Samara Louise
Samara Louise
Actor, Writer, Director, Stage Manager
Samara Louise is an Australian creative based in Meanjin (Brisbane). She is a current student of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) program where she continues to refine an abundance of artistic skills. Her approach to creating innovative and inspired work is to be a well-versed wholistic creator.
Biography
Samara Louise is a Meanjin (Brisbane) based recording artist, actor, writer, director, and stage manager. She shows strengths in both on and off the stage with a particular interest in production. Notable production credits include as the Executive Producer for the Australian premiere of ‘Twisted’ with MacMS, and as co-director for the upcoming play ‘Very Still & Hard to See’ with Villanova Players Start Ups. Writing credits include as the author of poetry collection ‘the love that remains’, and as a journalist intern for Happy Magazine. Notable performance credits include as Sharpay Evans in ‘High School Musical’, Mercy Lewis in ‘The Crucible’, and Laertes in ‘Hamlet’. Her debut single ‘Heart Says No’ was the feature song for the 2022 Neighbours Series Finale. Samara’s approach to creating innovative and inspired art is to be a well-versed wholistic creator.
Reviews
“This collective always deserve credit – in this case, Assistant Director, Samara Louise, Production Assistant, Michaela Faux, Stage Manager, Carys Maguire, Lighting Designer, Cale Dennis, and (another Matilda Award nominee), Composer & Sound Designer, Justin Harrison.”
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read Full Review Here
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Theatre
2023 – The Cat’s Meow (Theatre), Villanova Players, Actor – Margaret Livingstone
2023 – The Bed Party (Theatre), PIP Theatre, Stage Manager
2023 - Dinner and a Show (Theatre), QUT Creative Development, Stage Manager / Lighting Designer
2023 - The Birth of Rugby League, Underground Theatre Company, Stage Manager
2023 - My Family and Other Animals (Theatre), Villanova Players, Sound Designer
2023 - Top Girls (Theatre), Ad Astra, Assistant Director
2023 - Speaking in Tongues (Theatre), QUT Play Fest, Stage Manager
2023 - Very Still & Hard to See (Theatre), Villanova Players, Director
2022 – Sideshow (Theatre), Independent Production, Actor – Riley
2022 – A Separate Peace (Theatre), Villanova Players, Actor – Maggie Coates
2022 - The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You (Theatre), Underground Theatre Company, Stage Manager
2022 – The Last Poem (Film), Jewel Productions, Actor – Robin
2021 – Blithe Spirit (Theatre), Chester St Theatre, Stage Manager
2021 – High School Musical (Theatre), Ruby Productions, Actor – Sharpay Evans
2021 – In Duy Bound (Theatre), Chester St Theatre, Actor - Suzy
2020 – Twisted (Theatre), Macquarie Musical Theatre
2019 – The Crucible (Theatre), DRAMAC, Actor – Mercy Lewis
2019 – Echoes (Theatre), DRAMAC, Actor – Chelsea
2019 – Bonnie & Clyde (Theatre), Macquarie Musical Society, Actor – Trish / Ensemble
2018 – Hamlet (Theatre), BSC, Actor – Laertes
2017 – Get Smarter (Theatre), BSC, Actor – Agent 99
2017 – Hotel Sorrento (Theatre), BSC, Actor – Meg Moynihan
Training
2024 – Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)
2020 – General Officer, Macquarie University Musical Society Executive Board
2018 – Certificate III Musical Theatre, TAFE NSW
2010 – 2018 – Competition Jazz & Musical Theatre Vocals, Famous Performing Arts
Awards
2022 Theatre Haus’ People’s Choice Award – The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You
2021 RABTA Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Sharpay Evans