Paul Russell - Director, Author & Casting Director

Paul Russell - Director, Author & Casting Director Paul Russell: a seasoned casting director, director, and author with an extensive career championing actors.

His popular book ACTING: Make It Your Business is now in its new, expanded 2nd edition.

07/22/2026

Actors, directors, and creatives — these 8 principles are the backbone of sustainable careers. I’ve taught them for years, but living them is the real challenge. If I ignore just one, my momentum stalls.

06/07/2026

From Patti's iconic high note heard 'round the world to a golden statuette takeover by a vile, talentless amateur —Broadway’s still got the drama and a whole new diva in town! Don't blink or you'll miss The Jellicle Ball Cats kick the 'Trump Awards' out of Broadway! 2026 TONY Awards

05/06/2026

Actors are entering an industry that looks nothing like the one many training programs were originally built for.

Self-tapes.
Digital branding.
Virtual callbacks.
Professional communication.
Career strategy.

That’s today’s reality.

So hearing Dr. Nina LeNoir say that ACTING: Make It Your Business was the “clear winner” and “essential” among multiple business-of-acting books reviewed by her Chapman University seniors was deeply meaningful.

Because actors deserve practical preparation alongside artistic training.

That has always been the mission.

ActingMakeItYourBusiness.com

05/04/2026

Acting isn’t pretend. Acting is living a story with honesty.

Being the character.
Taking the journey.

Acting is living the adventure.

Acting: Make It Your Business

May the fourth be with you.

04/30/2026

What would you have done? Said?

​I found Arthur Laurents’ wallet at the St. James Theatre.

What happened next backstage involves Tyne Daly, Jule Styne, and choices that continue to influence my present day to day reality.

​"Dinner With Stephen Sondheim" is Part 1 of "Finding Arthur Laurents". A series about a twisting theatrical journey, the business of acting, the gut instinct we ignore, a love and betrayal, and the kind generosity of a legend.

Tell me, what would you have said and done. I really want to know.

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