Samantha Inside Out
February 19 – Mar 15, 2026
Feb 19 –
Mar 15, 2026
TH @ 7pm
FRI/SAT @ 2pm, 7pm
SUN @ 2pm
Samantha, a woman of a certain age has had it with her current life. She’s a high school English teacher, mother of grown kids, and the wife of a cruel, pompous, philandering college professor. After a humiliating encounter with him at a party, Samantha flees the scene and lands in the host’s daughter’s bedroom. Feeling sorry for herself, she opens up, revealing secrets and reviewing the wreckage of her life.
Running Time
85 Minutes
No Intermission
Advisory
Adult, Teen, Pre-Teen
- Adult Language
- Sexual Themes
- Violence
Cast
Elizabeth Heflin
Creative
set design by Jessica Parks
lighting design by Jill Nagle
technical director, Brian Snyder
costume design by Patricia E. Doherty
sound design by Nick Simone
production stage manager, Kristin Pfeifer
assistant stage manager, Ian Duhart
assistant lighting design, Janey Huber
master electrician, James Lockhart
wardrobe/crew, Honey Spohr
News
REVIEWS & ARTICLES
Interview: Marisa Smith and SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT at NJ Rep
The world premiere of “Samantha Inside Out” will launch the 2026 Season at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch
– Marina Kennedy Feb. 06, 2026
Review: SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT at NJ Rep-A Captivating One-Woman Show
The show kicks off New Jersey Repertory Company’s exciting 2026 Mainstage Season of new plays at the Lumia Theater in Long Branch
By: Marina Kennedy
Feb. 24, 2026
Samantha Inside Out: A Searing World Premiere About Identity, Rage, and Reinvention
Elizabeth Heflin Stars in Marisa Smith’s Bold New One-Woman Play at New Jersey Repertory Company
‘Samantha Inside Out,’ at NJ Rep, is a tale of adult empowerment — set in a teenage girl’s bedroom
written by JAY LUSTIG March 6, 2026
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