Louis LaRusso II, a multifaceted individual with a passion for the performing arts, was born and raised in the charming city of Hoboken, New Jersey. His journey towards becoming a playwright and director began with a solid educational foundation at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Throughout his illustrious career, Louis has had the privilege of working on numerous projects, including the Tony Award-nominated production of Lamppost Reunion. His other notable credits include Wheelbarrow Closers, Marlon Brando Sat Right Here, Knockout starring the talented Danny Aiello, Sea Mother's Son, The Black Marble Shoe Shine Stand featuring Michael Pare, and the 1999 production of December, which boasted an impressive cast including Danny Aiello, Frank Bongiorno, Danny Mastrogiorgio.
Moreover, Louis's most recent endeavor, Hobo Christmas, premiered in 2001 and is set in a 1935 Hobo camp along the train tracks in Hoboken, New Jersey. This poignant production stars the talented Frank Bongiorno and brings to life the captivating story of a bygone era.
