Colton Ruscheinsky
Acting
Biography
Colton Ruscheinsky began acting at his local community college at the age of eighteen. In 2012 he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre. His first professional show in Portland was “Cherry Orchard” at Artists Repertory Theatre. In 2014 he was brought on to Third Rail’s first mentorship program. Two years later he was cast in Green Room a feature film about punk rock and evil Neo-Nazi. Colton also played Hector in Portland Actors Ensemble’s production of Troilus and Cressida in 2017 and continues to pursue his professional acting career in Portland.
Known For
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Portlandia
A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing an act of violence at a skinhead bar.
Green Room
A mysterious woman on the run, and the resourceful fixer assigned to bring her in. Their two unique stories inextricably link, as the stakes of the pursuit rise to apocalyptic proportions.
New Life
The show follows the lives of a small community access TV station staff through both their battles with a contentious minority who oppose some of the programming, and their own interpersonal drama.
Breaking the Box
Shortly after learning of her unwanted pregnancy, young Latina woman DEVIN wakes up imprisoned in an underground adoption clinic. Set in the all-too-possible future, NEW BEGINNINGS examines the implications of anti-choice agendas used to manipulate women at their most vulnerable.