Marvin’s Room
Written by Scott McPherson
Sam Bianchini
Director
Sam Bianchini (she/they) is a director, actress, writer and producer who has worked in LA, NYC and Chicago on both the stage and screen for 20 years. She creates immersive, intimate, and awe-inspiring pieces of theatre and film that aim to be a gift shared between artist and audience. She is the artistic founder of Wolf & Snake Collective, and is beyond honored to be working with all these fabulous artists on this gift of a show, and to have you (yes, you) as a part of it. She holds an MFA in Acting from UCLA.
Select LA Theatre: Vanda in Venus in Fur (AVT), Sinner's Laundry (Wolf & Snake and Season 10), The Very Best People (IAMA), The Road, The Odyssey, The Vagrancy. Select Directing: Conceived of and directed the critically acclaimed Romeo+Juliet w/The Family Crest, an immersive play/party/concert in LA, SF, and The Den Theatre, Chicago. My Name is Rachel Corrie (The Den Theatre, Chicago). Talking Blues (LGBT Center). She directed Ren Martinez’s music video Take Touch.
This is Sam's second Lionheart festival.
Stacy Snyder
Lee
Stacy Snyder is an award-winning actress and producer known for her roles in Heartless, Feeding Time, and Regression. Her work has been showcased in 100+ film festivals with 50+ award nominations and 20+ wins, and is available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Tubi.
Stacy holds a B.F.A. in Theater Performance from Chapman University and is grateful to experience the magic of live theater with you here at the Lionheart Festival.
In addition to her work as an actress, Stacy serves as the producer for the BRIC Foundation Annual Entertainment Industry Summit, collaborating with studios and creators to help build more equitable pathways for women and underrepresented voices in entertainment.
Offstage, Stacy is with her husband and new baby, traveling and scuba diving when she can, and never far from a deep spiritual conversation—or a Diet Coke.
Terry Walters
Bessie
Terry Walters, from Queens, began her career in school and community theater before moving to New York City for professional work.
She has starred in numerous plays and workshops, building experience and versatility in soap operas and films like Crimes and Misdemeanors, The Silent Alarm, La La Land, and Babylon. Her television credits include Euphoria, All Rise, Undone, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, and Santa Clarita Diet just to name a few. Terry has also appeared in national commercials and currently stars in FaceTiming with Mommy.
She recently completed filming a recurring role on American Classic for MGM+/Amazon Prime, acting alongside Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, and Jon Tenney.