THE TEAM
Danielle Russell
Founder
Danielle Russell is a SAG-AFTRA performer based in the Tri-state area. She is passionate about building an inclusive and creative environment that supports the theatre community. Danielle created The Virtual Performers knowing that there was a need for innovation within the theatre community during these unprecedented times. Danielle hopes The Virtual Performers can provide opportunities for those continuing to grow their craft!
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Jillian Russell
Production Manager
Jillian Russell is a director, actor, writer, and stage manager based in the Tri-state area. Aside from theatre, she is passionate about helping those within her community! Jillian is beyond excited to be the Production Manager and help bring The Virtual Performers vision to life!
Emily Stein
Assistant
Emily Stein is from Old Bridge, New Jersey! She has been doing theatre since she was 7 years old and has been loving it ever since. Some of her favorite roles she has plays include: Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Annie in Annie, and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She hopes to pursue a career in theatre. She hopes to continue to share her love of theatre with others. Emily is so excited and proud to be working with The Virtual Performers and to keep theatre alive during these unprecedented times!
Macy Swanton
Assistant
Macy Swanton is a New York area based actress who has performed in Legally Blonde Jr as Elle Woods, Beauty and the Beast as Belle, and the pilot production of 13 Jr as Kendra. Macy started voice lessons when she was eight years old and has loved singing ever since then. Some of her best memories are from theatre and she is so thankful to be working with The Virtual Performers!