theater (Nov 19, 2020)
FAIRIES AN ODE TO PRIDE to Play Free Outdoor Performance at Campos Community Garden (Jun 12, 2026)
Morgan Kibby Releases 'Palm Springs Cemetery' and 'Buttermilk Sky' (Apr 21, 2023)
The Pemberley Plays Are Back via Zoom with Main Street Theater (Nov 19, 2020)
BIO
Samantha West is a Houston-born actor, singer, and dancer with a career rooted in regional theatre, musical performance, and new work development. She spent over a decade performing with The Ensemble Theatre in Houston, where her credits include Simply Simone, The Old Settler, and Cinderella. Her work at the Ensemble spans a wide range of dramatic and musical productions, with a focus on storytelling grounded in Black theatre traditions.
She has also participated in staged readings and developmental theatre projects, including a Project1VOICE presentation of Home alongside nationally recognized performers. West has been involved in new work development with Arizona Theatre Company, including staged reading work connected to contemporary musical theatre and new play initiatives.
Based in the Southwest, she continues to expand her performance work in theatre and musical development. Her recent casting includes Fairies: An Ode to Pride, a new outdoor theatrical work set for performance in June.
News
FAIRIES AN ODE TO PRIDE to Play Free Outdoor Performance at Campos Community Garden
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Blunt Theatrical Company will present FAIRIES AN ODE TO PRIDE, a free musical dance theatre piece inspired by fairy lore, opera, and ballet, at Campos Community Garden in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Blunt Theatrical Company will present FAIRIES AN ODE TO PRIDE, a free musical dance theatre piece inspired by fairy lore, opera, and ballet, at Campos Community Garden in New York City.
Morgan Kibby Releases 'Palm Springs Cemetery' and 'Buttermilk Sky'
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2023
Forlorn matters of the heart can indeed be turned into art proves Sue Clayton – a new sonic persona created by songwriter, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist Morgan Kibby, who has formerly released songs under the moniker White Sea. Two new songs from the album are available to hear now - “Palm Springs Cemetery” and “Buttermilk Sky.”
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2023
Forlorn matters of the heart can indeed be turned into art proves Sue Clayton – a new sonic persona created by songwriter, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist Morgan Kibby, who has formerly released songs under the moniker White Sea. Two new songs from the album are available to hear now - “Palm Springs Cemetery” and “Buttermilk Sky.”
The Pemberley Plays Are Back via Zoom with Main Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020
This December Main Street Theater is bringing back the holiday favorites Miss Bennet and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley via live, staged readings on Zoom. Main Street has been offering the Pemberley plays - based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and written by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon - for the last few seasons.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020
This December Main Street Theater is bringing back the holiday favorites Miss Bennet and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley via live, staged readings on Zoom. Main Street has been offering the Pemberley plays - based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and written by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon - for the last few seasons.
Photo Flash: Northern Stage Premiers Choreopoem CITRUS With First All Black Female Cast And Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020
The world premiere of Citrus graces the main stage of the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction February 26 - March 15. For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit northernstage.org. Tickets start at $34 for adults and $19 for students.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020
The world premiere of Citrus graces the main stage of the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction February 26 - March 15. For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit northernstage.org. Tickets start at $34 for adults and $19 for students.
Northern Stage Premiers Choreopoem CITRUS With First All Black Female Cast And Creative Team
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020
The world premiere of Citrus will grace the main stage of the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction February 26 - March 15. For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit northernstage.org. Tickets start at $34 for adults and $19 for students.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020
The world premiere of Citrus will grace the main stage of the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction February 26 - March 15. For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit northernstage.org. Tickets start at $34 for adults and $19 for students.
Ensemble Theatre Elevates the Arts with DA KINK IN MY HAIR
by Julie Musbach - Aug 30, 2018
The Ensemble Theatre elevates the arts featuring an all-female cast in Trey Anthony's 'da Kink in My Hair," music composed by Michael McElroy, Carol Malliard, E'Marcus Harper, and S. Renee Clark; directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris; and musical direction by Melanie Bivens.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 30, 2018
The Ensemble Theatre elevates the arts featuring an all-female cast in Trey Anthony's 'da Kink in My Hair," music composed by Michael McElroy, Carol Malliard, E'Marcus Harper, and S. Renee Clark; directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris; and musical direction by Melanie Bivens.
