Paula Russell

Paula has been a member of Actors Equity Association for 30 years. Her first Equity role was the lead in "Sunday in New York" opposite Dwayne Hickman. Her most recent, the title role in "Always Patsy Cline." She has acted in or directed over thirty plays, primarily waiver theatre. Paula recently reactivated her SAG and AEA memberships after taking a temporary honorary withdrawal from her three unions to raise a family. However, as a highly respected mentor, she has continued to teach acting and directing for over 25 years, offering workshops, classes and private coaching to both professionals and to community theatres.