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David A. Russell BIO

David started his journey in the theater at the age of ten, acting in school plays through high school in Sacramento, California. After earning his BA in Theater Studies from Duke University, he began his professional career with an internship at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

A passionate love for travel and languages led David to the National Theater Institute's Moscow Art Theatre Semester, a decision that would change the course of his life dramatically. He returned to Moscow, Russia, determined to continue his studies at the source.

David spent four years at the Boris Schukin Theatre Institute, immersing himself in the Vakhtangov school of acting. He remained in Moscow after graduation to begin his career in the Russian theater, film and television.

Now based in New York City, David is excited to bring his unique training and experience to his native shores. ????? ??????????!

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THE SEAGULL Returns To The Russian Arts Theater For Encore Run

After a critically-acclaimed run in April, renowned stage director Aleksey Burago leads The Russian Arts Theater and Studio ensemble in a bold and dynamic interpretation of Anton Chekhov's timeless masterpiece The Seagull, a tragicomedy that explores the tenderness, absurdities and misunderstandings between mothers, sons, lovers, friends and servants.
The Russian Arts Theater and Studio to Present Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL at Pushkin Hall

This spring, seasoned Russian stage director Aleksey Burago leads a critically-acclaimed ensemble in a bold and dynamic interpretation of Anton Chekhov's timeless masterpiece The Seagull, a tragicomedy that explores the tenderness, absurdities and misunderstandings between mothers, sons, lovers, friends and servants. This production also features scenic design by Nikolay Sviridchik, a graduate of The Moscow Art Theater School and has worked at The Bolshoi and Moscow Art Theater. The cast features Michael Donaldson, Roman Freud, Kristina Korop, Alex Malyi, Luisa Menzen, Paulo Quiros, David A. Russell, Tom Schubert, Lana Stimmler, Desen Uygur, Oleksiy Varfolomiyev, Tatyana Zbirovskaya, and Di Zhu. Performances will take place April 2nd to April 19th at Pushkin Hall at 165 W86th Street in Manhattan,Tuesdays to Sundays at 8PM.
Bulgakov's THE MASTER AND MARGARITA Run Extended Through January

By popular demand, The Russian Arts Theater and Studio (TRATS) has extended its critically acclaimed production of The Master and Margarita, Or, The Devil Comes to Moscow, a play based on Mikhail Bulgakov's cult masterpiece The Master and Margarita, adapted by Jean-Claude van Itallie from a translation by Sergei Kobiakoff. Staged by renowned Russian director Aleksey Burago, this limited engagement will take place January 8th to January 27th at Pushkin Hall, located at the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
THE MASTER AND MARGARITA Returns For Encore Run At The Russian Arts Theater And Studio!

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio (TRATS) continues its 2018-2019 season with an encore run of The Master and Margarita, Or, The Devil Comes to Moscow, a play based on Mikhail Bulgakov's cult masterpiece The Master and Margarita, adapted by Jean-Claude van Itallie from a translation by Sergei Kobiakoff. Staged by renowned Russian director Aleksey Burago, this limited engagement will take place December 1st to December 21st at Pushkin Hall, located at the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
THE MASTER AND MARGARITA Returns For Encore Run At The Russian Arts Theater And Studio!

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio (TRATS) continues its 2018-2019 season with an encore run of The Master and Margarita, Or, The Devil Comes to Moscow, a play based on Mikhail Bulgakov's cult masterpiece The Master and Margarita, adapted by Jean-Claude van Itallie from a translation by Sergei Kobiakoff. Staged by renowned Russian director Aleksey Burago, this limited engagement will take place December 1st to December 21st at Pushkin Hall, located at the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
THE MASTER AND MARGARITA Returns For Encore Run At The Russian Arts Theater And Studio!

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio (TRATS) continues its 2018-2019 season with an encore run of The Master and Margarita, Or, The Devil Comes to Moscow, a play based on Mikhail Bulgakov's cult masterpiece The Master and Margarita, adapted by Jean-Claude van Itallie from a translation by Sergei Kobiakoff. Staged by renowned Russian director Aleksey Burago, this limited engagement will take place December 1st to December 21st at Pushkin Hall, located at the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
First Annual New York Chekhov Festival To Open In NYC

Coming this spring, The Russian Arts Theater and Studio will kick off its 2017-2018 season with a tribute to the life and plays of Anton Chekhov in its first annual New York Chekhov Festival.
Renowned Russian Director Aleksey Burago Stages THREE SISTERS For First Annual New York Chekhov Festival!

The Russian Arts Theater and Studio (TRATS) kicks off its 2017/18 season with one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century: Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters.

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