About Me
Samantha Bowling is a Singer, Dancer, and Actress from Commerce Township, Michigan. Samantha grew up performing on stage and in front of the camera. She participated in Advanced Choirs all throughout high school, and also took Piano and Guitar lessons. Samantha has a love for Musical Theatre and Dance. Some of her most notable roles include Crazy Marie (The Fairy Godmother) in R+H's Cinderella, Becca in Rabbit Hole, Miss Hannigan in Annie, and Louise/Eve in Ruthless! The Musical.
Samantha holds an MA in Theatre from Regent University as well as a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Dance from The University of Tampa.
Samantha has been studying voice for over 15 years, in Classical, Musical Theatre, Opera, and Pop. She has studied with Debra Lamb at Debra Lamb Voice Studio, Dr. Alta Dantzler of Oakland University, Dr. Mark Lubas of The University of Tampa, and Professor Deah McReynolds of The University of Tampa. Samantha has won many awards, including "Best Vocalist" at several dance competitions and "2nd Prize" in the Classical Competition at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Samantha started dancing at age 5 and has been dancing ever since. She was a member of the competitive dance company at American Dance Academy for 11 years. She has studied Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hawaiian/Polynesian, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre Dance. She has also studied Irish Step Dancing for over 10 years at Michigan Irish Dance Academy. She has attended many workshops, dance conventions, and masterclasses with performers and educators from around the country. Samantha currently works as a dance instructor at Inspired Creations Dance Studio in Howell, Michigan and choreographs for local musical theatre productions.
Samantha has also studied acting with Kristina Riegle of Kristina Riegle Voice Studio, Dr. Bob Gonzalez of The University of Tampa, and Professor Paul Finocchiaro of The University of Tampa. She has been cast in numerous short films and has won many awards and scholarships, including a scholarship to the Summer Acting Program at the New York Film Academy.