Award-winning storyteller Samantha Martí-Parisi announces the expansion of her historical storytelling programs, bringing immersive performances to more libraries, museums, theaters, cultural organizations, and cruise audiences.
— Award-winning performer, writer, and cultural storyteller Samantha Martí-Parisi has announced an expansion of her historical storytelling programs, broadening opportunities for libraries, museums, theaters, cultural organizations, universities, festivals, and cruise enrichment programs to host her immersive performances. The expansion reflects growing demand for engaging educational experiences that combine rigorous historical research with theatrical performance, creating memorable programs that inspire audiences of all ages.
When Martí-Parisi steps onto a stage, she’s inviting audiences to meet remarkable people from history as though they had just walked into the room. Through a unique blend of historical research, theatrical performance, and audience engagement, the award-winning performer, writer, and cultural storyteller is redefining how audiences experience history. Her collection of original programs brings overlooked people, forgotten moments, and fascinating cultural traditions to life for libraries, museums, theaters, cultural organizations, festivals, universities, and cruise enrichment audiences.
Every program begins with meticulous historical research, but it comes alive through performance. “I don’t simply present historical facts,” Martí-Parisi says. “I bring compelling people and their stories back into the room.”
Her programs range from Women of the Waves, which brings pirate queen Ching Shih and Victorian explorer Mary Kingsley to the stage, to Cocoa Confidential, tracing chocolate’s journey from Aztec ceremonial drink to European obsession. She also offers solo portrayals of extraordinary historical figures, including the 17th-century duelist La Maupin, Civil War surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, and fossil hunter Mary Anning. Through a blend of historical research, theatrical storytelling, narration, and first-person performance, Martí-Parisi transforms history into engaging live experiences that entertain as much as they educate.
In an era increasingly shaped by streaming services, social media, and endless digital content, Martí-Parisi believes there is still something irreplaceable about gathering together for a live performance.
“My work isn’t about standing behind a podium,” she explains. “It’s about creating shared experiences. Whether I’m performing in a theater, speaking aboard a cruise ship, or presenting at a library or museum, my goal isn’t just to inform, it’s to spark curiosity, conversation, and genuine human connection.”
Her expanding repertoire of flexible historical presentations is designed for venues of every size, from intimate library gatherings and museum lecture series to theater performances, festivals, universities, and cruise enrichment programs. Every presentation is carefully crafted to educate, entertain, and inspire while giving organizations the flexibility to present standalone performances, themed series, or multi-day enrichment experiences. Optional audience discussions and question-and-answer sessions further extend the educational experience and encourage meaningful dialogue.
The expansion also reflects Martí-Parisi’s own journey of reinvention. A mother of three, she reached a point familiar to many people who find themselves asking, “What comes next?” Rather than leaving behind the passions that had shaped her life, she combined her lifelong love of theatre, history, storytelling, travel, and education into an entirely new career.
“I spent years believing I wasn’t a solo performer, but stepping onto the stage alone helped me discover the stories I was truly meant to tell,” Martí-Parisi says. “It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, or to discover stories that change the way we see ourselves. Curiosity isn’t something we’re supposed to outgrow. In fact, it’s one of the greatest gifts we can carry throughout our lives.”
Martí-Parisi’s work draws upon her background as an actor, writer, educator, and communications professional while emphasizing audience participation and emotional connection. She moves beyond traditional academic presentations by creating theatrical experiences that encourage attendees to see historical figures as complex individuals whose challenges, triumphs, and ambitions remain strikingly relevant today.
Her artistic accomplishments continue to gain recognition throughout the performing arts community. Martí-Parisi received the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards for both Best Performer in a Play and Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance for her portrayal in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins. Her original productions have also been featured at the Tampa International Fringe Festival, further establishing her reputation for creating engaging historical performances that combine scholarship with theatrical excellence.
Curiosity-driven storytelling remains at the heart of Martí-Parisi’s work. Each presentation reflects extensive historical research paired with theatrical craftsmanship, offering audiences experiences that are both intellectually enriching and emotionally memorable. By highlighting voices history has too often overlooked, she demonstrates how the lessons of the past continue to illuminate the present and inspire the future. As her work expands to new cultural institutions and international enrichment opportunities, Martí-Parisi remains guided by a simple belief: history isn’t only about understanding the past, it’s about inspiring what comes next.
“People often assume history belongs in textbooks or museums,” Martí-Parisi says. “I believe it belongs wherever people gather to listen. Whether it’s a theater, a library, a cruise ship, or a community center, stories have the power to remind us that curiosity has no expiration date. It’s never too late to begin a new chapter.”
For booking inquiries and a full list of available programs, visit SamanthaMartiParisi.com
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