BWW Review: SIMPLY SIMONE Is Anything But 'Simple' at The Ensemble Theatre
by Audrey Morabito - Jun 30, 2017
On June 29, The Ensemble Theatre opened the final production for their celebratory 40th anniversary season with a bang, a belt, and a whole lotta sass! With its powerhouse vocalists, entertaining and sassy storytellers, and vast musical variation, SIMPLY SIMONE is anything but simple.
by Audrey Morabito - Jun 30, 2017
On June 29, The Ensemble Theatre opened the final production for their celebratory 40th anniversary season with a bang, a belt, and a whole lotta sass! With its powerhouse vocalists, entertaining and sassy storytellers, and vast musical variation, SIMPLY SIMONE is anything but simple.
The Ensemble Theatre to Kick Off 40th Season Finale with SIMPLY SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
The Ensemble Theatre Stages SIMPLY SIMONE 6/24 - 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
The Ensemble Theatre to Kick Off 40th Season Finale with SIMPLY SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season finale with the regional premiere of Simply Simone, written by Robert Neblet and David Grapes. This musical portrait of Nina Somone is directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde.
BWW Reviews: The Ensemble Theatre's THE OLD SETTLER is Entertaining
by David Clarke - May 21, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre is currently producing a revival of John Henry Redwood's 1997 dramedy THE OLD SETTLER. The interesting piece, which examines various types of love, first premiered at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. During it developmental stages it was part of the 1995 Eugene O'Neill Theatre Conference in Waterford, Connecticut and was rehearsed and performed in several Russian cities in 1996 by both an American and Russian cast. PBS also filmed it for a TV Movie adaption starring Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rasad, which originally aired on April 25, 2001. Additionally, the show has proven to be quite popular in regional theatres, and The Ensemble Theatre's entertaining production ensures Houston audiences know why.
by David Clarke - May 21, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre is currently producing a revival of John Henry Redwood's 1997 dramedy THE OLD SETTLER. The interesting piece, which examines various types of love, first premiered at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. During it developmental stages it was part of the 1995 Eugene O'Neill Theatre Conference in Waterford, Connecticut and was rehearsed and performed in several Russian cities in 1996 by both an American and Russian cast. PBS also filmed it for a TV Movie adaption starring Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rasad, which originally aired on April 25, 2001. Additionally, the show has proven to be quite popular in regional theatres, and The Ensemble Theatre's entertaining production ensures Houston audiences know why.
The Ensemble Theatre Stages THE OLD SETTLER, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre presents its revival comedy, The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood and directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris.
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre presents its revival comedy, The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood and directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris.
The Ensemble Theatre to Stage THE OLD SETTLER, 5/3-6/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre presents its revival comedy, The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood and directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2014
The Ensemble Theatre presents its revival comedy, The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood and directed by Ensemble Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris.
Mohammed Fairouz's IN THE SHADOW OF NO TOWERS Premieres at Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013
Composer Mohammed Fairouz's latest large-scale work, In The Shadow of No Towers (Symphony No. 4 for Wind Ensemble), will have its world premiere in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall tonight, March 26, with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble conducted by the group's Artistic Director, Paul Popiel. The concert, which benefits the 9/11 Memorial, also features the New York premiere of the wind ensemble version of Philip Glass's Timpani Concerto, with soloists Gwendolyn Burgett and Ji Hye Jung.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013
Composer Mohammed Fairouz's latest large-scale work, In The Shadow of No Towers (Symphony No. 4 for Wind Ensemble), will have its world premiere in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall tonight, March 26, with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble conducted by the group's Artistic Director, Paul Popiel. The concert, which benefits the 9/11 Memorial, also features the New York premiere of the wind ensemble version of Philip Glass's Timpani Concerto, with soloists Gwendolyn Burgett and Ji Hye Jung.
