Torrey Russell
- Additional Crew
- Producer
- Director
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia producer, director, actor and
singer both on screen and on stage Torrey Russell has served as
Director on national touring productions of Jesus Christ Superstar with
Ted Neeley, Five Guys Named Moe, and regional productions of The Color
Purple, Dreamgirls, Once On This Island and The Wiz just to name a few.
Torrey has worked behind the scenes on numerous TV sitcoms and award
shows. He has worked with and directed the likes of Bill Cosby, Tyler
Perry, Cicely Tyson, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Oprah Winfrey
just to name a few. For 8 years Torrey was blessed to tour the country
as the Tour Manager for world renowned Author, Poet, & Civil Rights Leader Dr. Maya Angelou.
In 2009 Torrey founded A Source Of Joy Theatricals/ Broadway In The Hood a 501c3 Non-Profit that is
dedicated to "Helping Others Open Doors" and to changing lives through
the arts in under served communities. In 2018 Torrey Russell was honored to be nominated as and was a finalist for
the 2018 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education Award!