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Rowyn Sam is a multi-hyphenated theatre artist from Central Florida, getting a BA in Theatre Arts from Rollins College in 2026. With specialties in lighting design and stage management, his other passions lie in the intersection of arts and activism, with a specific focus on disability access. His favorite experiences have been working in the costume shop of the Annie Russell Theater, working with the Lake Howell Theatre company as a guest lighting designer, being a Teaching Artist for the Orlando Family Stage’s collaborations with Running Man Theatre, and producing his own Arts Activism Festival!
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Check out his projects and awards below!
Photo Credit: Eli-James Jacquemond
Awards & Recognitions
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2024
2022
2021
BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards Nomination
- Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical for work on The Red String with Without Fear Theatre
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Sam's Skeleton Soiree (Lighting Designer)
- Best of The Fest, Orlando Sentinel
- Patron's Pick, Orlando Fringe Festival
- Outstanding Dance Show, Orlando Fringe Festival
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Queer Up (Stage Manager)
- Patron's Pick, Orlando Fringe Festival
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Beth Marshall Presents - Top Teens Intensive
- 2nd Place, Final Showcase
- Interview Award
- Professionalism Award
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Signhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts​
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Lake Howell Theatre Company, Awards Night
- Person of The Year
- Best Technician In A Mainstage
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Priscilla Parker Scholarship, Rollins College Department of Theatre & Dance​
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District 3 Thespians
- Michelle Backel Technical Scholarship
- All Star Tech for The Last Nickel
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Beth Marshall Presents - Top Teens Intensive ​
- Work Ethic Award
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Lake Howell Theatre Company, Awards Night
- Best Male Technican In A Mainstage
