A native of Southern Illinois & a graduate of the University of Evansville in Indiana, Erin received a degree in Theatre with Associated Studies in Music & Art. Erin spent over 2 years in Abingdon, Virginia in the resident acting company of the historic Barter Theatre. She has lived & worked in NYC & regional theatres throughout the US and is a member of Actor’s Equity.
THEATRICAL REVIEWS
ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - DMT Productions – Greenhouse Theatre
“Cookie” Claus (the Missus) is played beautifully by Erin Parker. She loves baking cookies for all, but doesn’t do any on Christmas because she knows all of the kids will have left a plate of them for her hubby. -aroundthetownchicago.com
“The Clauses, Santa (David Turrentine) and his wife Cookie (Erin Parker) are, as they ought to be, icons of goodwill and cheer.” -chicagoonstage.com
MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS - Nashville Children's Theatre
"Erin Parker...shines as Mrs. Popper, offering just the right blend of tenderness and practicality." -Amy Stumpfl, The Tennessean
DOYLE AND DEBBIE - Milwaukee Rep (nominated for Best Actress in a Musical – Broadway World Milwaukee)
“…a spot-on performance by Erin Parker” -Anne Siegel, TotalTheatre.com
“Shaetzke and Clementz combined to let these wonderful performers…do what they do best: sing songs that go straight to the heart. …Parker's red locks flow over her shoulders while a Daisy Mae neckline attracts attention. She perfectly pairs her rich vocals with Accardo's masculine aplomb...” -Peggy Sue Dunigan, broadwayworld.com
“…Parker’s gorgeous singing voice, coupled with [Accardo’s] solid gold-plated country melodies, evoke the real thang, er, thing.” -Harry Cherkinian, expressmilwaukee.com
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Studio Tenn Theatre Company
“In a clever switch-up, Erin Parker handles two roles filled by men in the original: Mr. Potter's rent collector and the uptight bank examiner who wants to "spend Christmas in Elmira." Parker's ever the pro with both these roles, and also in her turn as the nagging Mrs. Hatch.” -Martin Brady, Nashville Scene
OTHELLO - Nashville Shakespeare Festival
“...Erin Parker is outstanding as the more worldly Emilia. Her final moments on stage are breathtaking.” -Amy Stumpfl, The Tennessean
SEVEN WAYS TO SUNDAY - The Theater Bug
“Erin Parker is superb as Sunday's devoted mother, displaying a commitment both to her role and to her craft in the process.” -Jeffrey Ellis, Broadwayworld.com
THAT OTHER WOMAN’S CHILD - New York Musical Theatre Festival
“Erin Parker delivers this tune with the high lonesome ache one associates with bluegrass.” -Michael Glitz, Huffington Post