jimrussell.us

Actors are one family over the entire world. [Alfre Woodard]

Deal me out this hand, I'm on

I've spent many a day on one stage or another. It started in the third grade, when I adapted Tom Sawyer for performance in the front of the class with my best friend Steve Ciacciarelli. He was Tom and I was Huck. (Steve and I did act together "for real" later, in Ionesco's "Rhinoceros".)

Here's my theatrical resume:

DATE SHOW COMPANY, VENUE ROLE
2009, Jul/AugNot My Daughter
by Ann Mary Mullane
No Apology Theatre Company
Midtown Int'l Theatre Festival (MITF)
Mainstage Theatre
The Theatre Building
New York, NY
Lou Finley
2009, JanNot My Daughter
by Ann Mary Mullane
No Apology Theatre Company
Bradley Hall Theatre
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
Lou Finley
2008, JulNot My Daughter
by Ann Mary Mullane
Initial Reading of unfinished script
No Apology Theatre Company
Esplanade Gardens, Harlem, New York
Lou Finley
2008, MarWest Side Story
based on a conception of Jerome Robbins
book by Arthur Laurents
music by Leonard Bernstein
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Nutley High School Performing Arts
Nutley High School
Doc
2007, May/JunBye, Bye Birdie
book by Michael Stewart
music by Charles Strouse
lyrics by Lee Adams
Township of Nutley
Nutley High School
Harry MacAfee
2007, JanIntercessions of Father Brown
a Radio Play by John Dandola
based on the Father Brown stories by G. K. Chesterton
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Waiter, Shopkeeper, Mr. Audley, Colonel Adams, Policeman
2006, NovIs the Priest at Home?
by Joseph Tomelty
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Cathal McNulty
2006, FebOliver!
by Lionel Bart
Township of Nutley
Nutley High School
Fagin
2005, JulCome Blow Your Horn
by Neil Simon
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Harry Baker
2005, JanThe Righteous Are Bold
by Frank Carney
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Michael Martin Geraty
2004, JanChildren of Eden
songs by Stephen Schwartz
book by John Caird
based on a concept by Charles Lisanby
Township of Nutley
Nutley High School
Father
2003, May/JunQuillow
songs by Ben Liebert
book by Mark Liebert
based on a story by James Thurber
Studio Players
Studio Playhouse
Montclair NJ
Locksmith
2003, JanAnnie Get Your Gun
songs by Irving Berlin
book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields
Township of Nutley
Nutley High School
Buffalo Bill Cody
2002, OctOliver!
by Lionel Bart
Smiling Rhino Theatre Company
Windsor Theatre
Pompton Lakes NJ
Mr. Bumble
2002, FebGeorge M!
songs by George M. Cohan
with revisions by Mary Cohan
book by Michael Stewart and John and Fran Pascal
Township of Nutley
Nutley High School
Beaman, Freddie, Frankie, Hank, and Wilbur
1997, MarSt. Patrick's Day Prelude
(musical revue)
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
singer/guitarist
1996, MarSt. Patrick's Day Prelude
(musical revue)
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
singer/guitarist
1996, JanBlues on a Green Horn
by Jim Moore
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Chuck Ross
1995, JanThe Sounds of Ireland
(musical revue)
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
singer/guitarist/mandolin/tin whistle
1993, NovOn the Stoop
by Jim Moore
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Al
1992, NovCome Back to Erin
(musical revue)
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
singer/guitarist
1992, MayDaughter from Over the Water
by M.J. Molloy
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Tuppeny Hayes
1992, JanPhiladelphia, Here I Come
by Brian Friel
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Master Boyle
1990, NovSay, Uncle
by Jim Moore
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
I wasn't in this, but composed the music for the song which is central to the plot...
1990, MayJuno and the Paycock
by Sean O'Casey
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Joxer Daly
1990, JanThe Crazy Wall
by John B. Keane
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Sean Trean
1989, JulRoom Service
by John Murray and Allen Boretz
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Dr. Glass
1988, JunIs Life Worth Living?
by Lennox Robinson
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
John Hegerty
1987, MayThe Man from Clare
by John B. Keane
Celtic Theatre Company
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Morisheen Brick
1980, OctAnyone Could Rob a Bank
by Thomas Coffey
McGlone Irish-American Theatre Company
Stockton State College
Stockton NJ
Mickey
1980, JulAnyone Could Rob a Bank
by Thomas Coffey
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Mickey
1979, AugThe Sunshine Boys
by Neil Simon
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Patient in the Doctor sketch
1979, JulTwo Blind Mice
by Samuel Spewack
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Lt. Commander Jellico
1978, NovDark of the Moon
by H. Richardson and W. Barnay
Seton Hall (undergraduate)
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Townsman (harmonica player)
1978, OctThe Lark
by Jean Anouilh
Seton Hall (undergraduate)
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Cauchon
1978, JulSeven Keys to Baldpate
by George M. Cohan
Summer Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Lou Max
1978, FebYou Can't Take It With You
by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Seton Hall (undergraduate)
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
Donald
1977, DecOedipus the King
by Sophocles
translated by Kenneth Cavander
Seton Hall (undergraduate)
Theatre-in-the-Round
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
The Shepherd
1976, AugInherit the Wind
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Fantasy Players
Queen of Peace HS
North Arlington NJ
Street musician (guitar)
1976, JulTrelawny of the "Wells"
by Arthur Wing Pinero
St. Joseph's Summer Theatre Company
St. Joseph's Lyceum
East Rutherford NJ
Mr. Ablett the greengrocer
1975, AprRhinoceros
by Eugene Ionesco
Spirits of the Theatre
Queen of Peace HS
North Arlington NJ
Berenger
1974, NovFlowers for Algernon
by David Rogers
Spirits of the Theatre
Queen of Peace HS
North Arlington NJ
Charlie Gordon
1973, NovTell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
by D. D. Brooke
Spirits of the Theatre
Queen of Peace HS
North Arlington NJ
Hospital announcer (voice)
1973, AprThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
Spirits of the Theatre
Queen of Peace HS
North Arlington NJ
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