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Sam is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and director. Previous acting credits include: The Diana Tapes (HERE Arts, Stockwell Playhouse, IRT), James Franco & Me (Epic Theatre Co,) Othello (Ithaca Shakespeare Company), Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (Infinity Theatre Co.), Baby (Infinity Theatre Co.), Merchant of Venice (Ithaca Shakespeare Company), Knitting Yarns (Audible), Cinderella (Missoula Children’s Theatre). His plays have been produced in New York, Providence, and Toronto. His work has been turned into a radio play by the Cleveland Radio Players and is available on Amazon. He is also a proud Co-Founding Artistic Director of What Will the Neighbors Say? Visit www.samhoodadrain.com or www.wwtns.org for more.

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The Neighbors Receive $17.5k Cultural Development Fund Grant From NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

What Will the Neighbors Say? one of nearly 1,100 cultural organizations across New York City to receive support as part of the City's largest-ever $59.3 million Cultural Development Fund.
What Will The Neighbors Say? Reveals Additional Programming For 9th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

What Will the Neighbors Say? has shared programming for the second half of their Ninth Season. The season will feature a series of events in collaboration with New York University and more.
The Neighbors Awarded $15k Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

What Will the Neighbors Say? has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000.
The Neighbors Awarded $20k Grant From The New York State Council On The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? has been awarded $20,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Learn more about the grant.
The Neighbors Announce Inaugural Cohort Of The New To The Neighborhood Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? announced the inaugural cohort of their 'New to the Neighborhood' residency, featuring Taji Senior and Claire Soleil Gardner.
The Neighbors to Launch New To The Neighborhood Emerging Artist Incubator In Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? will launch the inaugural cycle of their New to the Neighborhood New Works Residency Program. Learn more about the program!
The Neighbors Reveal Programming For Ninth Season Including a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? revealed their ninth season programming, featuring a world premiere and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Neighbors to Present 'Queering The Archives' Fundraiser At Culture Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Join 'Queering the Archives' at Culture Lab LIC on June 25th, featuring a verbatim play by CUNY Queens College students. Support the CUNY Queens College Special Collections Archives and Queens Memory Project. Learn how to take part!
Photos: The Neighbors Take Us Behind The Scenes Of THIRD LAW
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

On Saturday, May 11th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrain, Co-Artistic Directors) premiered THIRD LAW, an interactive theatrical experience created at Culture Lab LIC (5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101). The show is set to run through May 26. See photos from inside rehearsal below.
Photos: The THIRD LAW Team Celebrates Opening Night At Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

On Saturday, May 11th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrain, Co-Artistic Directors) premiered THIRD LAW, an interactive theatrical experience created at Culture Lab LIC (5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101). See photos from opening night. 
Photos: First Look At Third Law With WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS SAY? At Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

On Saturday, May 11th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrain, Co-Artistic Directors) premiered Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created at Culture Lab LIC (5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101). The show is set to run through May 26. See photos from the production. 
Jorge Carrión Álvarez Joins The Cast Of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Spanish actor Jorge Carrión Álvarez joins the cast of AT THE BARRICADES: SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS, a reading by What Will the Neighbors Say? Theatre Company, part of NYU KJCC's Fridays on the Patio series.
Photos: The Neighbors Present AT THE BARRICADES Workshop At Brooklyn Art Haus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? presented a workshop of their new play, 'At the Barricades'. See photos!
What Will the Neighbors Say? to Present World Premiere of THIRD LAW at Culture Lab LIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? and Culture Lab LIC will present the World Premiere of Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created by What Will the Neighbors Say?. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
What Will the Neighbors Say? Reveal Additional Programming for Eighth Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the second half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024).
What Will The Neighbors Say? to Present AT THE BARRICADES At Brooklyn Art Haus in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

What Will the Neighbors Say? presents 'At the Barricades,' an experimental documentary play exploring international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.
WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS SAY? Reveals Programming For 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced programming for the first half of their Eighth Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the upcoming events here!
The Neighbors Reveal All-Artist Board Of Directors Ahead Of Their Eighth Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced their new Board of Directors ahead of their Eight Season (2023-2024). Learn more about the board and the new season here!
Photos: Inside Storytime At The Cell - A Night For Black Stories With What Will The Neighbors Say?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023

On Monday, June 19th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented storytime at the cell - a night for Black stories, a special Juneteenth event honoring Black voices and centering Black stories at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!
Photos: See Eleri Ward & Abby Feldman at STORYTIME At The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

On Monday, May 15th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented the second installment of their popular storytime series at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!

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