SAMBA PATHAK (he/him/his) is a proud Nepali-American arts administrator, stage manager, and producer in the DMV. Samba holds an MA in Arts Management and a BA in Theatre from George Mason University.

Samba serves as the Administration and Operations Director at Theater Alliance. His role encompasses both artistic and administrative development, and he is active in the execution of the company's production season. He leads production management, administrative operations, digital marketing efforts, and overall company quality improvement planning. Samba is also a Board Member of Educational Theatre Company and Founding Producer of DC’s new District Fringe Festival, providing oversight and support for organizational governance and leadership.

Samba has worked as a stage manager in the DMV and in theaters for over five years. His portfolio includes productions of varying scales, including new-play development workshops and productions featuring technically advanced components. One of his favorite roles is as a Substitute SM who learns a show in two hours and then presents it to a live audience.

In his experience, Samba applies project management principles and serves as a steward of successful operations. His successes include various grant projects, for which he managed and monitored a portfolio of over $5 million. However, beyond the logistical aspects, Samba profoundly values the role of the arts in building community resilience, including past work integrating artistic practices into public health initiatives and recognizing the inherent capacity of theater and other creative mediums.

Previously, Samba worked extensively in Marketing and PR for creative enterprises in administrative and executive capacities. He was the Director of Marketing, PR, and Communications for companies specializing in product merchandising. In this role, he led marketing teams, oversaw department budgeting, and executed communication strategies to communicate with internal partners and external consumers. His primary focus was working on brand awareness, marketing campaigns for individualized musical productions, and data analytics management. He continues to work on freelance projects to support theatrical innovation and brand development. When Samba isn't embraced in the arts world, he holds a connection to the community as an Operational Member at Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department, where he staffs the ambulance unit as a volunteer first responder. IG: @SambaPathak