Russ Seaton has spent much of his time since graduating from IWU in the performing arts.  He was Director of Performing Arts at La Pine High School, La Pine, Oregon for 14 years.  After retiring in 2003 he has continued to substitute teach.  Summers find Russ running The Hook Fly Shop in Sunriver, Oregon.  He also enjoys directing the High Desert Mountaineers, a Barbershop Chorus, and sings baritone with The Central Oregon Mastersingers.    He frequently sings The Star Spangled Banner and O, Canada at many sporting events in the Northwest.  In addition Russ continues to perform on stage just completing a run as “Pseudolus” in Cascade Theatrical Company’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Russ also performed as “Judge Turpin” in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street June, 2014.  He looks forward to being the Vocal Music Coach for Redmond High School’s upcoming bilingual production of Aladdin.

Russ resides in Bend, Oregon and is the father of three children.

The photo includes shots from Russ’ roles in Cactus Flower, The Fantastics, Moon Over Buffalo, Oliver, and The Fox on the Fairway.