Todd Parrott
Assistant Professor in Acting

Jeffrey Todd Parrott is a professional actor and has been a part of over 50 productions at theaters all over the country including Asolo Repertory Theatre, Theatre Raleigh, Peninsula Players, Saint Michael's Playhouse, and more. He can also be seen in tv and film, including a recurring role on the NBC hit television drama Chicago Med. He earned his BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University, and his MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. He then furthered his research of acting techniques, practicing First Folio Technique at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, studying improvisation under the granddaughter of Viola Spolin, Aretha Sills, and learning from one of the last living proteges of Sanford Meisner, Larry Silverberg. He has also worked with and studied from world renowned leaders in the industry, including Craig Carnelia, Susan Egan, and Broadway directors Dexter Bullard and Frank Galati. He has served as the College Rep Chair for Virginia Thespians, and is a proud member of MTEA, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA.

His research interests are:
Applied Improvisation
Historical Progression of Acting Techniques
Exploring Musical Theatre as Heightened Verse