Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Carrie: the Musical is Russell's thesis design. Russell has previously studied at NAU and PCC in Arizona Russell designed and worked on Treasure Island, The Secret Garden, and Mousetrap. Russell has worked as the resident designer and technical director for Spotlight Youth Productions for over ten years. Russell has worked for Quogue Junior Theatre Troupe, Peaks Productions, Vail Ballet, Arizona Opera, and Arizona Theatre Company. While at IU Russell has lit: jelly beans, Land | Bone | Breath, Little Women, Reflections, Counterpole, Kavin Kaati—in the beautiful forest and Labor. Russell’s other shows include: Legally Blonde, Cinderella, Curtains, Pippin, Frozen Jr., Charlotte's Web, Anything Goes, Aladdin Jr., Peter Pan Jr., and Mulan Jr. At IU Russell has also designed Sound for The Black & Brown Gorillas and Sueño. He has also acted as lead electrician for numerous productions including, The Time of Your Life, Ramona Quimby, Peter and The Starcatcher, and The Servant of Two Masters.