Michael Russotto

Teaches at Theatre Lab

Michael Russotto is a longtime Washington actor and director, who has appeared in shows on many local stages, including The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Theater Alliance, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Theater J, The Folger Theatre, MetroStage, Olney Theatre, Rep Stage and Studio Theatre. Recent roles include Charlie in The Whale at Rep Stage, and Monsignor Ryan in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner at Arena Stage. Michael has directed at The Actors' Theatre of Washington (cofounder), MetroStage, Source Theatre, The Washington Shakespeare Company, Studio Theatre, and The National Academy of Dramatic Arts. He is a proud member of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Acting Company, and is also a narrator of recorded books for the Library of Congress.