ABOUT ME

My Philosophy

My passion is to open the world of theatre to those that have little opportunity or exposure to the arts through the performance and technical aspects of theatre. Theatre is more than an art, it is a community, and I believe it is a community that should be accessible to anyone regardless of age or financial status. Theatre tells the story of people, and people’s stories shape our society. I drive to teach and expand the minds of children to be creative and collaborative thinkers as they are truly the future.

My Story

Hi! I am Samantha Jo Hodges, the founder of Dynamite Drama Productions. I have had a love for the stage since I was 4 years old when I was thrown into my first show, Fiddler on the Roof, because the director felt bad for me having to sit through rehearsals with nothing to do while my mom rehearsed. I spent my childhood in Morris, Alabama, just north of Birmingham, but began my professional theatre career in high school with a small summer stock program in Sheffield, Alabama.

I am a graduate from Samford University with a BFA in Theatre for Young Audiences, with a singular goal that has proceeded through my years as a student: to bring this wonderful, expressive, and freeing artform to as many students and hearts as I can. I have taught and worked with theaters around Birmingham for 5 years and began the prequel, if you will, to Dynamite Drama Productions through a volunteer based Drama Club at Liberty Park Elementary. Within the last year and a half the program has grown exponentially, and so the time has come to provide the program with a solid foundation to continue its growth. I would love for you to be a part of it with me!