Samuel Topiary Received her BA from Wesleyan University and studied Dramatic Writing, film and video editing at NYU. Started out in the theatre as a playwright and actor. Since 1994, has created and collaborated on interdisciplinary performances in venues throughout San Fransico including the "Zoloft" exhibit of CYBERSTROIKA at the Southern Exposure Gallery and "The Fool" at The LAB. Contributing arts editor and writer for the SF Bay Times from 1994-96. In 1997, toured the US with the first sister spit ramblin' roadshow. Has danced and performed in the work of OnSite Dance Co., Miguel Gutierrez, Kim Epifano, Jess Curtis, Knee Jerk Dance Project, Meg Stuart, and High Risk Group. Author of three plays including " Crocodile Tears & Spineless Jellyfish" which was produced at the One Dream Theater in NYC.