Joanna Hoty Russell

Profile Updated: May 22, 2015

Residing In:	Murray Hill, NJ USA

Spouse/Partner:	Tom Russell

Homepage:	jrussellstudio.com

Occupation:	Singer/Teacher/Director

Children:	Mac (March 28, 1995)

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I've been very fortunate as an active musician, to sing professionally, as well as maintain a private voice studio. In recent years, I've started to direct - something I never thought possible! This summer (July, 2014), I'll be singing the role of "Muzzy", the lounge singer in "Thoroughly Modern Millie".
I have no regrets not singing at the Met, or Broadway, because having a child and successful marriage was very important to me.

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School Story:

Barnstormers and Symphonic Choir and AFS were the highlights for me.
I'm not much of a story teller - though I'm sure there are lots of tales to tell!

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Optional: What Elementary School(s) did you attend?Select all that apply.

Taft

Optional: What Junior High School(s) did you attend? Select all that apply.

Emerson

Optional: What teacher(s) affected you most? What do you remember most about them? Did they offer you advice or say something that you still think of today?

Fritz Schaufele, B.Neil Davis, Betsy Craig and Art Moore.
As a musician/actress/director, their combined passion, skill and positive reinforcement guided me in my career, becoming the person I am today. I have no doubt that my success is due to all of their professional efforts.

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Optional: Whom do you wish you had known better? Are you friends now?

Well, there were a lot of us - it was pretty challenging!!
I am friends with several people from other classes and that has been lots of fun getting to know them now.
This past year, I had the pleasure of directing the son of someone who graduated in 1978!

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