completely forgettable
WRITER
PERFORMER
Samantha Adams is from Dartmouth Nova Scotia, and now lives in Ottawa, ON. She is a writer, performer and improviser.”Completely Forgettable” is her first solo show. Exploring themes of belonging, grief and self discovery Samantha’s work remains funny, heartfelt, vulnerable and honest.She’s inspired by everyday moments and core memories she just can’t shake.
After graduating with a BA in Theatre she spent a decade performing improv, sketch and theatre in Toronto. Primarily with Canadian Comedy Award winning troupe The Sketchersons where she wrote and performed in over 173 weekly sketch show.
Current improv troupes include Local Idiots, Boy Stinko and Rat Race. Credits include Murdoch Mysteries (CBC) and Devil in Disguise (NBC).
A faculty member at The Second City Toronto and The Improv Embassy in Ottawa. Samantha is a graduate of Bad Dog Theatre’s Featured Players, The Second City’s Conservatory Program and Bishop’s University’s Theatre Program. Outside of comedy she has studied with Haley McGee, Diane Flacks, David LaFontaine, and George F. Walker.
Whether she’s playing a human thumb, diving into a dramatic role or eating a full roast chicken on stage, she’s all in.
David lafontaine
director
diane
flacks
dramaturge
