About This Episode: This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Will Parry, actor, singer, and content creator based in Toronto. Known for his work as a musical theatre performer and social media consultant for artists and theatre companies, Will shares insights into how creatives can better express their authentic selves online while building stronger connections with audiences.
This episode explores:
- Balancing social media and theatre careers
- Authenticity and “brand voice” for artists and theatre companies
- Finding confidence in sharing your work online
- Discovering puppetry through The Wizard of Oz and beyond
- The art of cabaret and creating personal connection on stage
- Writing for young audiences and exploring digital culture through theatre
- and more!
Guest: 🎭 Will Parry
Will Parry (they/he) is an Actor-Singer-Content Creator based in Toronto. Recent theatre credits include Hare in Hare & Tortoise (Carousel Players), Milky White/Steward/etc. in Into the Woods (Koerner Hall), Seán/Donald The Leprechaun in The Wild Rovers (Smile Theatre), Toto in Wizard of Oz: The Panto (Drayton Entertainment), Magician/Demonstrator in Illusionarium (Starvox Entertainment), and Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (SLC Stage). They have also created and performed in cabarets with Theatre Gargantua, Icarus Theatre, and a self-produced virtual cabaret during isolation, Here I Am: A Cabaret. He is a graduate of the St. Lawrence College Music Theatre Performance Program. In addition to being a performer, Will is a Social Media Content Creator. As a creator, Will has collaborated with brands including Fabricland, White Claw, and Freshii with management clients including CBC Kids’ Ukulele U, Koerner Hall, Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, CGDC, and more!
Connect with Will: 🌐 Website: www.will-parry.com 📸 Instagram: @willxparry 🎵 TikTok: @willxparry
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