Marnie & Nora
Short Form Sitcom
Webseries
Sammi co-created and is the head writer of this contemporary look into the hilarious struggles of two very different best friends. Tonally inspired by Laverne & Shirley, The Odd Couple, and Friends, this goofy heightened comedy aims to relate to the daily struggles of Millennials who are trying their best, and still failing.
Season 2 Premieres May 19, 2022. The full series can be found on YouTube.
The Disney B Sides
Dark Comedy
Short Play Cycle
Sammi has two pieces being produced in this love letter to the darker side of Disney.
Even Bad Guys Can Find Their Person celebrates two villains finding their unique brand of love together, and Be Topless or Be a Man offers two local women's frustration as an alternative catalyst behind Gaston's decision to save Belle.
Both pieces premiere May 6 and 7, 2022 in Hollywood
Boogie Brothers
Wacky Comedy
Short Play
This short play follows a pair of roommates as they try an unorthodox route to becoming social media influencers.
This piece is being produced as part of Theatre Unleashed's 2022 production of
25 Plays Per Hour, and will premiere at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
The Way It Is
and the Way It Used to Be
Indie Comedy
Feature Film
Sammi co-wrote this feature with producing partner Stephanie Greenquist. A quirky roadtrip adventure, this film explores the complexities of navigating past and present romantic relationships through quick, witty dialogue and layered characters you root for despite their very human tendency to be assholes.
Film is in post-production with an anticipated release date of Winter 2022.
Plotz!
Mockumentary Style Sitcom
TV Pilot
Co-written with her husband, Lee Pollero, this pilot follows an immature couple who find themselves running a Jewish cemetery. Quirky character driven comedy sets the background for this autobiographically inspired comedic romp through death, marriage, religion, and growing up.
After a full table read, this piece is undergoing it's third revision.
PLOTZ!
By
Sammi
lappin
&
Lee
Pollero
Treatment
SciFi Drama
Webseries
Co-written with Ann Hurd, the series creator, this series follows multiple viewpoints down one connected, twisting story where nothing is as it seems.
This piece is currently in writing phase, with a multi-season arc being meticulously mapped out.
