Hi! I’m Samantha <3
I’m a wearer of many artistic hats - actor, singer/songwriter, musician, dueling piano player, and chef (only according to my husband.) When I’m not acting or in a show, you may catch me playing dueling pianos around NYC at venues like Haswell Green’s or Bar Nine, or playing solo at The Friki Tiki.
I graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Musical Theater in 2016. Just after graduation, I went onto play Princess Jasmine in Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, and later that year to work for Disney Cruise Line onboard the Disney Wonder playing Anne-Marie in Disney Dreams, understudying Anna in Frozen, and playing multiple princesses in The Golden Mickeys.
When I moved to NYC, I acted in many commercials for brands like Dannon, Tic Tac, Outback Steakhouse, Zicam, Walmart, and more. I went on to play Lucille in the National Tour of Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide based on the Junie B. Jones books by Barbara Park. Regionally, I’ve worked at Round House Theatre, Geva Theatre, Florida Repertory Theater, Summer Theatre of New Canaan, and in New York City at The Tank, Symphony Space, Astoria Performing Arts Center, and more.
Just last year, I played Chava Kanipshin, the “Scrooge” in the world premiere of a new musical, A Hanukkah Carol or Gelt Trip! The Musical at the Round House Theatre just outside of Washington D.C., directed by Marlo Hunter. We got a mention in the New York Times, and some great reviews by the Washington Post.
As a songwriter, you can check out my first single, “Take Care of Me,” now streaming on all platforms.
Reviews
“… performed by the sensational triple threat, Samantha Sayah…”
- Mary Lincer, Broadway World
“Ms. Sayah portrays Norman Petty’s wife, Vi (which you suspect must be short for vivacious.)”
-Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
“The story centers on Allison (Samantha Sayah, who carries this movie and proves to be an excellent comedic actress...)
- Mat DeKinder, Film Critic
“Samantha Sayah, who plays Girl is very compelling in the role of a Czech immigrant... Sayah shows a wide emotional range throughout the show as her character battles between head and heart. Sayah's Czech accent is consistent from dialogue to song, aiding in Girl's trademark bluntness and dry humor. Sayah has a beautiful, lilting voice as well, and executes perfect harmonies in many of the numbers.”
-Leah Stacy, CITY Magazine Rochester
UPCOMING SHOWS
2026
APRIL
MONDAY APRIL 20, 8pm-10pm
Miss Nellie’s, NYC
FRIDAY APRIL 24 9:30pm-12:30am
Madame George, NYC
MONDAY APRIL 27, 7pm-9pm
Miss Nellie’s, NYC
MAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 12pm-3pm
Bellworks Market, NJ
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 7pm-10pm
Madam Mikettes, NYC
*with the Flying Ivories
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 5pm-8pm
Bar Bella, NJ
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 7pm-10pm
The Proving Ground, NJ
*with the flying ivories
SATURDAY MAY 30, 1pm-3pm
Haswell Greens, NYC
*with the flying ivories
JUNE
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 1pm-3pm
Haswell Greens, NYC
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
JULY
THURSDAY, JULY 2 7pm-10pm
SKP, Red Bank NJ
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, JULY 6 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, JULY 13, 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 7pm-10pm
The Proving Ground, NJ
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, JULY 20 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
AUGUST
MONDAY, AUGUST 3 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 7pm-10pm
SKP, Red Bank NJ
*with the flying ivories
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 7pm-10pm
Joe Pop’s, LBI
*with the flying ivories
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 7pm-10pm
Proving Ground, NJ
*with the flying ivories
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7pm-10pm
Proving Ground, NJ
*with the flying ivories