Sam Torres
NEWS
2025
WINK
Sam will take on the role of Sophie in Wink by Jen Silverman (published by Samuel French), produced by Hart Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, Utah.
A darkly funny, surreal exploration of repression, transformation, and the wild things that lurk beneath the surface, Wink promises a bold and unforgettable theatrical experience.
Limited Run: July 3–13
NEXT TO NORMAL
Sam Torres recently appeared in Hart Theatre Company's Next to Normal as Natalie. The production ran through March of 2025
Rounding out this dysfunctional family is the youngest child, Natalie, played by the immensely talented Sam Torres. Torres was in Hart Theater Company’s recent production of “Hope for the Flowers” so I went into Next to Normal with big expectations, and she did not disappoint... Torres shares this struggle with us as Natalie falls into drugs and rebellion and fights to find her place and identity. It is interesting that at the beginning she appears to be an accomplished young lady, yet as she descends you see that all along it was a mask for anxiety and problems within.
-Front Row Reviewers - READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Lone Mountain
Shot in Polson Montana, this short film is a period-piece following a wandering prospector. Shot on 16mm Kodak starring Dave Martinez, Sam Torres, and Beau Linnell. Lone mountain is an official selection at Zion's Indie Film Festival. In addition to Best Score and Best Actor, Lone Mountain was also nominated for Best Short Film at the 2025 Utah Film Festival
Producers: Jordan S Roper Tanner Browning Derek Romrell
Writers: Tanner Browning & Derek Visser Roper Romrell
Director: Tanner Browning
DP: Alex Browning
Colors
Currently in production, Colors is a film by Runaway Dreams set to premiere in 2026. Faye (Syd Olson) and Gretta (Sam Torres) are inseparable-until desire and distance crack their perfect harmony. As seasons change, so do they, unraveling the beauty and heartbreak of holding on-and letting go.
2024
POSTCARDS
Sam appeared as Susie in Postcards by Teresa Sanderson and Debora Threedy Inspired by the book, Postcards From Mecca, by Ann Japenga and Warner V. Graves III.-- Two women who find themselves while running away to the Mojave desert.
Produced by Pygmalion Theatre Company
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HOPE for the Flowers
Sam originated the role of Yellow in Hope For The Flowers; a world premiere musical based on the book by Trina Paulus. Music, Lyrics, and Script by Cathy Neff. A tale -- partly about life, partly about revolution, and lots about hope for adults and others (including caterpillars who can read).
Spring Awakening
Hart Theatre Company, Salt Lake City
Sam appeared as "Ilse" in Spring Awakening. A show rarely seen or done in Utah, Hart Theater’s Triumphant “Spring Awakening” Brings Us a Woeful, Beautiful, and Important Message about life, love, and the cycle of abuse.
Daisy Blake (Gephardt Daily, Salt Lake City), wrote:
Torres plays Ilse beautifully; she’s a child-woman who seems to yearn for earlier simpler times, as much as she also wants to be bohemian and sophisticated. Her monologue about spending the night passed out in the snow because she and the other artists got so drunk was one of the highlights of the show for me; Ilse seems simultaneously thrilled and appalled by her life.
2023
FLEETING
CLICK THE PHOTO TO WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR:
FLEETING (BACK IN TIME) - QUIXOTE
Starring Sam Torres and Dave Martinez
Available on all streaming platforms
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SAVAGE RESOURCES
Sam recently starred as Bernie in Immigrant Daughter Theatre Company's production of Savage Resources (written and directed by Ariana Broumas Farber) as part of the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival in Salt Lake City, UT.
A "Savage" Satire about winning, working, and Tik Tok!
