Russ was a newcomer to the opera house players - joining the cast of <b><i>My Fair Lady</i></b>, but has admired and enjoyed watching the company since it?s beginning. His acting hobby began in 1st grade, starring as Baby New Year at Waterville Elementary (his ambition is to someday re-create the character). A life-long area resident, he?s been active in the near-by Allamakee Community Players in feature roles, production staff, and anything else it takes to "do a show!" Russ and wife Barb live on their three generation family farm near Rossville and enjoys being "the soil guy" for Crawford County Wisconsin.