​Samantha Blain

Samantha Blain is a Cuban American multidisciplinary artist, creative producer, and arts education leader. Raised in a bilingual immigrant household filled with music, cooking, and community, she brings those values into every space she creates.

As a performer, she has performed Off-Broadway, regionally, on National Tours, in numerous Broadway workshops, and TV/film. Venue highlights include Ars Nova, BAM, New Victory Theater, and New York City Center, La Mama, and more. She is also Co-Artistic Director of Hit The Lights! Co., an award-winning NYC devising ensemble supported by NYSCA,  New York Foundation of The Arts NYC Women’s Fund and Jim Henson Foundation.

Beyond her artistic work, Samantha is a committed arts administrator and community advocate. She founded Queens Artist Connection, serves on the board of Broadway Bound Kids, and has directed and developed educational programming for organizations across NYC, including New York City Children’s Theater and Atlantic Acting School.

Her work, whether onstage, in the classroom, or in community spaces, centers belonging, collaboration, and access to the arts.