A Shayna Maidel
“A Shayna Maidel” (Yiddish for “A Pretty Girl”) is a powerful, poignant drama about two sisters trying to reconnect after years of separation during World War II. The play by Barbara Lebow opened at the Alliance Theater in Trolley Square May 19, 2023
Daisy Blake (Gephardt Daily, Salt Lake City), wrote:
"The performances, across the board, were absolutely lovely. Merry Magee, who plays Lusia, and Sam Torres, who plays Rose, are both names to watch in the Salt Lake theater scene. Both seem less to act and more to just be. And Torres is just a wonder. I’ve seen her in three pieces recently; Wasatch Theatre Company’s “Melancholy Play,” a reading of Morag Shepherd’s “The Big Quiet” for Pygmalion Theatre Company and now this show, and with apparently no effort at all, she transformed utterly for each. Of course, that is what actors do, but to see such complete metamorphosis into vastly different characters is quite a feat.”
Melancholy Play
THE MELANCHOLY PLAY is a farce by Sarah Ruhl that follows the sometimes melodramatic bank teller Tilly and her emotion-driven adventures with other characters. Starring Ariana Farber, directed by Morag Shepherd. One-week engagement only! Part of WTC’s 25th season. Runs March 23-26
The Final Act
Sam stars as Jen is George Plautz's new play THE FINAL ACT, a funny take on friendship and relationships that opens February 3 at The Eccles Regent Street Black Box. Tickets are available at https://www.saltlakecountyarts.org/events/the-final-act/
2022
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Sam most recently performed as an ensemble member in The Laramie Project with Wasatch Theatre Company.
In 1998, a tragedy out of Laramie, Wyoming rocked the nation. This production premiered 24 years to the day of Matthew Shepard's brutal beating and murder. 24 years later we should still be asking - how did we allow this to happen?
AFTERSHOCK
Sam appeared in the world premiere of Iris Salazar's Aftershock at Plan-B Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, Studio Theatre of the Rose Wagner Center for Performing Arts.
RADIO SHOW
Sam showcased as the mysterious southern cult recruiter "Emily" in Tatiana Christian’s RADIO SHOW, a genre-bending horror play centering Black characters but not Black trauma with Plan-B Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2021
KNUCKLE
Upon moving to Utah, Sam made her debut in the Utah Theatre World, starring in a production of Knuckle by David Hare. This script was adapted by Dr. Richard Scharine and premiered in Salt Lake City's infamous Box Theatre in the Gateway.
ADULTING
Adulting is a One Woman Cabaret, Written by Sam Torres, and produced/directed by Josh Young. With songs by Gloria Gaynor, Bette Midler, Miley Cyrus, and more... Adulting is a young woman's homage to navigating life in her 20s. Click to watch! (23:13)
OUMT '21 SENIOR SHOWCASE
The Oakland University Musical Theatre Class of 2021 held a Virtual Showcase during the height of 2021 and attended virtual classes with industry professionals in New York, and LA. Click on the image to be taken to the Senior Showcase website.
EXES
In her last Educational Production, Sam appeared in the World Premiere of Exes, By Kassie Dunaj, In Oakland University's Outside The Box Theatre Festival. In an Industry on halt due to the pandemic, Oakland University built an outdoor space for art to continue.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG
IN THE NIGHTTIME
Sam was seen in Oakland University's fall virtual production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
2020
DAYS OF RAGE
Sam was set to star as Jean in the World Premiere of a new Musical, Days of Rage, by Hyeyoung Kim and Shoshana Greenberg. The production was ultimately cancelled due to the Pandemic
CABARET
Sam was cast as Texas in Oakland University's spring production of CABARET. The production was cancelled due to the pandemic.
2019
URINETOWN
Sam starred as Penelope Pennywise in Oakland University's fall production of Urinetown. She was awarded an Irene Ryan for her performance and represented the University at the 2020 annual ACTF
Princesses by Bianca
Sam was hired into Princesses By Bianca as a princess performer and appeared as many princesses throughout her 5 years in the company.
2018
HEATHERS
Sam starred as Heather Chandler in Ann Arbor Civic Theater's production of Heathers the Musical
Into The Woods
Sam swung in Oakland University's fall production of Into the Woods, Directed by Scott Mikita
NEW STUDENT SHOWCASE
Sam performed along-side other Musical Theatre and Acting students in the class of 2021 New Student Showcase at Oakland University school of Music Theatre and Dance