More Than $8 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Nation's Most Creative Teens
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
Young artists and writers join a prestigious list of Awards alumni including Zac Posen, Lena Dunham, Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates & Robert Redford
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
Young artists and writers join a prestigious list of Awards alumni including Zac Posen, Lena Dunham, Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates & Robert Redford
Mohammed Fairouz's IN THE SHADOW OF NO TOWERS to Premiere at Carnegie Hall, 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013
Composer Mohammed Fairouz's latest large-scale work, In The Shadow of No Towers (Symphony No. 4 for Wind Ensemble), will have its world premiere in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, March 26, with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble conducted by the group's Artistic Director, Paul Popiel. The concert, which benefits the 9/11 Memorial, also features the New York premiere of the wind ensemble version of Philip Glass's Timpani Concerto, with soloists Gwendolyn Burgett and Ji Hye Jung.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013
Composer Mohammed Fairouz's latest large-scale work, In The Shadow of No Towers (Symphony No. 4 for Wind Ensemble), will have its world premiere in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, March 26, with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble conducted by the group's Artistic Director, Paul Popiel. The concert, which benefits the 9/11 Memorial, also features the New York premiere of the wind ensemble version of Philip Glass's Timpani Concerto, with soloists Gwendolyn Burgett and Ji Hye Jung.
BWW Reviews: Ensemble Theatre's Fresh Take on CINDERELLA is Magical and Spellbinding
by David Clarke - Nov 19, 2012
I have to admit, it's hard for me to get exited about stage adaptations of the Cinderella story. Growing up, I had Rogers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA starring Julie Andrews crammed down my throat. The 1997 version starring Brandy promised to be a fresh and relevant take on the material, but I was not impressed. Now, the New York Theatre Scene is about to welcome Rogers and Hammerstein's version on Broadway. But, maybe they need to reexamine things because at Houston's Ensemble Theatre the African-American Shakespeare Company and Carlton Leake version of CINDERELLA is captivating, powerful, and beautiful! This well-liked and exhilarating piece of theatre is back by popular demand and being presented for its third time at Ensemble Theatre.
by David Clarke - Nov 19, 2012
I have to admit, it's hard for me to get exited about stage adaptations of the Cinderella story. Growing up, I had Rogers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA starring Julie Andrews crammed down my throat. The 1997 version starring Brandy promised to be a fresh and relevant take on the material, but I was not impressed. Now, the New York Theatre Scene is about to welcome Rogers and Hammerstein's version on Broadway. But, maybe they need to reexamine things because at Houston's Ensemble Theatre the African-American Shakespeare Company and Carlton Leake version of CINDERELLA is captivating, powerful, and beautiful! This well-liked and exhilarating piece of theatre is back by popular demand and being presented for its third time at Ensemble Theatre.
Sir Roger Norrington and Jeremy Denk Perform at Carnegie Hall, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2012
On February 16, 2012 Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will reunite with its first Music Director Sir Roger Norrington as part of its acclaimed three-concert Orchestra Series at Carnegie Hall. A leading figure in the movement for historically informed performance, Norrington will bring his keen perspective to a program of late-18th century works by three great masters of the Viennese Classical era: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Giving his first concert with OSL in New York City, virtuoso pianist Jeremy Denk will perform as featured soloist.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2012
On February 16, 2012 Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will reunite with its first Music Director Sir Roger Norrington as part of its acclaimed three-concert Orchestra Series at Carnegie Hall. A leading figure in the movement for historically informed performance, Norrington will bring his keen perspective to a program of late-18th century works by three great masters of the Viennese Classical era: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Giving his first concert with OSL in New York City, virtuoso pianist Jeremy Denk will perform as featured soloist.
Sir Roger Norrington and Jeremy Denk to Perform at Carnegie Hall, 2/16
by Max Schwager - Jan 25, 2012
On February 16, 2012 Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will reunite with its first Music Director Sir Roger Norrington as part of its acclaimed three-concert Orchestra Series at Carnegie Hall. A leading figure in the movement for historically informed performance, Norrington will bring his keen perspective to a program of late-18th century works by three great masters of the Viennese Classical era: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Giving his first concert with OSL in New York City, virtuoso pianist Jeremy Denk will perform as featured soloist.
by Max Schwager - Jan 25, 2012
On February 16, 2012 Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) will reunite with its first Music Director Sir Roger Norrington as part of its acclaimed three-concert Orchestra Series at Carnegie Hall. A leading figure in the movement for historically informed performance, Norrington will bring his keen perspective to a program of late-18th century works by three great masters of the Viennese Classical era: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Giving his first concert with OSL in New York City, virtuoso pianist Jeremy Denk will perform as featured soloist.
Videos
TICKET CENTRAL
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $101
Buy Tickets
Tickets From $71
