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ABOUT SAM

Currently based in Washington D.C., Sam is an actor with extensive classical experience. He has trained and worked with some of the best regional theatre companies in the country including the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. and Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA.

Born and raised outside of Hartford, CT, he holds an MFA in Classical Acting from the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College.

In NYC, Sam has helped to create innovative classical work with several ensemble-based companies including Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre (new plays with the Expand the Canon Festival dedicated to producing classic plays by women and underrepresented genders), The Mechanicals Theater Co., The Empirically Theatre Group, No. 11 Productions, HB Playwrights Theatre, and Shrunken Shakespeare.

While continuing his mission to perform and collaborate with courageous and dynamic theatre artists, Sam is also starting to expand his horizons into the world of television and film.

REVIEWS

Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting): “Romeo’s adolescent male willingness to risk death for sexual fulfillment and/or love is delivered with randy braggadocio by Sam Parrott.” -DC Theatre Scene

A Few Good Men: “This is an outstanding production of A Few Good Men with extremely talented actors in all of the roles. There isn't a weak link in the chain of command. You will have your favorites based on whom you most identify with but I can assure you all the actors are professional and top-notch…Sam Parrott is outstanding as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sam Weinberg.” -Applause! Applause!

Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare & Company): “The other members of the cast all bring sharp strokes of individuality to their performances: Kevin O'Donnell's Mercutio, for instance, is drunken and despondent, while Sam Parrott's Benvolio is an immature wolf-whistler…The younger actors toss off Shakespeare's elaborate verbal conceits with the gusto of precocious teenagers.” -The Wall Street Journal