Sam Mandel
Birth Place: Los Angeles
Latest News on Sam Mandel:
Photo Flash: Classic Theatre Presents THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Apr 23, 2018)
Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN Announces Final Extension At The Fountain Theatre (Mar 26, 2018)
Fountain Theatre's THE CHOSEN Extends and Adds Performances (Feb 20, 2018)
Photo Flash: Classic Theatre Presents THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Apr 23, 2018)
Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN Announces Final Extension At The Fountain Theatre (Mar 26, 2018)
Fountain Theatre's THE CHOSEN Extends and Adds Performances (Feb 20, 2018)
BIO
Sam Mandel is a native to Los Angeles. He discovered his love for acting at age 4 and pursued it professionally 5 years later, but not before becoming a world traveler. From ages 3-7, Sam sailed all over the world on a 71-foot yacht with his mom, dad, and older twin sisters. He has amassed over 40 principal credits in film, television, commercials, print, theatre and voice-over; including several national commercials (Pokémon, Discovery Channel, McDonald's, Bleacher Report, 23andMe, and more), as well as series regular on ABC/Disney pilot "The Big House," recurring guest star on "Everybody Hates Chris," and guest star/supporting roles in Russell Simmons' "Hungry," DirecTV's "Kingdom," the politically-charged feature film "The Last War Crime," David Fincher's "The Social Network," and Bennett Miller's "Moneyball."
Sam's roster also includes lead actor in countless independent short films, student thesis at top film schools (USC, AFI, UCLA, LMU), and several popular SAG web-series. A versatile actor who shines in both comedy and drama, Sam really stands out in comedy. Having trained at The Groundlings and graduated from the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), he's a skilled improviser. He continues to write, direct, and act in sketch comedy YouTube channel "The Jungle Sketch Comedy" with partners Michael Tomasetti and DB Wilson.
Directing is a new passion of Sam's which was further stoked after he was honored with four wins for "Best Director" at international film festivals with his directorial debut of "Charade," a music video he wrote, produced, and directed. In addition to acting and directing, Sam enjoys writing poetry and rap and can be found around town sharing new pieces.
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Photo Flash: Classic Theatre Presents THE CHERRY ORCHARD
The Cherry Orchard is defined as a tragicomedy. "The essence of Chekhov's art... is inclusion and simultaneity, the rapid shift from one tone to another, the mockery of the most moving moments with slapstick parodies of them."
The Cherry Orchard is defined as a tragicomedy. "The essence of Chekhov's art... is inclusion and simultaneity, the rapid shift from one tone to another, the mockery of the most moving moments with slapstick parodies of them."
Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN Announces Final Extension At The Fountain Theatre
The Chosen - A silent father, an ancient tradition and an unexpectedly important game of baseball forge bonds of lifelong friendship between two Jewish boys from "five blocks and a world apart" in this funny, poignant, timely and timeless father-son story about recognition and acceptance of "the other." Final extension - must close June 10!
The Chosen - A silent father, an ancient tradition and an unexpectedly important game of baseball forge bonds of lifelong friendship between two Jewish boys from "five blocks and a world apart" in this funny, poignant, timely and timeless father-son story about recognition and acceptance of "the other." Final extension - must close June 10!
Fountain Theatre's THE CHOSEN Extends and Adds Performances
In the wake of nearly two-dozen rave reviews and six weeks of sold-out houses, the Fountain Theatre has extended its run of The Chosenand increased performances from three to four per week. Adapted by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok from Potok's bestselling novel of the same name, The Chosen will now continue through May 7.
In the wake of nearly two-dozen rave reviews and six weeks of sold-out houses, the Fountain Theatre has extended its run of The Chosenand increased performances from three to four per week. Adapted by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok from Potok's bestselling novel of the same name, The Chosen will now continue through May 7.
BWW Review: THE CHOSEN Proves There is More Than One Way to Raise Your Son to be a Man
When Danny, son of an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic rabbi, injures the more traditionally Orthodox Reuven during a baseball game between their rival yeshivas, their two universes collide and a unique friendship is born. "This powerful story shows how essential it is to consider the views of those who are different from us," says director Levy. "It's an antidote to the toxicity of our times. Potok beautifully depicts what it means to bridge chasms - between modernity and tradition, the secular and the sacred, Zionism and Hasidism, adolescence and adulthood, friendship and family, fathers and sons, the head and the heart, and the struggle to choose for ourselves, to fight for what we believe in and who we want to be."
When Danny, son of an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic rabbi, injures the more traditionally Orthodox Reuven during a baseball game between their rival yeshivas, their two universes collide and a unique friendship is born. "This powerful story shows how essential it is to consider the views of those who are different from us," says director Levy. "It's an antidote to the toxicity of our times. Potok beautifully depicts what it means to bridge chasms - between modernity and tradition, the secular and the sacred, Zionism and Hasidism, adolescence and adulthood, friendship and family, fathers and sons, the head and the heart, and the struggle to choose for ourselves, to fight for what we believe in and who we want to be."
Photo Flash: Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN Opens Tonight at the Fountain Theatre
Friendship, faith and fatherhood. Jonathan Arkin, Alan Blumenfeld, Dor Gvirtsman and Sam Mandelstar in The Chosen, the award-winning stage adaptation by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok of Potok's beloved novel. Simon Levy directs for aJanuary 20 opening at the Fountain Theatre, where performances continue through March 25. The Fountain celebrates the novel's 50th anniversary (last April) with the West Coast premiere of Posner's new, streamlined version.
Friendship, faith and fatherhood. Jonathan Arkin, Alan Blumenfeld, Dor Gvirtsman and Sam Mandelstar in The Chosen, the award-winning stage adaptation by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok of Potok's beloved novel. Simon Levy directs for aJanuary 20 opening at the Fountain Theatre, where performances continue through March 25. The Fountain celebrates the novel's 50th anniversary (last April) with the West Coast premiere of Posner's new, streamlined version.
Fountain Opens 2018 Season with Newly Revised Stage Version of Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN
Friendship, faith and fatherhood.Jonathan Arkin, Alan Blumenfeld, Dor Gvirtsman and Sam Mandelstar in The Chosen, the award-winning stage adaptation by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok of Potok's beloved novel. Simon Levydirects for a January 20 opening at the Fountain Theatre, where performances continue through March 25. The Fountain celebrates the novel's 50th anniversary (last April) with the West Coast premiere of Posner's new, streamlined version.
Friendship, faith and fatherhood.Jonathan Arkin, Alan Blumenfeld, Dor Gvirtsman and Sam Mandelstar in The Chosen, the award-winning stage adaptation by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok of Potok's beloved novel. Simon Levydirects for a January 20 opening at the Fountain Theatre, where performances continue through March 25. The Fountain celebrates the novel's 50th anniversary (last April) with the West Coast premiere of Posner's new, streamlined version.
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