SAM DUNNE

Comedian, journalist, and short story writer

Comedian, journalist, and short story writer

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.

image of San Dunne
image of San Dunne

I studied English literature, journalism, and political science at the University of Central Florida and NUI Galway

I studied English literature, journalism, and political science at the University of Central Florida and NUI Galway

I studied English literature, journalism, and political science at the University of Central Florida and NUI Galway

From there, I went on to work as a print and digital journalist at The Village Daily Sun, The Community Paper, and WKMG-TV, a CBS affiliate in Orlando, where I've seen/written enough Florida man/woman/non-binary stories to last 10 lifetimes and entertain any dream dinner party guest.


I've written everything from newsletters, breaking news articles, and feature pieces to scripts, short stories, and grocery lists. I won tenth place in the 2022 NYC Midnight 100-word microfiction competition, had a story published in "On the Run," a contemporary flash fiction website, and have a story set to feature in a forthcoming episode of "Cast of Wonders."


When I'm not writing or performing on stage, you can find me…

binge-watching (insert show everyone is raving about here) and then watching every interview with the cast and crew known to humankind on YouTube to get the obsession out of my system.


My inability to sit still has translated into an expensive habit of purchasing plane tickets. I am constantly curious about the world and people around me—everyone's stories are far more interesting than my own (I say on my personal website)—and have backpacked, worked, studied and holidayed (is that even a word?) in 37 countries and counting.

Check me out on stage!

Storytelling

Check out the newsletter, articles and fiction stories I have written over the years

Newsletters

A biweekly entertainment newsletter with a focus on everything going on in the Central Florida arts scene.

Articles

Longform articles featured in various publications and digital platforms.

Longform articles featured in various publications and digital platforms.

Fiction

A collection of short stories and scripts.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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!