Film. Theater. Television.

Keep Up To Date With Some of Sammy’s Latest Acting Projects!

Dirty Books (2025-2026)

Immersive Theater at Bated Breath Theatre, Dir. Mara Lieberman

Pocket Park Kids (2025)

New Work at Theatre Row, Off-Broadway, Dir. Anika Larsen

Ligature (2025)

Short Film, Dir. Joshua Laclé

Fowl Play: Conference of the Birds (2024)

Theatrical Rock Opera at La Mama ETC (Ellen Stewart Theater), Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater

Sunshine (2024)

Short Film, Dir. Violet Gallo

The Spirits’ Speakeasy (2024)

Immersive Theater at Sincerely, Ophelia

The Edge of Nature (2024)

Theater at La Mama ETC (Ellen Stewart Theater), Dir. Josh Fox

More information available here!

“I love the piece" - DJ Spooky

"A MUST SEE!' - SEAN LENNON

"Devastatingly Beautiful" - DEIRDRE LOVEJOY

"Artistic Genius" - STEVEN DONZIGER

"Great work" - BERNIE SANDER

Roommates (2024)

New Work at Hudson Guild Theater, Dir. Haydn Hollis (Nomination Best Actor)

It Takes Ah Village (2024)

TV Movie Pilot, Dir. Alisha Persaud

Problem Solved (2024)

Short Film, Dir. Giancarlo Bruno

Break Fast (2024)

Short Film, Dir. Tess Rechtweg (Nomination Best Supporting Actor)

Good Soldier Svejk (2024)

New Work at Theatre for the New City, Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater

More information available here!

The Monks of Lorisidia (2025)

Short Film, Dir. Scotty Irving (Produced by Sammy Rivas)

A new comedic period piece short film written and directed by Scotty Irving and produced by Sammy Rivas.

More information available here!

Drive The Speed Limit (2023)

Theatrical Piece at The Tank & HERE Arts Center

Who Was Hung This Morning? (2023)

Theatrical Piece at NYU Tisch

Architecture of a Common Man (2023)

Mixed Media Performance (CreArtBox)

More information available here! Watch the workshop highlights here!