SAM DUNNE

Comedian, journalist, and short story writer

I tell stories and connect with people through everything that make this world a weird, wonderful and funny place!

You might know me from my critically acclaimed role as human woman, but I'm also a comedian, journalist, and published short story writer.

Growing up in an Irish-Catholic family, jokes were more a tool of survival than anything else. I cut my teeth on holiday dinners and long road trips, but sharpened those skills at SAK Comedy Lab, UCB, and Second City, studying and performing sketch, freestyle rap, and improv in various venues.

Standup Comedy & Sketch Videos

Fiction

A collection of short stories and scripts.

  • Comedy Pilot

    "Breaking News"

    After suffering from a stroke, an enthusiastic journalist returns to her collapsing local newsroom as the reluctant head of the union.

    30-minute single-cam comedy pilot, 34 pages

  • Script

    "Betting on the Enemy"

    When a man takes his girlfriend to watch the horse races for their anniversary, she quickly sees the world of the wealthy for what it is—and it may cost her her life.

    Horror, 12 pages

  • Script

    "Beyond the Backyard"

    A young girl with an abusive father searches for peace in another world, but learns the memory of monsters can sometimes linger

    Fairy tale, 8 pages

  • Short Story

    "A Border in Check"

    10th place in NYC Midnight 100-word microfiction contest

    Published

  • Short Story

    Published

    "Put Another Soul in the Jukebox, Baby"

    On the Run

  • Short Story

    "Texas Instruments
    TI-84 Plus CE:
    The Chaperone No One Asked For"

    Cast of Wonders

    Published

  • Comedy Pilot

    "Breaking News"

    After suffering from a stroke, an enthusiastic journalist returns to her collapsing local newsroom as the reluctant head of the union.

    30-minute single-cam comedy pilot, 34 pages

  • Script

    "Betting on the Enemy"

    When a man takes his girlfriend to watch the horse races for their anniversary, she quickly sees the world of the wealthy for what it is—and it may cost her her life.

    Horror, 12 pages

  • Script

    "Beyond the Backyard"

    A young girl with an abusive father searches for peace in another world, but learns the memory of monsters can sometimes linger

    Fairy tale, 8 pages

  • Short Story

    "A Border in Check"

    10th place in NYC Midnight 100-word microfiction contest

    Published

  • Short Story

    Published

    "Put Another Soul in the Jukebox, Baby"

    On the Run

  • Short Story

    "Texas Instruments
    TI-84 Plus CE:
    The Chaperone No One Asked For"

    Cast of Wonders

    Published

  • Comedy Pilot

    "Breaking News"

    After suffering from a stroke, an enthusiastic journalist returns to her collapsing local newsroom as the reluctant head of the union.

    30-minute single-cam comedy pilot, 34 pages

  • Script

    "Betting on the Enemy"

    When a man takes his girlfriend to watch the horse races for their anniversary, she quickly sees the world of the wealthy for what it is—and it may cost her her life.

    Horror, 12 pages

  • Script

    "Beyond the Backyard"

    A young girl with an abusive father searches for peace in another world, but learns the memory of monsters can sometimes linger

    Fairy tale, 8 pages

  • Short Story

    "A Border in Check"

    10th place in NYC Midnight 100-word microfiction contest

    Published

  • Short Story

    Published

    "Put Another Soul in the Jukebox, Baby"

    On the Run

  • Short Story

    "Texas Instruments
    TI-84 Plus CE:
    The Chaperone No One Asked For"

    Cast of Wonders

    Published

Contact Me!

If you're interested in reading my scripts or discussing potential collaboration opportunities, I would love to hear from you!

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