Samantha Shada

Safety Stew

samantha shada · June 29, 2025 certified reviewer
BK always gets to the heart of the story, even when it's through your gag reflex.... full review

Bathroom Diaries

samantha shada · June 29, 2025 certified reviewer
Christina's vulnerability and honesty about her journey was truly relatable. A high energy solo performance that took me on a roller-coaster of my own experiences in my 20s.... full review

This Is Not My Home

samantha shada · June 29, 2025 certified reviewer
The whole experience was a performance of home! From the invitating spread of Armenian-Syran food to the deeply personal film, this entire experience truly was an instillation that brought me back home.... full review

Fancy's Hookin' for Love

samantha shada · June 15, 2025 certified reviewer
Farah goes deep with Fancy's facade to keep the audience happy and along for the ride. ... full review

The Motherfucker With The Hat

samantha shada · June 09, 2024 certified reviewer
Wonderful casting and great performances all around. ... full review

Intrusive Thoughts

samantha shada · June 09, 2024 certified reviewer
Brenda "BK" Wong's debut as the unlikely hero of her own story resonates with personal vulnerability, humor and a whole lot of positivity. Honored to see this first performance from a writer who I look forward to seeing back at fringe again soon.... full review

I Came To Make Noise

samantha shada · June 24, 2018 certified reviewer
Very talented group of performers lead by uniquely talented and honest choreography and direction by Carrie Mikuls. Show structured to travel well, in full or in parts, but would benefit from a larger production with many dancers and full production value.... full review

NEGATIVE SPACES

samantha shada · June 12, 2018 certified reviewer
A heartfelt look at a relationship formed through trauma and loss, one that regardless of how much the participants want to make it work, will never overcome the insurmountable nature of death.... full review

ENCORE WINNER: Willy's Lil Virgin Queen

samantha shada · June 17, 2017 uncertified reviewer
A wonderful look at the bard's ovre as a narrative structure for a solid, personal female coming of age story.... full review

THANKSGIVING

samantha shada · June 17, 2017 certified reviewer
Wonderfully written, snappy comedy with fun performances all around. Would love to see a longer run where the family relationships can really gell. Great work for a tight, efficient production that covered a lot of ground in only 90 minutes.... full review

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