Samantha Richardson (Music)

At The Elephants with Rob Morris

Samantha in the house! Don't miss this great chat about the swing from Musical Theater to Opera to Editing! Enjoy.

Samantha Richardson shares her background and experiences growing up in a fractured family. She discusses the dynamics of her parents' divorces and remarriages, as well as her relationship with her sister. Samantha reflects on the different coping mechanisms she and her sister developed in response to their family situation. She also talks about her passion for singing and her early decision to attend the UNC School of the Arts. The conversation explores the impact of family dynamics on personal identity and the importance of recognizing and valuing individuality. In this conversation, the guest discusses their journey through childhood trauma, their experience at UNCSA, and their current work in post-production in TV. They talk about the importance of acknowledging and embracing their comedic skills and the impact of their supportive parents. They also touch on the challenges of financing their education and the need for more financial assistance for students. The guest shares their passion for exploring different interests and their desire to work in producing. They mention their recent work on the TV show Fargo and the impact of the writer's strike on the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

16:14 Sibling Rivalry and College Choices

36:46 The Influence of Supportive Parents

43:18 The Financial Burden of Education

49:45 Exploring Multiple Interests and Passions