Sam Hocking
Sam Hocking
Actor
Sam Hocking is a Brisbane based actor and performance maker. Sam has been involved in several theatre and musical theatre productions that challenge his skills to ‘play without apology.’
Biography
Sam believes in the fundamental importance of ‘play’ within acting and performance. His favourite quote by Education Authors Roy, Baker & Hamilton; ‘The notion of ‘play’ as allowing a sense of freedom for children to explore their environments is a core educational concept, though the valuing of it as such is often diminished’ carries heavily within any creative practice. With use of the Stanislavski Method of acting, Sam has discovered through his practice that by repositioning his own reality and delving into his character’s circumstances through the simple act of ‘play’, he is better able to bring forth the integral authenticity each character deserves.
Since graduating from Queensland TAFE with an Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting) and Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama), Sam has worked with several theatre companies as an actor and collaborator. In 2021, he was nominated for a Gold Palm Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as ‘Helena/ Helenus’ in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Theatre
2022 - The SpongeBob Musical (Musical Theatre), Phoenix Ensemble, Actor - Old Man Jenkins / Ensemble
2022 - Into The Woods (Musical Theatre), Redcliffe Musical Theatre, Actor - Jack
2021 - The Wickham’s Christmas at Pemberly (Theatre), Growl Theatre, Actor - Brian
2021 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatre), Technicolor Theatre Company, Actor - Helenus / Helena
2021 - The Importance of Being Earnest, Growl Theatre, Actor - Jack
2021 - Broken (Theatre), Milne Productions, Actor - Fire
2019 - Love React (Theatre), Reaction Theory, Actor - Ensemble
2019 - Away (Theatre), Elsewhere Theatre Company, Actor - Tom
2016 - Swinging Safari (Film), West End Films, Actor - Extra
2016 - Harrow (Television), Hoodlum Entertainment, Actor - Extra
2015 - Chicago, Chicago (Theatre), QLD TAFE, Actor - Man
2014 - Spring Awakening (Theatre), QLD TAFE, Actor - Ernst Robel
Training
2018 - 2020 - QUT, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama), Caroline Heim, Kathryn Kelly
2013 - 2015 - QLD TAFE, Advance Diploma of Arts (Acting), Lisa O’Neill, Anatoly Fruisin, Rosalind Williams and Norman Price
Representation
Ego Management
Reviews
And, as with any Ad Astra production, there are valuable backstage personnel who contribute to every show. In this case, production assistant, Sam Hocking.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read more
While Ned Weeks is passionate and loud, Bruce Niles is his opposite. Niles, played by Sam Hocking, is the rational voice of reason to Ned’s unbridled passion. Hocking harnesses the challenges of the character beautifully. He delivers moments of clear, calm reasoning amid a sea of chaos and leads his character through the emotional minefield of this piece with precision.
Michael James - Frooty Magazine | Read full review
Sam Hocking brilliantly captures the complexity of Bruce, the former Green Beret and closeted city banker whose looks have always helped him get what he wants.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
Hocking’s portrayal of Bruce was stoic and stubborn, creating an interesting dynamic with Ned in an almost frenemy type relationship.
Annabel Gilbert - TheatreHaus | Read full review
The Ad Astra production shows great team work and sensitivity, the cast show moments of brilliance as they spell out the challenges and journey that were faced with as a community. (Sam Hocking ), plays a complex and interesting leader of the GMHCM, when he is forced to push Ned Weeks out of the group.
Lilian Harrington - Absolute Theatre | Read full review