Evelyn Josephs Russo
Evelyn has been an Elmwood member for over 30 years. She has stage managed many shows throughout the years, most recently A Lesson Before Dying and Smokey Joe’s Cafe, worked props on last year’s The Odd Couple, and is currently active behind the scenes on every show as Operations Manager. Evelyn in proudest of being honored with Life Membership in 2011, and the recipient of two Golden Elm Leaf awards. She is consistently amazed by the caliber of talent and dedication that goes into each and every production.
Golden Elm Leaf Recipient (1997, 2007 )
Life Member (2011)
As A Cast Member:
- Fools (1995-1996) - Villager
- The Man Who Came To Dinner (1990-1991) - Sarah
As Production Staff / Crew Member:
- Dracula (2023-2024) - Backstage Crew
- Far Fetched Fables (2021) - Assistant Stage Manager
- Next Fall (2019-2020) - Stage Manager
- Disgraced (2018-2019) - Producer
- A Lesson Before Dying (2016-2017) - Stage Manager
- Smokey Joe’s Cafe (2013-2014) - Stage Manager
- Gypsy (2010-2011) - Assistant Stage Manager
- A Man of No Importance (2009-2010) - Backstage Crew
- Hot Mikado (2008-2009) - Backstage Crew
- Room Service (2007-2008) - Lighting Board Operator
- Little Me (2003-2004) - Assistant Stage Manager
- Assassins (1994-1995) - Stage Manager
- Cabaret (1993-1994) - Stage Manager
- Lend Me A Tenor (1992-1993) - Stage Manager
- Little Shop of Horrors (1990-1991) - Stage Manager
- Waiting for Godot (1990-1991) - Producer
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1989-1990) - Stage Manager
- Thieves (1989-1990) - Stage Manager
- The Foreigner (1989-1990) - Stage Manager
- Witness for the Prosecution (1988-1989) - Stage Manager
- Pack of Lies (1988-1989) - Producer
- A Christmas Carol (1988-1989) - Stage Manager
- Count Dracula (1987-1988) - Stage Manager
- What The Butler Saw (1987-1988) - Stage Manager
