“Russell brings the sensibility of his abstract, deconstructive work with Cooperative Performance Milwaukee to this realistic script, with the result that it lifts itself out of the specific facts of history and, with great integrity, becomes a kind of ur-fable; an elegant work of theater that captures the grim reality of the setting without either completely distancing it or wallowing in despair. It's a remarkable balancing act.”

-Examiner.com

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"...writer/director Don Russell manages to juggle a diverse ensemble in a way that makes the most of every respiration and perspiration in the production...with so much going right, it’s difficult to isolate individual high points."

-Shepherd Express

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"With a light, cheerfully frothy surface gently coating an engrossing inner complexity, this might have been my favorite piece on the program. This is surprisingly clever comedy."

-The Small Stage

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"Russell lends an unconventional depth to the drama as a hyena, finding the perfect balance between human and animalistic characteristics."

-Shephard Express

 

 “This is an actor of such ability and confidence...”

-​Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

DIRECTING

 

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HEDDA GABLER

November 9-12, 2022

OCCC Theatre

Bruce Owen Theater

Oklahoma City, OK

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R.U.R.

(ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS)

April 26-29, 2023

OCCC Theatre

Bruce Owen Theater

Oklahoma City, OK

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PERFORMING

 

DREAMS OF DROWNING

KAD

August 27, 2022 @ 2:15PM

Milwaukee Fringe Festival

Vogel Hall at the Marcus Center

Milwaukee, WI

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SOMETHING IN THE LOSS OF LEAVES

August 22-27, 2022

Milwaukee Fringe Festival

Virtual Performance

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